DeckhandDec Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 I’m wondering if anyone has gained citizenship via the seafarers exemption before? I’m a seafarer working on a superyacht 8 months of the year and I don’t get back to Australia for more than 2-4 months a year. I would like to apply via the seafarers exemption but I can’t find a lawyer that has enough confidence or knowledge in the route. cheers, Declan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouDYorkie Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 I think someone else on the forum (CaptainR?) just had theirs turned down as a seafarer. His options were to appeal at almost $1000 IIRC or re-apply now he is eligible the normal route. Pretty sure he mentioned there appeared to be a general lack of understanding about getting Citizenship this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeckhandDec Posted June 18, 2019 Author Share Posted June 18, 2019 I was told by one lawyer that it would be best to apply by my self and use them if i needed to appeal. It seems as though they didn’t have much confidence in the application being approved. Its frustrating as Australia is home but my work takes me away for so much time each year now that I won’t be eligible on the normal route unless I quit and stay in Australia for 2 years. There must be someone out there who has had there’s approved via the seafarers exemption. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Never use an immigration lawyer. If you're going to use a professional, find a MARA registered migration agent. CaptainR is the person who got refused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulhand Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 The ship's crew special residence requirement still requires that you spend the equivalent of 120 days per year in Australia over the 4 year period (amongst other requirements). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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