chantelle

I moved here at age 17 as a dependant of a skilled worker on the skilled work PR visa and became eligible to apply for citizenship in April last year. I am about to send off my online application but have noticed lengthy application processing times so just have a few questions. I have been told that since my visa is 5 years it has to be “renewed” every 5 years if I leave the country unless I become a citizen. I was hoping to go on holiday in July, if my citizenship is not complete by then (and it doesn’t look like it will be) but it is under application, will I still have to pay the renewal fee/re entry fee for my PR visa? Probably a silly question! Also has anyone had the entire process complete in 3-4 months after lodging? thanks!

Hi I'm supposed to be moving to Melboune at the end of this year. I've never been to Australia before and I'm currently in the UK and I'm not looking forward to leaving my friends and family behind and the whole idea of it just scares me even though i am excited at the same time. Obviously I'm upset that I have to move at this time because I've just left secondary school and am supposed to be attending college in September with my friends so I'm sad to be missing out on that. It would be great if there's people my age who are going through/been through a similar thing and could give me some advice ? Also, it would be great if someone could tell me about melbourne and if it's actually any good? I'm really into art and I've heard melbourne is good for that? Thanks