Kathleen Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 175 expires in September, spoke to agent who advises me to go to Oz now then he would apply for a resident return visa, but when I look on site I do not meet criteria as have not lived there two years and not worked 6 month, so I cannot see it being granted, I also looked to see if I could reapply, but it looks as if there is a hold on skilled independent visas at the moment, ideally I would like an extension, I wrote to Australia House they responded a 175 visa could not be extended for any reason, I have also hold my AHPRA registration and have just paid second years fees, does anyone think Its worth the risk of trying to extend visa by heading out there in July and remaining until visa expires to see if they would extend on the basis of being there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernbird Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 If you go now then although it expires in September it only actually becomes an issue if you want to leave to go anywhere. You are still entitled to live here as a PR. Can you move before September? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen Posted June 28, 2014 Author Share Posted June 28, 2014 I could, but really could do with one more year before making big move, but if need be I could, means giving a good job up, I would also use extra time to sort dogs passport out, but thank you for your advice, I did not realise I could still make the move and stay after this date, runs out 21 Sep 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernbird Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 If you don't move I think you've blown it as they do give you 5 years to make the move which in my view is more than enough time. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMay24 Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 You can't extend the visa expiry, but you can perhaps try for a RRV. However, if your visa hasn't expired yet, I'd make every effort to make your move before the expiry date since the RRV can't be guaranteed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jac2011 Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Also in case you missed it, if you are a nurse and you have a diploma (you may have a degree so this could be irrelevant) then you may not get AHPRA registration in the future if you reapply in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen Posted June 29, 2014 Author Share Posted June 29, 2014 Thank you all for your advice, currently registered with AHPRA two year now, its time to get my skates on and pull my finger out ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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