ahwai2006 Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Hi there, Just want to see whether I can apply for 189 Visa if my previous PR visa is expired. My wife and I applied for skilled independent visa and were granted a PR visa 10+ years ago. Unfortunately, due to unexpected family issues, we failed to fulfil the 2-year requirement and left Australia. With the PR visa expired for more than 7 years, I really don't think I myself have enough compelling reaons to get a RRV. If we wanted to migrate to Australia now: 1. can we apply for 189 Visa again? 2. if we go for 189 visa application, do we need to do anything about the previous PR visa? 3. And how will our previous PR situation affects the new application? Thanks and look forward to hearing from any of you soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Gregan Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 1. can we apply for 189 Visa again? Yes, although you'll need to check your current eligibility. Whatever skills result you obtained would now be expired. 2. if we go for 189 visa application, do we need to do anything about the previous PR visa? You would be making an entirely new application. 3. And how will our previous PR situation affects the new application? It shouldn't have any bearing on the new application. immigration will be aware of it of course, but the new application will be assessed on its own merits. As you say, an RRV is not realistically an option now if you have no compelling ties to Australia, you didn't meet the two year requirement and the visa itself expired seven years ago. Regards, Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stafford_UK Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 Hi Similar situation here. However, I do have some ties to Australia: - An Australian Superannuation; - Sibling in Australia (1 out of 3 of us). Is there enough grounds for an RRV? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 12 hours ago, Stafford_UK said: Similar situation here. However, I do have some ties to Australia: - An Australian Superannuation; - Sibling in Australia (1 out of 3 of us). Is there enough grounds for an RRV? On the face of it, no. But we've been astonished at some of the applications that have been approved in recent years. No harm in trying. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrussell Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 It does not hurt to make the best case you can for 'strong ties' and if a RRV is refused, move on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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