EddieT Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Hey there, my Great Uncle is 95, and has had a fall. I wanted to spend some time with him in case he passes away soon. I have a 4 year visa, and am currently 25 months in. I want to apply for PR but can't wait 8 months or so for it to be granted. I was hoping that I could go home for 4 months or so, and then come back, and apply? My boss is willing to keep my job open, but obviously won't pay me for 4 months. Will my visa get canelled? Can I still apply for PR if I can come back? Any information would be great. Many thanks Eddie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMay24 Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 I've heard that any absence beyond 90 days would be considered as a period of unemployment by DIBP and therefore your visa could be subject to cancellation. Holidays are fine, but they would typically be much shorter periods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrussell Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Hey there, my Great Uncle is 95, and has had a fall. I wanted to spend some time with him in case he passes away soon. I have a 4 year visa, and am currently 25 months in. I want to apply for PR but can't wait 8 months or so for it to be granted. I was hoping that I could go home for 4 months or so, and then come back, and apply? My boss is willing to keep my job open, but obviously won't pay me for 4 months. Will my visa get canelled? Can I still apply for PR if I can come back? Any information would be great. Many thanks Eddie Why not apply now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieT Posted January 4, 2015 Author Share Posted January 4, 2015 Thank you for the advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieT Posted January 4, 2015 Author Share Posted January 4, 2015 Why not apply now? It could take upto 9 months, and I'm worried my Great Uncle will pass away in that time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikopol Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Depends which one you apply for but I was of the impression the current timing is a lot shorter than that. The 189 file is showing people who applied in October being granted visas: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AkrdCphtU8u-dGJQSWROUlZ0bThIaUF2VW9zdUZmMlE&usp=sharing#gid=84 Averaging around 2-3 months it would seem. Maybe applying for PR with everything sorted before you leave (medicals etc) and then go for up to a maximum of 3 months. I assume if they issue the PR whilst you're over there you can always stay for longer or do you have be physically present in the country to get the PR? M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.