Citizenship Rules

[samozsoon]

Hi Does anyone have anymore news on the changes in the citizenship rules?

Are they definately changing on July 1st ?

Has there been anymore info from the Oz Gov on what they class as a Permenant Resident ?
ie; Granted PR visa/validated PR visa/actually resident in Oz ??

Have just found out that Uni students cant get help with fees (hecs/student loans) until they become citizens.
My eldest want to study Vetenary Science and it is a 5 yr course so paying all his fees every year is going to be a big strain on our budget.

If we/he can get citizenship after 2 yrs this will help enormously, and he can pay the last 3 yrs himself when he's earning !!:laugh:

Thanks Sam x

[ali]

I think it is becoming law in July, but not sure if you have to have validated or been granted your visa.

Send your eldest down the mines - it's brilliant money!!

[samozsoon]

Originally Posted by ali

I think it is becoming law in July, but not sure if you have to have validated or been granted your visa.

Send your eldest down the mines - it's brilliant money!!

Ha ha Ali, thats where I'm sending OH !

Not sure it'd suit Josh, never did like getting his hands dirty even at nursery school !
Sam x