Hello everyone,
I am the holder of a EN186 Permanent Resident visa. The travel facility on the visa is due to expire on March 20th and I am currently in the UK.
I have been working in the UK for over two years and do intend on returning to Australia. I'm trying to work out whether I should try to return to Australia before expiry or apply for a Resident Return visa.
Given what's going on in the world right now my preference would be RRV however the guidance on the website indicates a processing time of up to 4 months as I have been outside of Australia for more than 2 years. This would mean I have a gap where I have no travel facility. I have no significant ties to Australia except calling Australia home.
Does anyone have any experience of similar situation?
Thank you in advance