Nick.d

I had my TRA accepted in feb 2005, but due to tragic circumstances, my wife fell seriously ill and died in June of that year, obviously I could not continue with my visa application at that time.

After a very traumatic year for myself and my daughters, I am considering the move to Australia again and I was wondering if anyone could tell me whether my TRA acceptance is still valid, or do I have to apply again.

Thanks in advance.

Nick.d

Tiggs+Graz

have you tried posting this in the immigration forum? you will probably get more replies.

i think (but please check and don't take my word for it) that your TRA is valid more or less indefinitely - however you would need to currently meet the numbers of hours per week and number of years worked in profession for your actual visa application.

hope this helps
Tiggs

Nick.d

Thanks for your reply, I will try the immigration forum

Nick.d

marvinc

Hi Nick, I "think" it only lasts a year but least you have it all in place and it may just need freshening up with dates and re-submitting. If you took copies to put in with your visa application then these would def need to be updated with current date/certified etc again

Wendy

Sorry to hear about your wife, it must have been a really hard time for you and your kids.

The TRA does NOT expire, so you can use it for your visa application providing you meet the current criteria ie: work experince, points etc etc.

Good luck

scottyboy

I asked a similar question about TRA expiring and got the answer that it doesn't expire.
I wish you and your daughters all the best.

Scotty.

Clippy

Hi Nick, WendyC is usually correct on these things so I'd go with her answer but if you wanted to make doubly sure you could always email the TRA they're usually pretty quick to respond.

Sorry to hear of the sad loss of your wife.

Good luck to you and your daughters in your new life in Australia

TeresaG

I don't think the TRA expires but you do need to meet current criteria like work experience and points etc.

So sorry to hear about your wife. Good luck to you and your daughters. I wish you all the best.

Wendy

I double checked before I posted, so it's definately right

Clippy

Lol, well there ya go then

See I said you were usually right