Nerak123

Thanks all. Just to close the thread in case useful for others. I contacted the high commission who said it can be a job offer.

Thanks all. My concern with the RRV was just that question of the job offer. Is an offer sufficient in itself?

SAP consultant - I think on the skills list he's a schedule 1 ICT something or other. It's a question of timing really we don't want to go back yet but he will be 39 in May so in that sense having a 5 year window would be helpful whereas for an RRV you would need a job offer and any employer is not going to wait around.

Hi thanks, less than 2 years. I think about 15 months in total. It's a questions of timing really. If it wasn't for the cost then I'd probably do the new app. As that would give us 5 years whereas an RRV would give us a year at most I think.

Hi, we currently hold expired 175 skilled migration visas. We were weighing the options of applying for either a brand new skilled visa or an RRV. Obviously an RRV would be easier and cheaper but I'm uncertain about whether we would qualify. Our only potential tie back to OZ would be a job offer. We have no property, family or other substantial ties to OZ but my husbands job is in demand so was thinking a job offer would be a possibility. I have heard however that a job offer would qualify. It would have to be some kind of pre-existing and ongoing employment. Does anyone have any experience of this? From the information I've read online a job offer would seem OK.

All help very very gratefully received.

How exciting! Brisbane is lovely I hope you have a great time.

As for the lounges - to be honest they all remind me of, well, waiting rooms! I remember one in Singapore I think which has a gadget which could pour beer in a glass from a bottle but other than that it's a nice to do I guess. I've taken kids into lounges and it's a great way to be unpopular!

They may be a bounce to the pound if there is a no vote!

A very thoughtful and helpful post, thank you. I just love the detail, the pictures, everything.

Hi, congrats! I think Brisbane is very very good for children. It wasn't great for work opportunities for me in professional services but it has all the lovely weather, you can live by the beach and seems less expensive than other places.

Nerak, please don't feel that you have to explain your decisions or actions over what was a simple request for information. From what I've seen, two years living in Oz would usually mean a five year RRV being granted. Less time spent living in Oz, then anything from a 3 month to a 12 month RRV may be given, if ties etc can be shown. Yes, rules do change all the time and that may be a risk you have to face, but if right now is not the right time to move then so be it, no reasoning required. I know of two posters who activated their visas but never actually moved for various reasons within the five year validity, both were granted a 12 month RRV.

Thanks very much

Dont know if a one yr RRV would be much use to you,but the only ties i had to Aus was a job offer,i was granted a one year one,i had never even lived there like you either,i also explained some financial and legal hassles i had over my house after splitting with my ex,basically gave genuine reasons why i hadn't been able to move really,anyway,that journey has ran its course,Aus is over for me now,the hassles and unforeseen obstacles that cropped up in my attempt to move just reaffirmed that life isnt always black and white,good luck anyway,heres hoping you can get a 5 yr RRV

thats very interesting - we have had some compelling reasons to come back to the UK but I think all we are likely to have as a reason to go back will be a job offer.

It is threads like this that make me sad and a bit mad. The OP asked for simple some advice visa wise and certainly should not have to justify himself/herself to a self righteous posts judging the move!!

For me it's about weighing it all up once armed with all the facts - I've had some really invaluable help on this forum . It's hard when you ask a question because you don't want to bore everyone with your life story but at the same time you need to describe the issue. I'm really surprised to find myself talking about my mother's condition on here as I haven't even told friends. I'm going to stop typing before I get philosophical! Thanks for your comments and support.

I do understand. I returned to the UK, wanted to come back to Oz, life took over as my Mum was diagnosed with cancer and we eventually lost her. Finally was in a position to return to OZ this year after living in limbo for 5 years. Afraid I can't advise on the visa situation as am a citizen but all I can say is check it out with the experts. If you can't extend it, then you'll have to make a decision on how important being in Australia is and maybe readjust your timescale on returning.

bless you. That's the boat I'm in - mum seems to be doing well but we lost Dad very suddenly after he seemed to be clear and you just don't know how things are going to go.

I will go and speak to a migration agent I think and try and work it out. As Maggie May says there is always a risk they will change the rules.

While I can certainly understand wanting to keep your options open for future, starting a new job and buying a home in the UK sounds to me like you're more settled and committed over there. My advice (as a ping ponger myself) would be to embrace your life now. Keeping a foothold in another place leads to unnecessary torment and frankly, life is just too short.

We had pretty much made up our minds to come back to OZ very shortly after returning to the UK but life has taken over a bit - family health problems. I don't think living in limbo is much fun but if we are going to be here in the short term then I'd rather get a job, house etc. it would be nice to understand if by doing so we burn our bridges.

What bait? It has been five years? How many years do you want, 10, 20.. even more? If you still cannot decide to make the move, then maybe it just is not for you and you are tormenting yourself by keeping a foot in the door. I moved with three weeks notice, so it is possible. In the meantime, one visa slot went to you one year instead of somebody that actually wanted it.

 

P*$! or get off the pot.

I dont know know you or your circumstances and you don't know mine. I'm asking a factual question about RRVs. I'm really not asking a 'should I stay or should I go' type question. There is no need for such emotion.

I think that's what I was getting at, from the Australian side of things, you had a visa for 5 years and didnt fulfill the 2 years in 5 that they require, so I think it would be difficult for you to get a RRV without some deep reason why you wanted to return, such as immediate family, property etc... From you post it appears that you are only considering it in the future.

 

I would decide whether you want to stay in England or Australia, surely by now you must have made up your mind? If you chose England then you may have to accept that there is a chance you cannot return and then if you can return it may be very costly.

Hi, yes well of course. I have travelled a lot both as a child and adult. For me it's not about picking a 'side' and sticking to it. If our visa options are limited then obviously this will factor into our strategy.

The general gist I'm getting is that a job offer in oz wouldn't be enough to get us an RRV. There would have to be something over and above that.

Well you had five years to move. It is long enough, if you don't want to move then forget about it and get on with your life.

I'm sorry but I'm just not taking the bait!

Have you checked the cost and the option to get another visa if you are not granted a RRV? I am saying this as since the 175 Visa's changed, the cost has dramatically increased. My Visa costs have more than doubled. I know it is also much harder to get a visa than ever before. So if you are thinking you may want to return in the future I would explore your options and costs at this point before it is too late. If you have had 5 years to live over there and haven't done, from previous threads on here I presumed you need a pretty compelling reason to return.

Hi, I'm not familiar with the new rules. But we will investigate - I just wanted to explore the RRV option first. His last employer in oz has said they will take him back anytime so we have that in our favour.

We don't really want to go for a couple of years maybe. I have just been offered a job which I really want to take up and we'd like to buy a house.

Thanks for your reply. I'll take a look. Maybe I need to bite the bullet and speak to a migration agent. Is it possible to speak to one and just pay for the advice? I would want I think to do any applications myself.

Our 175 visa expires next March next year and we are deciding whether or not to return. We had previously lived in Brisbane for about a year and 4 months. The problem is we feel we might want to return possibly in the next year or two but the timing just doesn't feel right - so will we burn our bridges if we don't return before our visa expires? I have heard of returning residents visas but I don't think we lived there long enough qualify. Any advice appreciated.

Very helpful thank you

Very helpful thread. How can you check the performance of a school? And it's catchment zone?

I must say I do find it quite disheartening when someone posts something - you take the time to try and be helpful by posting a reply and they don't reappear and even acknowledge it. I know you don't ever know what's going on in people's lives but I'm not going to bother replying to new people posting messages anymore.

I think too many of these removal contracts are very one-sided and unfair and could be challenged on that basis. I would definitely recommend using an insurer not tied to your remover - we did this and got a much better service.

I would check to see if they are a member of a trade body and perhaps escalate a complaint through them. I've had nothing but bad experiences with removers to be honest and there is no really good way of resolving things as you end up complaining to the complained about. A small claim for breach of contract is another option of course.