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Hi, I applied for a RRV this year, I didn’t meet the residence requirement (thought I did) so I ticked the box saying I did by mistake (I was under a couple of months). So I didn’t write anything about any ties (but didn’t have any anyway). I received a 1 year RRv. You could email them at the RRV dept as sometimes people get answers by emailing-let them know it’s expiring soon so you need to know.. you may at least get 3 months which is better than this month. residentsreturn@homeaffairs.gov.au

That’s right.. I have the same perspective-jobs come and go and I’m in a good job in the uk as a civil servant but which I can’t do there. However, back in 2011 when I had this dream, I left my very good job then, with nothing concrete to go for but then was offered 2 sponsorships (although I know these are not the norm now). I already applied for rrv 3 weeks ago, however I have had conflicting advice whether 2 x month long holidays count as days. If they do count I’m just over but if they don’t, I am under with no ties so may be forced to go back this year, I’ve no idea. I’d rather not due to crazy unstable world, but will if I have to and I’ll just go back to social work as there’s always jobs for that, particularly in recession. Another complicating factor is partner that we have to start partner visa for. I’ve asked Paul for consult as unsure if I should withdraw application, if it cancels my existing rrv.

I feel your pain... on exact same timescale and protesting to everyone in the UK I won’t give up my PR..especially as it’s so hard to get from now...the perils of myself being a ping pong Pom!

Hello Plumboz, Did you get a response from immigration?

Hello Aussiebird, I have read all your posts as about to start an application ... for the initial part the sponsor part - is that a seperate fee from the 7.7k one? And what do they want to know? Thanks in advance

Yes you’re right Paul.. the call centre said ‘it shouldn’t be a problem you being out of the country for your citizen application as long as you’re eligible when you apply’. 2 years later I was refused so wasted my money, luckily was only about $350!

Plumboz could you let us know what they say.. I am in the same situation but for December this year. Many thanks

Ok thank you, would it be more likely I get 1 yr or 5 yr? I am trying to decide if to apply now (so would extend me to April 2021 if with 1 yr, or to leave it couple months as mine expires Dec 2020 (so to maximise the length to get back to Aus with this mess going on).

Mine also runs out this December too Lori and I am panicking! Paul you replied to my post (thank you), if you have met the residence days, do they question about compelling reasons for being away if you have been away more than 3 months? (I read this somewhere).

Hello all, My PR travel facility expires 30/12/2020. I was planning on going back to Australia before this, this year, however of course now I am unsure if I will make that date due to the uncertainty. I have been offshore since Dec 2017 but still meet the residence criteria having been 1021 days in Australia back 5 years. i don't have Australian links (as my citizenship was refused in January this year and they deemed them not good enough), but It seems if you have correct number of days, they don't look at links? .Does anyone know/had experience of:- - if I applied for RRV now - if given, would it start from say April (now) rather than on 30/12/2020? - if offshore, do they tend to give 1 year or 5 year extension? Does it depend on links? Many thanks in advance...

I had a uk bank ac still open with not much in and when I retirened 5 years later I’m glad I left it open as it really matter in mortgage application as it left a trace of me still!

I am on this situation too, my PR runs out Dec 2020 and I’ve been living in uk in same town but not living together with English man for 18 months. I also have taken my citizenship test Jan this year but probably won’t be approved whilst I am out. Any advice is it PMV or partner visa? What happens if I have to go back to Aus before visa granted (so my PR doesn’t run out).

I am in a similar situation...I have PR but have been back in the UK 18 months and we have been together 18 months..he's English no PR. We haven't lived together yet but about to and doing ivf so are committed. My PR runs out dec 2020 so we definitely want to get back before...I have a citizenship application in from dec 2017 but they haven't approved probably as im not there. Would we apply for a offshore partner or prospective marriage Visa? And is it still ok to be the sponsor if I've been out 18mo? And what happens if it takes longer than dec 2020 if we apply now?