Jammyllama

Hello all!!

Quick question, I know you can apply for PR after 2 years in Australia. However, does anyone know if these 2 years have to be back to back? Or can you do one year, have a gap abroad, then another year?

I've done 18months in Aus, been back in UK for 3 years, and want to head back on sponsorship.

I'm wondering if I can apply for PR after 6 months and include my time in the country a few years ago.

Thanks very much!

Jen

I lied to my employer, told them I needed a letter confirming my employment for a distance learning degree course I was going to, if you don't want them to know you could use umpteen reasons. Could say its for your bank, mortgage provider or even for a visit visa for australia.

I know my employer wouldn't give me the letter if I gave them the real reason.

Hi CaptainR - That is an interesting idea. OK I imagine for legal reasons they wouldn't fire me, but they're also not going to be keen on helping me leave. They could mike things difficult for me and give me my notice, which I really don't want. I am working on a project that is as important to me as them and I don't want to mess that up. I will also see what the MA says about other possible ways to confirm my employment history.

Thanks,

Jen

Hello all!!

My immi lawyer has said I need to obtain a ref for 3 out of the last 5 years from my employer on our company's stationary. However, if my company knew I was considering this move they would surely fire me or ask me to resign... I don't want to do that as I plan to be in UK and at work for at least another 6 months. Plus I doubt they'd give me ref as they want to keep me!!

Has anyone else come across this situation? If so, how do you deal with it?

Thanks,

Jen

(Going for a regional sponsorship visa - 190 visa - completing VETASSES at the moment)