janesnj Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Here's my timeline.. Submitted EOI on 15th June 2017Got Invited on 20th June 2017Application Fee paid on 13th August 2017Submitted all the required documents on 28th August 2017 IMMI requested for Form 80 on 15th September 2017Submitted Form 80 on 21st September 2017Visa granted on 25th January 2018 Here's the thing... I dont plan to migrate that soon but i understand that i must make first entry to Australia by July 2018...It says there that i must not arrive after 25th January 2023.. My question is.. Lets say if i were to only plan to migrate on January 2023 itself, is it still okay? I believe I can do so just as long as i dont leave Australia after migrating on January 2023 isnt it? Its very confusing as this part says : On or before the visa expiry date you will need to leave Australia or make other arrangements with us before this date. Failure to do this will mean your stay will become unlawful. then the part at ABOUT YOUR VISA: It says You have been granted a permanent visa that enables you to remain in Australia indefinitely. Your visa allows you to travel to and enter Australia as many times as you want until 25 January 2023. If you want to travel to Australia after this expiry date, you will need to apply for, and be granted a Resident Return visa (RRV). So if lets say i enter and migrate to Australia on 3rd January 2023, can i still continue stay in Australia even after 25th January 2023? And one last question: In the Travelling to and From Australia section: You must provide evidence that you have the authority to travel to and enter Australia, and/or remain in Australia by showing your passport or ImmiCard linked to your electronic visa record. I just bring my passport and my Visa Grant Notice to the custom officer when i arrive Australia is sufficient isnt it? Or what kind of other evidence can i provide? Or do i need an ImmiCard? If yes, where do i get ImmiCard? Thank you for reading this far and helping me understand the situation better... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfishybob Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Congratulations very similar dates to my own. Applied for visa on 2nd August 2017, submitted additional info on the 20th September 2017. Hopefully mine is on a similar to yours for the visa grant. Lots on here the home affairs site regarding Resident Return Visa: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/trav/visa-1/155-#tab-content-0 Seems like there is a general expectation that you have lived in Australia for 2 of the 5 years, though there are noted exceptions. Resident Return visa (subclasses 155 and 157) Features A Resident Return visa is a travel facility for: current Australian permanent residents some former Australian permanent residents some former Australian citizens. You will need a Resident Return visa if the travel facility on your current visa has expired (your first granted permanent visa has a 5 year travel facility) or is about to expire and you want to travel overseas and retain your permanent resident status. Departing Australia without a RRV may impact your permanent residency requirements for citizenship. Eligibility You must be: an Australian permanent resident a former permanent resident whose last permanent visa was not cancelled a former Australian citizen who lost or renounced your citizenship. Length of stay This is a permanent visa that has a travel facility of up to 5 years. Cost From AUD 365 The process You can apply online right now, without providing any documents and you may be granted automatically if: you are a permanent resident you have resided in Australia for a total of at least 2 years within the last 5 years your name and date of birth have not changed since grant of your last visa. You can still apply online if you have not resided in Australia for two years in the last five years or you have changed your personal details, however, you must attach your supporting documentation when you apply otherwise there will be delays. Or, read information about: eligibility criteria the visa, including what happens if you do not meet the 2 in 5 years residence requirement the steps to apply, including the documents you might need to provide. Eligibility Residence status You must be: an Australian permanent resident a former Australian permanent resident whose last permanent visa was not cancelled a former Australian citizen who lost or renounced their citizenship. Passport You must have a valid passport. Character You must meet our character requirement. Limitations You are not eligible for this visa if your last permanent visa was cancelled. We will not accept an application if you have received a notice that your permanent business visa might be cancelled. You should not apply for this visa if you hold: an Authority To Return (ATR) that was granted between 1 March 1976 and 31 August 1979 a Return Endorsement (RE) that was issued between September 1979 and 31 December 1986 a BF-111 Read the information at Authorities to Return and Return Endorsements. The visas What you can do Both the 155 and 157 visas are permanent visas. They let you undertake all of the activities that your original permanent visa let you undertake: stay in Australia indefinitely work and study in Australia enrol in Medicare, Australia's scheme for health-related care and expenses sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while the travel facility is valid apply for Australian citizenship, if eligible. How the visas differ The difference between the visas is the length of the travel facility: Subclass 155 - up to five years from the date of grant Subclass 157 - 3 months from date of grant. Which visa you will get The visa you are granted depends on the information you provide in your application. Subclass 155 visa Subclass 157 visa Cost AUD365. If you apply on paper, you need to pay an additional AUD80. While they usually do not occur, if there are any additional costs associated with this visa, you are responsible for them. Location If you are in Australia and the travel facility on your current visa has, or is, about to expire, you need to apply for, an RRV before you leave Australia. You may depart Australia without your resident return visa application being finalised however please ensure you have a re-entry visa to return to Australia. You can apply for the visa outside Australia, but it must be granted before you enter Australia. How long the visas last The subclass 155 and 157 visas are permanent visas, however, this does not mean that the visa always lasts indefinitely. If you do not travel outside Australia the visa lasts indefinitely (it does not end) and you will not become unlawful when the travel facility ends If you do travel outside Australia after the travel facility on the visa ends, the visa will end when you leave Australia. So it is best to apply for another Resident Return visa before you leave Australia. You can also apply from overseas. How long the travel facility lasts The length of the travel facility attached to your visa depends on information in your application and the visa subclass you are granted. What to do when the travel facility ends. There is important information for New Zealand passport holders. Family You cannot include family members in your application. Each family member must complete their own application. Your obligations You and your family members must comply with Australian laws. Regards BFB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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