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I forgive the myopic view of this person (and the other person who came before, and those who will come after) and I rise above those who use deprecating words. They are uncalled for, non-constructive, does not invite nor contribute to a meaningful discussion. Supposed the bill was founded on greater integration and contribution, 4 years on PR is harsh to those who were on temporary visa and has become PR for a year and qualified for citizenship. Their contribution will not compare to the contribution and degree of integration just because as much as there may be minute similarities, they are different. They do not compare does not mean the other has greater or lesser contribution or degree of integration. Although tax paid is quantifiable, it's hard to quantify integration. Hence the conundrum in some provisions of the bill. I concede that the post could have been clearer to include other aspects of contribution such as contribution to innovative research (for PhD students), community volunteer work, cultural exchange and a whole lot more. The point you raise is so true ian360 (The thing I don't understand is the argument I am seeing on here about who pays the most tax). Those advertising the obscene amount of tax money they pay to the government seem to want to justify that they are worthy of citizenship when what I was hoping was the discussion of the issues of A and B or those who have been on provisional visa before PR, or those who have been partners, or those who were in special circumstances. Fact check: students are only allowed to work 20 hours per week - depends if you're undergraduate or graduate student, could be full time hours on term breaks But then again, given the misgivings of my post, I think just because tax money is very quantifiable some people are fixated to zoom in on that.

If this bill is about greater integration and contribution to the society, the 4 year wait is harsh. Someone said there is no difference between people who came here on direct PR visa vs the temporary visa. But there is. 5 years on 457 and one year PR. This person has contributed taxes for 5 years and had spent his hard earned money in the Australian economy. He has likely made his life here, enjoyed the company of his colleagues and friends. 10 years on student visa and one year PR. This person, just the same, spent and invested her money to gain an Australian qualification which must have been very expensive for an international student. She's likely working on the side and would've paid taxes. As with person one, she's made a life here, enjoyed the company of her Australian and international friends and had celebrated every occasion that is Australian. If the bases of the bill are greater social integration and proven contribution to the society, why do those years that person A and B spent on temporary visa are overlooked by the citizenship changes? I would even argue that those who came in as a direct RP would NOT compare to the contribution and degree of integration that person A and B would've demonstrated. It is not the citizenship that must be changed, it is the permanent residency program that should be reviewed.

Hi, I intend to submit an 887 application by the end of June. By that time, my passport validity date will be less than 6 months (my passport expires 19 January 2017). Will the system (immi account) allow me to lodge a valid application despite my passport validity being less than 6 months? My plan is to renew my passport after lodging a valid application. I understand that I can renew my passport first before lodging an 887 application but processing for a new passport takes 1 to 2 months. I want to save myself that waiting time. Thanks for the help, anyone. Regards

Hi @Aussie81 The condition of the state is the condition of the state. DIBP only asks that you live in a regional/designated area as specified in the migration instrument and work full time for a year. Unless you have any other condition imposed by the DIBP, then you should be alright. I am in the same situation, on 489 but moved interstate. I got a letter from my sponsoring state wishing me luck on my new life in a different state.

March 2015 March 2016 March 2017 <-- 2 years assuming you did not travel away from Australia for an extended period of time.

hi @jimbo889 i came here with my partner as my secondary applicant on a skilled migrant visa. it's crucial that you've lived together for a minimum of 12 months. otherwise, as what i've researched, it most likely will not be approved. good luck!

Hi Lily24, Basically, you have to do assessment with APS. Depending on your result, you can apply for provisional registration (equivalent 4-year sequence) or provisional/transitional registration (equivalent 5- or 6-year sequence). All the best!

It's really a very sad news to wake up to. I hope everyone comes out safe from this, in the end.

hi remi, i think the best way to start is to find out how your 'qualification' or 'skill' will be assessed for migration. you seem to be going through your long experience as a plasterer. there are 2 in the skilled occupation list (Fibrous Plasterer and Solid Plasterer). The assessing authority is TRA. So start there and have your skill assessed. if that's done and you have a positive assessment, that's the golden ticket. you can go via visa 189. if you want to go via state sponsorship, you can apply for sponsorship in the following states and go via visa 190 or 489. ACT (closed) SA (not sponsoring plasterers) NSW (sponsoring, currently closed and will reopen Feb 2015) VIC (not sponsoring plasterers) WA (not sponsoring plasterers) TAS (sponsoring but must have job offer, strong interest, or ties) NT (sponsoring solid plasterer) i hope this helps. but first thing that you really need to do is to have your skill assessed. all the best!

twas really scary. i guess you can only prepare that much. time and again, i still look back. having nightmares at times. that is-it-all-worth-it question always follows me. it's tough to venture into the unknown.

I'm just putting this out here for any inputs, especially from a migration agent (who can eventually be contracted for his/her service). Can anyone apply for a 190 while just months on 489? Not much buzz on this. I reckon those who are on 489 are just happy to progress to 887 once the 2-yr condition's satisfied.

yup, that's right. i hope there's another way.

hi Ollie. just a quick reply. i think the only visa that allows for a first cousins to sponsor is 489, which is point-tested. that means your occupation has to be at least in CSOL. good luck Ollie.

hi gurnaaz. the condition for you to be invited is a job offer or strong links to tasmania via years spent studying here in the state or family ties. all the best.