JonnoA

Sorry to hear about your sister.  

Not the same at all, but I moved here after learning my uncle had cancer (we are very close as he’s been like a father to me) - that being said I’ve seen him 4 times since I moved 5 years ago and he and my Aunt are considering a once in a lifetime holiday this year they’ve wanted to do for years.  He still has the dreaded C but is currently stable.

The fact is, whilst we are far away geographically, depending on where you are you can be in your front door within 26 hours - I actually came back for 2weeks to look after my mother when she had an operation and it really isn’t that far, more so in your head.  

Skype is also a wonderful thing that means you can be in touch daily at a reasonable hour to you both.  

Of course, family comes first,  don’t have to choose between one and the other in my experience.

Hi all,

i have a friend who has had PR for over a year. He is finding it difficult to find work over here at the moment and considering heading home to the UK for a while to earn some cash and then come back.

We've looked everywhere for terms and conditions and can't find any on the immi.gov.au website and asking immigration lawyers has provided different answers from 24 months out of 60 to maximum of five years.

does anyone have a clear idea of how long you can leave Australia and live overseas before returning, so as not to lose your PR?

Thanks loads!

Jon