s3maxx Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Hello All, I moved from UK to Perth less than 2 years ago as a permanent resident ( I was sponsored by my employer). I am planning to go back to the UK. Would I loose my PR? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Have a look at the terms of your visa on your visa grant. Usually if it expires then you have to be in Australia on the expiry date otherwise you would need another visa to enter Australia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo80 Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 We've applied for state sponsored PR visa's and have to live and work in WA for 2 years otherwise it's void. If this is the case with your visa I would be tempted to complete the 2 years and have the option of returning in the future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatpack Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 We've applied for state sponsored PR visa's and have to live and work in WA for 2 years otherwise it's void. If this is the case with your visa I would be tempted to complete the 2 years and have the option of returning in the future Who's given you this info? AFAIK, state sponsorship does say you must live and work in the state that sponsors you but this is a MORAL obligation only. I had an agent telling me that line and when I queried it he back tracked like mad. There are loads of threads about it on here and poms in oz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo80 Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 This is definitely one of the terms clearly outlined on the following link which states 'if you are nominated you must commit to living and working in WA for 2 years upon arrival' - http://www.migration.wa.gov.au/skilledmigration/Pages/AboutStateSponsorship.aspx I've also read a story in which a couple had to return to the UK as they were unaware they had breached this term by buying and living in a property outside of WA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatpack Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 It's the VOID bit that I'm questioning! It's only a moral obligation AFAIK. I'm sure they will be someone along who knows for definite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 It's the VOID bit that I'm questioning! It's only a moral obligation AFAIK. I'm sure they will be someone along who knows for definite. It depends on the visa. A 190 only has a moral obligation. A 489 has a legal obligation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Hello All, I moved from UK to Perth less than 2 years ago as a permanent resident ( I was sponsored by my employer). I am planning to go back to the UK. Would I loose my PR? Thanks. What visa do you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfie Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 returning resident visa info anyone - would this apply? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorje Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Hi everyone, I am far away to be a specialist in this case, but it is clearly mentioned in the signed document that: " You agree to remain living and working in WA for your first two years in Australia on your nominated visa". In my case this is 190. I do not believe that this is only a moral obligation due to the fact that there are some stories for people who left earlier ( before the 2 years) and after that were not approved for citizenship. My advice - just be careful with this and ask DIAC. I can not remember where I have read that it is possible to give you permission to change the state but only in very specific cases. And of course you should prove that your case is like this. Hope this help. Regards, Jorje Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 returning resident visa info anyone - would this apply? It would certainly come into play at some point I thing Elfie, I think they're harder to get the longer you are away unless you can prove remaining ties to Aus or that e.g. caring for a relative has meant your prolonged absence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DyLeB Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 This is definitely one of the terms clearly outlined on the following link which states 'if you are nominated you must commit to living and working in WA for 2 years upon arrival' - http://www.migration.wa.gov.au/skilledmigration/Pages/AboutStateSponsorship.aspx I've also read a story in which a couple had to return to the UK as they were unaware they had breached this term by buying and living in a property outside of WA. Unlikely- do you have link to this story. Of its the one I'm thinking of they were on a provisional visa living in QLD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DyLeB Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Hi everyone, I am far away to be a specialist in this case, but it is clearly mentioned in the signed document that: " You agree to remain living and working in WA for your first two years in Australia on your nominated visa". In my case this is 190. I do not believe that this is only a moral obligation due to the fact that there are some stories for people who left earlier ( before the 2 years) and after that were not approved for citizenship. My advice - just be careful with this and ask DIAC. I can not remember where I have read that it is possible to give you permission to change the state but only in very specific cases. And of course you should prove that your case is like this. Hope this help. Regards, Jorje You are wrong - check your visa conditions. an as for citizenship there are specific set of RESIDENTIAL requirements. You need 4 years residency to be eligible for citizenship - time spent on tourist visas can be counted towards residency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philpom Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Hello All, I moved from UK to Perth less than 2 years ago as a permanent resident ( I was sponsored by my employer). I am planning to go back to the UK. Would I loose my PR? Thanks. Don't quote me on the exact title of this, but if you are a permanent resident who has not obtained Citizenship, then I believe if you wish to retain this and return to the UK, you need to apply for an 'indefinite leave to return' visa. I believe this visa has an expiry date but can be constantly renewed as long as you do it before the expiry. I have been looking into a little lately as we have been looking to head to the UK for work and she's the only one in our house without Citizenship Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Don't quote me on the exact title of this, but if you are a permanent resident who has not obtained Citizenship, then I believe if you wish to retain this and return to the UK, you need to apply for an 'indefinite leave to return' visa. I believe this visa has an expiry date but can be constantly renewed as long as you do it before the expiry. I have been looking into a little lately as we have been looking to head to the UK for work and she's the only one in our house without Citizenship No, that visa does not operate in Aus. It is a UK visa for people who are residents but not citizens who wish to leave the UK. In Oz, the only option is the RRV. The granting of which depends on how long a person has been in Oz and what on going ties they have in Oz and how long they have been away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philpom Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 No, that visa does not operate in Aus. It is a UK visa for people who are residents but not citizens who wish to leave the UK. In Oz, the only option is the RRV. The granting of which depends on how long a person has been in Oz and what on going ties they have in Oz and how long they have been away I did say don't quote me on the title of the visa. I only knew the purpose of the visa and not the full details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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