Jack.

Dear friends,

I intend to lodge my permanent residency application this month.

Am wondering if I do so, will I be able to go back to the UK to spend Xmas
with my family in December?

Please advise.

Thank you.


Jack.

ptlabs

Hi Jack

No one will be able to give you a decent answer unless you provide us with some basic details, for instance - what visa are you holding now and what permanent visa subclass did you apply for?

Peter

Jack.

Dear Peter,

In response to your query, I am currently on a temporary stay visa (as I
have been taken up for employment here for the university). Previously, i
had a student visa. Now, i intend to apply for a skilled migration visa.
After lodging the skilled migration visa for permanent residency, I hear
from some people i can leave the country but my visa processing will be
frozen till i return. some other people say I cannot leave at all.

so i thought you'd be able to clear the air for me. thank you peter.


Jack.

ptlabs

You should read the Skilled Migration Booklet to find out which visa subclass suits you best. If you are applying for an offshore skilled visa, there is no question of 'freezing' your application until you return.

Peter

JAJ

The possible permutations of trip timing, substatantive visa expiry, and the issue of a Bridging Visa B, are far too complex for an online forum to act as 'advisor'.

Ther risk of getting confused, being stuck outside Australia, and having an onshore PR visa application refused (on the basis that one's outside Australia) is too high.

Get professional advice.

Jeremy

Jack.

Thanks for your input, Jeremy and Peter.

Will seek professional advice.