Ally

8 hours ago, Marisawright said:

Well, no he doesn't, because there are boarding schools and university halls of residence, and most Australian kids would have an Australian relative or two to act as guardian.   He has every right to work, of course, but he'll be an adult then and the government attitude is that an adult doesn't need his parents.

To give you some background on this, the whole RRV/citizen system was created because too many people abused the old systems.  People would migrate from unstable countries in the Middle East or Asia, stay long enough to establish a right to residency, then go back to live in their home country, knowing they could always run back to Australia if there was trouble - or maybe they'd come back to Australia in retirement and claim the pension, having contributed almost nothing.  

So now there are all kinds of hoops, so that people have to prove they genuinely want to make their home in Australia and be Australian.  It's tough on people who do want that, but are forced by circumstances to leave (I assume this is your situation), but the government's job is to act in the best interests of the country, so there have to be rules.  

If I am not wrong u can't get pension if you have never worked in Australia. Moreover I am sure that living in retirement in Australia is too expensive for a lot of people so it's not the best country to choose it for that purpose) Anyway it's off the topic. I will contact suggested agent to clarify.

P.S. the strange thing for me is that AU says "If you get PR it is "forever"" and then u realize there are too many details and rules under that point))

1 hour ago, Marisawright said:

It might pay to consult an agent (which would only be a small cost) to get a definitive answer, because I'm not an expert. 

However, the rule is "strong ties to Australia".   Your son has (I assume) dual citizenship but otherwise, no connection to Australia. If, when he grows up, he comes to Australia and makes a home here, then that would be a strong tie. Right now, I wouldn't bank on it without checking with a professional. 

 

Yes, I understand your point. I just don't think that Australia can say "no" to it's citizen (who has a right to get education for example or work) only cos his parents PR is expired. It means the kid immediately lose his right to live and study in AU even being a citizen.

1 hour ago, paulhand said:

Agreed. Having an Australian citizen minor child is generally considered a substantial tie, but more information is needed to make a proper assessment.

May I ask where can I get more info about my issue?

Thanks

47 minutes ago, Marisawright said:

If you don't meet the residency criteria, (2 years out of the last 5 years in Australia) then you've lost the right to an automatic RRV.  Because of that, it's always safer to return and settle in Australia and  before your current PR travel facility expires.  Otherwise you might find yourself locked out.

You can still apply for a RRV, but it's entirely up to the discretion of the Immigration department whether they decide to grant one. You will have to provide evidence of "strong ties to Australia".  

If your sons are citizens/permanent residents AND have homes and jobs in Australia, that might count as a strong tie. If they're living abroad, probably not.

Thanks for your comment. But if one of my son is a citizen (not just PR) and he is just 9 y.o. and obviously can't go to Australia to live and get education (for example) alone is there a chance that his mother who has expired PR (me:) won't get RRV to come to AU? Really? Isn't my son too small to go to live in AU by himself and taking into consideration that he is a citizen of course?

Hello!

I am currently out of AU and planning to go back in a year or 2, but my PR will be expired by that time (and I didn't stay in AU for 2 years within last 5 years). Will I be granted  RRV visa in this case? I read that a person has to have sufficient ties to apply for RRV. I have 2 sons , one of them has AU citiztnship and he is under 18y.o. and the second has PR that will be expired in 2024.

Appreciate all your comments.

Dear all,
May I ask if anyone asked of IED waiver for Child visa 101? We need to arrive before April, 2020, but due to some family circumstances we can't travel another year for sure. Is it possible to obtain IED waiver anyhow? Since it's a Child visa (i have my PR opened already) what strong reason could be good enough to get IED postponed?
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Hello all,

Need your advice regarding Melbourne. We're moving from Adelaide and looking for a place to stay. Our budget is 500-650 per week, interested in already established suburbs, safe, good public primary schools, parks around, preferably Aussie or English neighbors) Husband works in CBD so train stop close by is essential. Buses are too slow. Any advice?

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Ally