Simmo1234 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Hi, Have scrawled through multiple threads but unable to find the answer to this question. My husband (English) will shortly be applying for a provisional subclass 309 Visa to start the process of moving back to Australia (I'm Australian). We are hoping to move back in May 2016 but want to ensure we have plenty of time to get the visa processed etc. I recognise the processing time varies for everyone, but once approved, does anyone know how long you have to move back to Oz? Is there a time limit for getting out there or could we happily wait a year or so with the Visa in hand while still living in the Uk? Any guidance would be much appreciated ! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simmo1234 Posted March 18, 2015 Author Share Posted March 18, 2015 Just found information that you will be provided with an "initial entry date" to enter Australia by. Can anyone give an indication of how long these tend to be? 1 month, 6 months, 12 months? Thanks again!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbye grey sky Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Just found information that you will be provided with an "initial entry date" to enter Australia by. Can anyone give an indication of how long these tend to be? 1 month, 6 months, 12 months? Thanks again!! It is actually counted as 12 months from the police check/medicals. They request these during the application and the visa grant typically gives you around 6 months to validate the visa (it did in my case anyhow). You can validate and then leave as I did but you must return again to take up residence within 5 years of validation or the visa will expire. I understand that current processing times are up to 14 months so if you are planning on May 2016 you should look to lodge the application without delay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simmo1234 Posted March 18, 2015 Author Share Posted March 18, 2015 So helpful - thank you so much !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebourvellec Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 There is a long running partner visa thread running with more upto date timelines, but most recent applicants are being quoted around 12 months. http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/migration-issues/58449-summary-spouse-visa-processing-times-offshore-uk-please-add-your-stats-543.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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