How long till you can apply for PR???
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We had our business visa granted in April 2007 and I think that one of the changes in September was that you have to live in australia for 4 years before applying for PR. Is this right and does this apply to applications before September as well or is still 2 years.
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If you are the holder of one of the provisional business skills visas there were no changes on 01/09/2007 to the period of required residency in Australia before you can apply for a permanent business skills visa.
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