Paul Trowel

Thanks guys, you make good points. It's just a case of understanding our options. It's basically a question of 'how easy is it to get a 1 year rrv when applying onshore', we wouldn't want to go back knowing we couldn't leave the country for 2 years (when eligible for a new 5 year rrv). We have had some trouble in England, hence the questions. We could let our travel facility expire in England and then hope they give us an 1 year rrv when applying from UK, but too much of a risk. Best to go back, build some ties, then get the 1 year rrv should we need it.

Hi all, I would massively appreciate some assistance please. My plan is to enter Australia around 3 months before my current PR (186) expires, in 2022. I will NOT have accumulated the 2 out the previous 5 years to automatically get a 5 year RRV when my current 186 expires, therefore I will need to apply for the 1 year RRV. I know that I have the right to remain on my current 186 after the current travel facility on my 186 expires (i.e., they won't kick me out), but if anyone can explain how difficult/easy it is to get the 1 year RRV after this point it would be massively appreciated. Immigration say I need substantial ties, is this as simple as being in full time employment with a big friendship group? Many thanks, Paul

I'm in the same position, can someone please explain how hard it is to get the 1 year RRV? Is substantial ties as simple as being employed?