Andy & Carla

Hi

Still reeling from the shock of my aunt refusing to sponsor us! But at least am able to look at other options...

Can anyone tell me if the RSMS visas give PR?

I know that it says the visa would be cancelled if the employee doesn't do 2 years. Would that be the case if the employee became pregnant?

Really appreciate any help on this. I don't know if others are the same, but I'm having a hard time not letting this fill my every waking (and sometimes sleeping) hour!

Thanks, Carla x

Wendy

Hi

Yes the RSMS is permanent. I have no idea what implications pregnacy would have on it though.

George Lombard

Hi Carla,

Pregnancy during your RSMS period would possibly be a complex issue - the major question might be what sort of maternity leave entitlements you had under your contract of employment - however DIMA would most likely be reluctant to cancel if you went back to your employer after the maternity. I'd suggest you address this when and if you find an RSMS sponsor, not worth researching for a hypothetical situation.

Cheers,

George Lombard

www.austimmigration.com.au

JAJ

The RSMS rules are that you make a "genuine effort" to complete 2 years with your employer. I couldn't see maternity leave being an issue provided it was not excessive and you returned to your employer afterwards (or if the employer made you redundant)

It's also worth noting that the Australia born child of an RSMS visa holder would be an Australian citizen automatically, DIMA would normally be more reluctant to cancel parent's visa if an Australian child would be affected.