Laine Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Hi all, new to the forum, just wanted to say hello Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza18 Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Hi and hello to How far are you on with the visa process Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Hello....Welcome to PP. Tell us a bit more about yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlaunay Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Hi, Welcome to PP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laine Posted January 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Wow hi all! I didn't expect such a quick response...a bit about myself, married x2 kids. Kids are 22 and 15 and we have PR visa's already granted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Wow hi all! I didn't expect such a quick response...a bit about myself, married x2 kids. Kids are 22 and 15 and we have PR visa's already granted. Wow...so you've already got your visa. When are you heading to Perth or are you there already? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Wow...so you've already got your visa. When are you heading to Perth or are you there already? Quick reply as I have my notifications switched on on my iPhone and I'm at home packing up the house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laine Posted January 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Hi Lou8670, we have a 5 year PR visa granted so need to move soon. We have validated the visa, so hope to move real soon now, possibly September to Perth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laine Posted January 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 So you are moving now? OMG best of luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Hi Lou8670, we have a 5 year PR visa granted so need to move soon. We have validated the visa, so hope to move real soon now, possibly September to Perth. How long have got to make the move? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laine Posted January 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 That's the question...I was under the impression we had to move by April, but after contacting agency in Perth, I am unsure so re-emailed to clarify. I have been told that once we move, we need to then re-apply for another PR visa before it expires to enable us to travel in/out of Ozz. In effect we must live in Ozz for 2 years under this visa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Laine...what are the dates on your visa? On a PR visa you usually have 1 year from Pcc or medical (whichever is earlier) to enter Australia (but this can be a short holiday) and 5 years to make the move. Once your visa has expired, providing you're in Australia when it expires, you need a resident return visa to leave and come back, even for a short holiday outside Oz; unless you already have your citizenship. Lou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laine Posted January 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 (edited) Cheers Lou, Thanks for your advise. This was our perception but told something different by the agency we used. Awaiting their reply:confused: Good luck with your move!!! Edited January 28, 2014 by Laine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Hello laine. Good luck with the move. We are planning to move in October, also on PR. We had the same question in our minds about what happens when visa expires, so would be interesting to know what your agency say. My understanding was what Lou8670 has said. How's the move prep going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunflower Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Hi everyone, I thought PR was valid permanently. I didnt know it had a expiry time. If we keep living in Australia, do we have to apply for a pr again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laine Posted January 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Hi Jai, apparently when the visa expires you only have to re-apply for the PR if you wish to travel in/out of Oz other than that no problem...just apply for Citizenship. The company we used in Oz told us we need to live in Oz 2 out of the 5 years the PR is valid for, now I hear this is not the case...we can move out anytime during those 5 years. I need to ensure this is correct or we may not move in time. As far as the move prep, errr slow to be honest as I want to know everything is ok. I have the dog booked in this week to get his passport and jabs ready but I hear Perth quarantine has closed so looks like he will have a long journey poor lad (he's my fur kid!). Where are you moving to, any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laine Posted January 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Hi Sunflower, I'm certainly no expert but did find out today that you only re-new if wishing to travel out of Oz before you have Citizenship and new passport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunflower Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Hi Laine, I read in DIBP website that for the citizenship you must be living there for the last 1 year when you apply. Other than that there was nothing regarding the first 4 years. But this was some time ago. Anyway, I'm not worried about the citizenship thing right now. Just wondering about our pr. I asked this to our agent said, she said we must live in WA for 2 years and then we can relocate if we want to. I'll ask her again to clarify if we need to renew our pr later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkiwd Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 I think the way it works is your visa is valid for 5 years(you have to validate within one year), after this time if you want to leave to go on holiday etc you have to apply for a return resident visa so you will be able to re-enter the country. To qualify for the RR visa you have to have been living in Australia for two years. The other option is to apply for citizenship after living in Oz for 4 years and then you dont need the RR visa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkiwd Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 If you are on the 190 pr visa then you should stay in the sponsoring state for two years before moving to another state but the other rules about return resident visas etc still apply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunflower Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Thanks Nikki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laine Posted January 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Hi all, Heard back this morning, our 5 year visa expires 2016...this was the reply, so Nikki is right: you have to apply for Resident Return Subclass 155 / 157 See link: http://www.immi.gov.au/Visas/Pages/155-157.aspx You will only need to apply for permanent residency all over again if you are outside Australia, cannot relocate to Australia before April 2016 and cannot meet the requirements for the Resident Return Subclass 155 / 157. In essence, we can go anytime during this 5 year period (which sure helps us) this means our oldest can finish university, we can sell our house and wont leave work in chaos. I can now breath, talk about stressing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Hello laine not exactly sure where we are moving to yet, still researching, but likely to be northern suburbs. Maybe joondalup. What about you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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