gilesm89 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Hi. I am currently working in Australia on a 457 (for nearly 3 years). I may need to go back to the UK for a year in a few months time. Is it possible to start a PR application (189) whilst I am here and continue it when back in the UK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pommie Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Hi Gilesm89 Given you can apply for a 189 either onshore or offshore and you can change your residential address, then I don't see why not. If you apply and gain PR whilst still in Australia, then since you have already been resident for three years, one year after gaining PR you would be able to go for citizenship. If you leave for a year and later return, you will have to be resident for 4 years again.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainC Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Hi. I am currently working in Australia on a 457 (for nearly 3 years). I may need to go back to the UK for a year in a few months time. Is it possible to start a PR application (189) whilst I am here and continue it when back in the UK? I'm sure that would be fine. But as migration regulations can be complicated it would probably be a good idea to check this with a MARA registered agent. Hi Gilesm89 Given you can apply for a 189 either onshore or offshore and you can change your residential address, then I don't see why not. If you apply and gain PR whilst still in Australia, then since you have already been resident for three years, one year after gaining PR you would be able to go for citizenship. If you leave for a year and later return, you will have to be resident for 4 years again.... The citizenship residency requirement only starts when a person first enters as a Permanent Resident, the years on a 457 would not be counted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzukiscottie Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 The citizenship residency requirement only starts when a person first enters as a Permanent Resident, the years on a 457 would not be counted. That is quite incorrect. Must be resident in Australia for 4 years, one of which is as a permanent resident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainC Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 That is quite incorrect. Must be resident in Australia for 4 years, one of which is as a permanent resident. I stand corrected Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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