AndrewT

Could I possibly throw one more question out there. Would be late 50’s effect my chances of an RRV even with a job offer, in other words will they think I’m limited in years I can give back to Australia?

Thank you for that, seems pretty simple the way you explain, was making it complicated in my head. Main thing is get committed and anything can be sorted. Appreciate your post

Thanks for all your replies. Been mulling the situation. I note the advice and will seek it, once I have committed to making application. Can I ask for any advice on the following - if I am lucky enough to get the RRV, there will be times I will need to return to the UK, not often maybe once a year. Is it feasible/possible to leave Australia once an RRV is granted ? I think reality is I would only get a 12 month RRV at best. I just don't want to be in Australia and not able to leave to sort out important financial affairs, it would impact me severely. Really appreciate any thoughts.

Thanks Paul, haven’t been on forum, so only just read. We had last remaining parent pass away after 5 year plus battle with terminal illness. Not sure if it’s compelling, they may take view we could have still left him behind in UK and returned. The main reason we never applied for a RRV before now was we pretty much thought without a job offer would be no chance. Really appreciate your reply, I welcome your opinion.

thanks to both your replies, very helpful Its been over 5 years and I don't really have ties other than the job offer. We wanted to go back much earlier but there was no real way, had given up on it until the current job offer, it was a bit unexpected really. Also my an elderly parent that had long term illness finally passed away last after years of long term illness.

Hello, we are new to the forum, wished we discovered this earlier. I wanted to ask for any help and advice you may be able to offer. I have a job offer in Australia, and am considering applying for a resident return visa. I just wondered if anyone can advise on how detailed or to what extent the job offer letter should be. I have an initial letter of the job offer from the employer but wanted to give myself the best chance by putting forward the right detail. The employer has not done this before but have been very helpful and asked me to do some research to determine the extent of the detail they need to include. Obviously anything can be validated if immigration want to visit or speak to the employer. I wanted to give myself the best chance of an RRV, in saying that I know this may not secure the RRV but want to give it the best shot I can. Any help would be gratefully received.