Leaving employer on 187 Visa before 2 years...but after getting the citizenship

Hello Friends,

I have been with my employer from 18 months..but after getting Permanent Residency it comes to only 12 months.. So just finished 1 year. I am applying for my citizenship next week. Once i recieve the citizenship..do i still have to stay with the employer..i mean its a hard job..lot of physical work involved and severe backpain as well. i complained the same to employer and have reduced my duties of lifting..My question is once u get the citizenship..there is no condition , no obligation and its a total new Passport. Any suggestions be appreciated greatly.

In other words will i have any issues if i leave the employer before 2 years..but after getting my citizenship...

thank you in advance

If they are following their own policy, DIBP should hold on to your citizenship application until you have met the 2 years.

Thanks Leanne , but as per the immigation guidelines i am eligible for citizenship next week. Been In australia for more than 6 years and 1 year with residency..

You are, however you have a visa which has a cancellation provision. I have seen them grant citizenship before the 2 year mark in cases such as yours, but their own policy is to hold on to the application until your PR is unconditional.

Thanks Leanne , but as per the immigation guidelines i am eligible for citizenship next week. Been In australia for more than 6 years and 1 year with residency..

Hello on the medical grounds that i am experiencing severe back pain backed by doctors certificate and in this case if the employer accepts my condition and if he is happy to let me go..in that case will i still be in trouble.

thanks

Hi Raj,

I think Leanne's view about citizenship is quite correct; whether you can leave your post within the two year period mentioned in s.137Q of the Migration Act is another issue. There are a number of decisions on the old MRT database concerning this issue, just go to http://www.austlii.edu.au/form/search1.html?mask=au/cases/cth/MRTA and search on "137Q". The AAT which has assumed this jurisdiction from 1 July last year has not published any significant decisions yet. Clearly inappropriate to give you shorthand advice here for something which might be so difficult :-(

Cheers,

George Lombard

I am jumping onto this post a bit late in the day but am I correct that if you leave the employer before the 24 months are up the 187 will be cancelled by immigration?

Not necessarily.  It would depend when you leave, why you leave and where you go.  Each case is different.  

On 5/29/2016 at 16:03, raj6622 said:

Thanks Leanne , but as per the immigation guidelines i am eligible for citizenship next week. Been In australia for more than 6 years and 1 year with residency..

You are eligible for citizenship under the old rules.. but take note that the new rules would require you 4 years Permanent Residency before you can apply for citizenship.