jodznsez Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Morning all. I'm in aus already, have been almost 3 years now. I'm on a 461 (partner of NZ citizen), which for those who don't know is a 5 year Temporary permanent residency. I was told originally that if I worked for 2 years with in that 5, I could apply for a full time PR visa. However just been told that I can't do that and that I also can't get another 461 meaning I can only go business or skilled migrant, neither of which I qualify for. I asked about becoming a citizen, and was told that i need to be a "proper" PR for at least a year to do that even... Anyone else had this issue??? What choices have i got? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMay24 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 There's no such thing as temporary permanent residency. There's temporary resident and permanent resident. As you know the 461 is temporary residency. There's no automatic entitlement to PR after 2 years employment. You'd need to apply for a PR visa the same as anyone else outside Australia, so having an employer sponsor or marital partner, etc. You say you can't get another 461? Is there any particular reason why not? The other possibility would be if your NZ partner can qualify for a PR visa and include you in the application. I'm not aware of any other options but perhaps someone else can offer a suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodznsez Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 thanks for reply Sorry i think I can get another 461, however it leaves me in the same position of not being able to get loans/mortgage meaning that me and the wife settling here (which is what we want) is virtually impossible. I was told by immigration that I could become a full PR and now that seems to have changed, or i was misinformed. Either way it's made everything seem a lot harder than i wished. I'm on a contract at work (exp July 31st) so this is a major issue for me now. Not happy to be honest. would love a 2nd opinion, so might call immi back to see if the story changes (which I've had before with Aus and NZ immi) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebourvellec Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Why cant you get another 461?? 461 can be renewed even if you are not with the original sponsoring partner. Things changed with NZ citizens getting PR a few years ago. Speak to a Regisrered migration agent on possible routes to get PR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodznsez Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 THanks , yeah can get another but doesn't help my situation with us settling and buying a house. At the moment only the mrs can get a car loan etc.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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