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Requirements before Australian Citizenship Application

IslanderndCityIslanderndCity AdelaidePosts: 2,274Member, Moderator
edited January 2015 in General
topic #1: Residence Requirements

Au Citizenship Act 2007 Residence Requirements

To satisfy the residence requirements, you must have:
* 4 years lawful residence in Australia. This period must include 12 months as a PR immediately before making an application for Au citizenship

AND

* absences from Au of no more than 12 months in total in the 4 years prior to application, including not more than 90 days in the 12 months immediately prior to application

SOURCE: https://www.ecom.immi.gov.au/citz/startIntervalCalc.do

My own example:

Permanent Residence Date starts May 3, 2015 based on Initial Entry date
Intended Lodgement Date is May 3, 2019 which is 4 years after IED

Periods outside of Au:
May 25, 2015 to January 25, 2016 = 8 months; kayod muna sa SG, dagdag pera, hehehe
May 25, 2017 to June 25, 2017 = 1 month; Pinas vacation
May 25, 2018 to June 25, 2018 = 1 month; Pinas vacation

so kahit 3 years ka lang pala 'physically' nasa Au, pwede ka na magiging Au citizen (if my understanding is correct)???

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  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
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    Yes i agree with the statement

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  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
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    @JCsantos wow! bilis lang pala. awesome :)

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  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
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    edited January 2015
    @vhoythoy your Permanent Residence Date and your Lawful Residence Date is yung IED mo, hindi yung date ng big move mo.

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  • PogingNoypiPogingNoypi Melbourne
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    Hello everyone. Ito naman yung sa akin:

    (Visa Granted) September 7 to December 8 (United States)
    December 8 - December 14, 2012 (Philippines) (7 days)
    December 14 - December 17 (Australia) - IED
    December 18 - December 29, 2012 (Philippines) (12 days)
    December 30, 2012 - May 30, 2014 (United States) (17 months)


    Parang nalilito po yata ako kasi ayon dito -

    Australian Citizenship Act 2007 Residence Requirements

    To satisfy the residence requirements you must have:

    4 years lawful residence in Australia. This period must include 12 months as a permanent resident immediately before making an application for Australian citizenship
    and
    absences from Australia of no more than 12 months in total in the 4 years prior to application, including not more than 90 days in the 12 months immediately prior to application.
    Lawful residence means residence in Australia on a temporary or permanent visa.


    Ang sabi ay June 2017 ay pwede na ako mag-apply ng citizenship. Pero wala naman ako sa Australia ng more than 12 months kasi ay nasa States ako. Tama ba ako sa pagkakaintindi ko?


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    March 5 - ACS submitted......
    March 20 - ACS result.. Suitable (Analyst Programmer)
    March 10 - IELTS Passed!
    June 23 2012 - Sent my paper based application to Adelaide.
    June 26, 2012 - DIAC received and sent a receipt.
    August 9, 2012 - Received Medical and NBI Clearance Request.
    August 10, 2012 - Had a Medical Exam on a Panel Doctor
    August 13, 2012 - NBI Clearance application.
    August 23, 2012 - Medical Results was submitted by the Panel Doctor.
    September 2, 2012 - NBI clearance received by DIAC.
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  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
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    Hello everyone. Ito naman yung sa akin:

    (Visa Granted) September 7 to December 8 (United States)
    December 8 - December 14, 2012 (Philippines) (7 days)
    December 14 - December 17 (Australia) - IED
    December 18 - December 29, 2012 (Philippines) (12 days)
    December 30, 2012 - May 30, 2014 (United States) (17 months)


    Parang nalilito po yata ako kasi ayon dito -

    Australian Citizenship Act 2007 Residence Requirements

    To satisfy the residence requirements you must have:

    4 years lawful residence in Australia. This period must include 12 months as a permanent resident immediately before making an application for Australian citizenship
    and
    absences from Australia of no more than 12 months in total in the 4 years prior to application, including not more than 90 days in the 12 months immediately prior to application.
    Lawful residence means residence in Australia on a temporary or permanent visa.


    Ang sabi ay June 2017 ay pwede na ako mag-apply ng citizenship. Pero wala naman ako sa Australia ng more than 12 months kasi ay nasa States ako. Tama ba ako sa pagkakaintindi ko?


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    the way I interpret your case ay kaya sa June 2017 ka pa pwede mag-apply dahil from June 2013 to June 2017 (total of 4 years), your absence from Australia is NOT more than 12 months in total in the 4 years prior to your June 2017 application.

    if only you stayed less than 12 months in the US, I believe pwede ka na sanang mag-apply as early as sa 4th year mo after your Australia IED which is December 2016.

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  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
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    @PogingNoypi you may try to simulate using the calculator again, but this time, using the case I've mentioned above po...

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  • brixx89brixx89 Sydney
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    ung permanent residency date po ba ay date na na grant yung PR visa mo? so sa mga regional skilled visa which can only apply for PR after 2 yrs stay sa respective state another 4yrs waiting pa bago makapag apply ng citizen?
  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
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    @brixx89 If u were granted a PR visa onshore, your PR date is the date that visa was issued.
    If u were granted a migrant visa OFFshore, your PR date is your date of first arrival in Au on this visa.

    source: https://www.ecom.immi.gov.au/citz

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  • brixx89brixx89 Sydney
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  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
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    @brixx89 no prob. there's a calculator also for simulation purposes

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  • brixx89brixx89 Sydney
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    @IslanderndCity, nalito lang po ako kasi sabi permanent residence date (as PR visa ?? ) kasi pano ung mga visa 489 na after 2 yrs pa makapag apply ng residency ung bilang ba start ng after maapprove ung residency or ung date na pag move in kasi 489 palang visa nila ;)
  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
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    Yung bilang ng stay mo sa AU

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  • mang0fl0atmang0fl0at Sydney
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    so ibigsabhin po ba di na kelangan ng panel clearance certificate kung 6 months lang nagbakasyon sa pinas?
  • wizardofOzwizardofOz Brisbane
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    @mang0fl0at

    http://www.citizenship.gov.au/applying/files/character/

    Requirements for applications for Australian citizenship

    The following requirements apply to the period of time you have held a permanent Australian visa.

    You need penal clearance certificates from overseas countries if:

    you lived or travelled overseas since the age of 18 years or over, and
    the total time spent overseas added up to 12 months or more, and
    the time spent in any one country was more than 90 days, or
    you are requested to do so by the department.

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  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
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    @IslanderndCity, nalito lang po ako kasi sabi permanent residence date (as PR visa ?? ) kasi pano ung mga visa 489 na after 2 yrs pa makapag apply ng residency ung bilang ba start ng after maapprove ung residency or ung date na pag move in kasi 489 palang visa nila ;)
    @brixx89 I guess @JCsantos is correct based from the statement below:
    If u were granted a PR visa onshore, your PR date is the date that visa was issued.
    If u were granted a migrant visa OFFshore, your PR date is your date of first arrival in Au on this visa.

    source: https://www.ecom.immi.gov.au/citz

    Assessed Occupation: Industrial Engineer (IE 233511)
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  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
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    Here's the new residence calculator link
    http://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Ente/Retu/residence-calculator

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    ...sharpening my core gifts now...
    ...working on new, better goals...

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  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
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    questions:

    1. after sa PR 5-year expiry, tama ba na PR ka pa din pero hindi ka nga lang lumabas ng Au?
    2. if answer to #1 is Yes, bababa ba ang chance na maapprove as citizens pag-nag-apply after na sa PR 5-year expiry?

    Assessed Occupation: Industrial Engineer (IE 233511)
    Achieved Goal: Australia PR (Permanent Resident). Thanks God!

    ...sharpening my core gifts now...
    ...working on new, better goals...

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  • wizardofOzwizardofOz Brisbane
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    questions:

    1. after sa PR 5-year expiry, tama ba na PR ka pa din pero hindi ka nga lang lumabas ng Au?
    2. if answer to #1 is Yes, bababa ba ang chance na maapprove as citizens pag-nag-apply after na sa PR 5-year expiry?
    1. after sa PR 5-year expiry, tama ba na PR ka pa din pero hindi ka nga lang lumabas ng Au?
    - Yes

    2. if answer to #1 is Yes, bababa ba ang chance na maapprove as citizens pag-nag-apply after na sa PR 5-year expiry?

    - Based from what I've read...walang ganung rule. As long as you meet the criteria and the requirements to apply for citizenship.. maa-approve ka

    Nominated Occupation: Plant or Production Engineer (ANZSCO 233513)

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    08/08/14: EA Assessment Positive Results (Thank you LORD!!!)
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    09/21/14: Duplicate Assessment Letter received (Finally!!)
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    09/22/14: Invited to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189) visa
    09/23/14: Obtained Overseas PCC
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    10/12/14: Uploaded docs
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  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
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    questions:

    1. after sa PR 5-year expiry, tama ba na PR ka pa din pero hindi ka nga lang lumabas ng Au?
    2. if answer to #1 is Yes, bababa ba ang chance na maapprove as citizens pag-nag-apply after na sa PR 5-year expiry?
    1. after sa PR 5-year expiry, tama ba na PR ka pa din pero hindi ka nga lang lumabas ng Au?
    - Yes

    2. if answer to #1 is Yes, bababa ba ang chance na maapprove as citizens pag-nag-apply after na sa PR 5-year expiry?

    - Based from what I've read...walang ganung rule. As long as you meet the criteria and the requirements to apply for citizenship.. maa-approve ka
    Nice although other consequence I see pertaining to #1 is hindi ka nga lalabas sa Au until ma-citizen ka which is so depressing naman halimbawa may family emergency sa Pinas after your 5th year as PR. Kaya I think mas practical pa din to become Au citizen before the 5-year PR expiry. Are we in the same boat boss @wizardofOz?

    Assessed Occupation: Industrial Engineer (IE 233511)
    Achieved Goal: Australia PR (Permanent Resident). Thanks God!

    ...sharpening my core gifts now...
    ...working on new, better goals...

    Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. ~Luke 6:28~

  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
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    questions:

    1. after sa PR 5-year expiry, tama ba na PR ka pa din pero hindi ka nga lang lumabas ng Au?
    2. if answer to #1 is Yes, bababa ba ang chance na maapprove as citizens pag-nag-apply after na sa PR 5-year expiry?
    1. after sa PR 5-year expiry, tama ba na PR ka pa din pero hindi ka nga lang lumabas ng Au?
    - Yes

    2. if answer to #1 is Yes, bababa ba ang chance na maapprove as citizens pag-nag-apply after na sa PR 5-year expiry?

    - Based from what I've read...walang ganung rule. As long as you meet the criteria and the requirements to apply for citizenship.. maa-approve ka
    Nice although other consequence I see pertaining to #1 is hindi ka nga lalabas sa Au until ma-citizen ka which is so depressing naman halimbawa may family emergency sa Pinas after your 5th year as PR. Kaya I think mas practical pa din to become Au citizen before the 5-year PR expiry. Are we in the same boat boss @wizardofOz?
    Any insight po?

    Assessed Occupation: Industrial Engineer (IE 233511)
    Achieved Goal: Australia PR (Permanent Resident). Thanks God!

    ...sharpening my core gifts now...
    ...working on new, better goals...

    Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. ~Luke 6:28~

  • fgsfgs Cooper Basin
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    @IslanderndCity after 5 year PR visa expiry, you can stil travel in and out of Australia provided you apply for Resident Return Visa
  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
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    edited October 2015


    Nice although other consequence I see pertaining to #1 is hindi ka nga lalabas sa Au until ma-citizen ka which is so depressing naman halimbawa may family emergency sa Pinas after your 5th year as PR. Kaya I think mas practical pa din to become Au citizen before the 5-year PR expiry. Are we in the same boat boss @wizardofOz?
    5 year ang PR visa mo 4 year ang residency requirement for a citizenship . ... a month or two before your 4 year anniversary as a resident you can already apply for a citizenship i dont see any problem here

    we did this but it was a 2 year residency that time

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  • wizardofOzwizardofOz Brisbane
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    questions:

    1. after sa PR 5-year expiry, tama ba na PR ka pa din pero hindi ka nga lang lumabas ng Au?
    2. if answer to #1 is Yes, bababa ba ang chance na maapprove as citizens pag-nag-apply after na sa PR 5-year expiry?
    1. after sa PR 5-year expiry, tama ba na PR ka pa din pero hindi ka nga lang lumabas ng Au?
    - Yes

    2. if answer to #1 is Yes, bababa ba ang chance na maapprove as citizens pag-nag-apply after na sa PR 5-year expiry?

    - Based from what I've read...walang ganung rule. As long as you meet the criteria and the requirements to apply for citizenship.. maa-approve ka
    Nice although other consequence I see pertaining to #1 is hindi ka nga lalabas sa Au until ma-citizen ka which is so depressing naman halimbawa may family emergency sa Pinas after your 5th year as PR. Kaya I think mas practical pa din to become Au citizen before the 5-year PR expiry. Are we in the same boat boss @wizardofOz?
    Any insight po?
    @IslanderndCity yes we are on the page.. I believe kaya ginawang 5 years yung validity ng PR visa is to tailor-fit na ideally you will immediately enter Oz and satisfy your 4-year pre-citizenship residency requirements, then may 1 year buffer lang for short vacations offshore and for the processing of your citizenship application..

    Yung RRV lang ang option natin just in case we would like to exit and return to Oz beyond the 5-year validity of our PR visa.

    In my case, I've already used up almost 1 year outside Oz so it means by the time I satisfy my 4 years residency sa Oz expired na yung visa ko.. but I still need to go out of Oz to get PCC clearances (citizenship requirement), which means I need an RRV para makabalik sa Oz...

    Nominated Occupation: Plant or Production Engineer (ANZSCO 233513)

    03/23/13: IELTS GT Exam (British Council)
    04/05/13: IELTS Results L:7.0/R:7.5/W:7.5/S:8.5 OBS: 7.5
    makalipas ang isang taon....
    04/20/14: CDR Application sent to EA
    07/09/14: EA started reviewing my CDR
    08/08/14: EA Assessment Positive Results (Thank you LORD!!!)
    09/16/14: Requested EA for a Duplicate Letter (Original Outcome Letter lost during mail delivery to PH)
    09/21/14: Duplicate Assessment Letter received (Finally!!)
    09/21/14: EOI Lodged (70 pts)
    09/22/14: Invited to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189) visa
    09/23/14: Obtained Overseas PCC
    09/29/14: Obtained NBI Clearance
    10/12/14: Lodged application - Visa Subclass 189
    10/12/14: Uploaded docs
    10/20/14: Medicals Done
    12/06/14: Direct Grant! To GOD Be the Glory!
    12/13/14: Completed Initial Entry - Sydney

  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
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    Nice although other consequence I see pertaining to #1 is hindi ka nga lalabas sa Au until ma-citizen ka which is so depressing naman halimbawa may family emergency sa Pinas after your 5th year as PR. Kaya I think mas practical pa din to become Au citizen before the 5-year PR expiry. Are we in the same boat boss @wizardofOz?
    5 year ang PR visa mo 4 year ang residency requirement for a citizenship . ... a month or two before your 4 year anniversary as a resident you can already apply for a citizenship i dont see any problem here

    we did this but it was a 2 year residency that time
    The 'perceived' problem here is the 14 months absence in Au prior the "big move". It means the 5 years will be completed before qualifying for citizenship.

    Assessed Occupation: Industrial Engineer (IE 233511)
    Achieved Goal: Australia PR (Permanent Resident). Thanks God!

    ...sharpening my core gifts now...
    ...working on new, better goals...

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  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
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    The 'perceived' problem here is the 14 months absence in Au prior the "big move". It means the 5 years will be completed before qualifying for citizenship.
    Well its just a matter of good planning ... either you take the risk of waiting for 4 years to get a citizenship and a AU passport and hope you dont need to go back to PH for emergency reason or start reading how to extend your visa

    Google for Everything !!!

  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
    Posts: 2,274Member, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 30, 2013
    questions:

    1. after sa PR 5-year expiry, tama ba na PR ka pa din pero hindi ka nga lang lumabas ng Au?
    2. if answer to #1 is Yes, bababa ba ang chance na maapprove as citizens pag-nag-apply after na sa PR 5-year expiry?
    1. after sa PR 5-year expiry, tama ba na PR ka pa din pero hindi ka nga lang lumabas ng Au?
    - Yes

    2. if answer to #1 is Yes, bababa ba ang chance na maapprove as citizens pag-nag-apply after na sa PR 5-year expiry?

    - Based from what I've read...walang ganung rule. As long as you meet the criteria and the requirements to apply for citizenship.. maa-approve ka
    Nice although other consequence I see pertaining to #1 is hindi ka nga lalabas sa Au until ma-citizen ka which is so depressing naman halimbawa may family emergency sa Pinas after your 5th year as PR. Kaya I think mas practical pa din to become Au citizen before the 5-year PR expiry. Are we in the same boat boss @wizardofOz?
    Any insight po?
    @IslanderndCity yes we are on the page.. I believe kaya ginawang 5 years yung validity ng PR visa is to tailor-fit na ideally you will immediately enter Oz and satisfy your 4-year pre-citizenship residency requirements, then may 1 year buffer lang for short vacations offshore and for the processing of your citizenship application..

    Yung RRV lang ang option natin just in case we would like to exit and return to Oz beyond the 5-year validity of our PR visa.

    In my case, I've already used up almost 1 year outside Oz so it means by the time I satisfy my 4 years residency sa Oz expired na yung visa ko.. but I still need to go out of Oz to get PCC clearances (citizenship requirement), which means I need an RRV para makabalik sa Oz...
    your IED was last Dec 2014 so mag 1 year in Dec 2015 yet. so you still have barely 2 months right? then your 5-year visa will expire Aug 2019 yet. so you may become Au citizen prior Aug 2019

    Assessed Occupation: Industrial Engineer (IE 233511)
    Achieved Goal: Australia PR (Permanent Resident). Thanks God!

    ...sharpening my core gifts now...
    ...working on new, better goals...

    Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. ~Luke 6:28~

  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
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    Joined: Mar 30, 2013
    questions:

    1. after sa PR 5-year expiry, tama ba na PR ka pa din pero hindi ka nga lang lumabas ng Au?
    2. if answer to #1 is Yes, bababa ba ang chance na maapprove as citizens pag-nag-apply after na sa PR 5-year expiry?
    1. after sa PR 5-year expiry, tama ba na PR ka pa din pero hindi ka nga lang lumabas ng Au?
    - Yes

    2. if answer to #1 is Yes, bababa ba ang chance na maapprove as citizens pag-nag-apply after na sa PR 5-year expiry?

    - Based from what I've read...walang ganung rule. As long as you meet the criteria and the requirements to apply for citizenship.. maa-approve ka
    Nice although other consequence I see pertaining to #1 is hindi ka nga lalabas sa Au until ma-citizen ka which is so depressing naman halimbawa may family emergency sa Pinas after your 5th year as PR. Kaya I think mas practical pa din to become Au citizen before the 5-year PR expiry. Are we in the same boat boss @wizardofOz?
    Any insight po?
    @IslanderndCity yes we are on the page.. I believe kaya ginawang 5 years yung validity ng PR visa is to tailor-fit na ideally you will immediately enter Oz and satisfy your 4-year pre-citizenship residency requirements, then may 1 year buffer lang for short vacations offshore and for the processing of your citizenship application..

    Yung RRV lang ang option natin just in case we would like to exit and return to Oz beyond the 5-year validity of our PR visa.

    In my case, I've already used up almost 1 year outside Oz so it means by the time I satisfy my 4 years residency sa Oz expired na yung visa ko.. but I still need to go out of Oz to get PCC clearances (citizenship requirement), which means I need an RRV para makabalik sa Oz...
    @wizardofOz
    your 5-year visa will expire Aug 2019 yet? so it means even if you apply for citizenship Mar 2019 (after complying 4-year residency), you still have 5 months to go to Pinas for emergency or to SG to get your PCC prior Aug 2019.
    tama ba?

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  • KillerQTKillerQT Los Angeles
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    Joined: Feb 16, 2015
    Is there any other criteria na tinitignan ng Australia to get the citizenship other than residency requirement?

    Like income, contribution and etc.? or others that may influence the result like maybe violations. If there's any link please direct me. thank you in advance
  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
    Posts: 2,274Member, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 30, 2013
    @KillerQT related to your question is,

    mayroon ba dito sa PinoyAu who applied for citizenship but was rejected?

    Assessed Occupation: Industrial Engineer (IE 233511)
    Achieved Goal: Australia PR (Permanent Resident). Thanks God!

    ...sharpening my core gifts now...
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  • pangrom0529pangrom0529 North Ryde
    Posts: 109Member
    Joined: Aug 27, 2013
    @KillerQT, they would of course check if you have any police records - federal and state-wise.

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