mppc 87 Posted May 11, 2021 I got my 309/100 visa Jan 2020 and I think I have to wait two years before I apply for a citizenship. I'm not sure if I read you can apply after 18 months then I seen it was 4 years. I'm just wondering if anyone can give me advice on what happens next, do we get contacted by immi or is there another process I will need to do? Many thanks. Applied from Northern Ireland 309/100 application submitted front loaded (no agent) - 21st January 2019 Police Checks - February 2019 Husband (sponsor) police checks both Australian and British uploaded March 2019 Medical in Glasgow - complete 7th March 2019 RFI - 24/05/19 Moving to Brisbane Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rammygirl 2,063 Posted May 12, 2021 To be clear were you granted the temporary partner visa or full PR? Citizenship is a completely separate process and you can apply when you qualify. So many wineries ......so little time :yes: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vickyplum 204 Posted May 12, 2021 (edited) You must have lived in Australia for the past four years on a valid visa and have been a Perm Resident for the last 12 months. ie, to apply now, you need to have been a Permanent Resident (100 visa) for the past 12 months, and lived in Aus on any visa (ie, 309 visa) for three years prior to that. there are also rules about how long you've spent outside of the country in the past four years as well as the last 12 months. You won't get prompted to apply, you just need to start your application and prepare supporting documents, when your four years are getting close. More details on Gov website: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/citizenship/become-a-citizen/permanent-resident#Eligibility Edited May 12, 2021 by vickyplum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mppc 87 Posted May 12, 2021 Thank you so much for the reply, I got both my 309/100 visas in Jan 2020 so I thought as I got the 100 straight away after 2 years I could apply. Applied from Northern Ireland 309/100 application submitted front loaded (no agent) - 21st January 2019 Police Checks - February 2019 Husband (sponsor) police checks both Australian and British uploaded March 2019 Medical in Glasgow - complete 7th March 2019 RFI - 24/05/19 Moving to Brisbane Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marisawright 10,066 Posted May 12, 2021 57 minutes ago, mppc said: Thank you so much for the reply, I got both my 309/100 visas in Jan 2020 so I thought as I got the 100 straight away after 2 years I could apply. Years ago, it was only 2 years. It went up to 4 years some time ago. Scot by birth, emigrated 1985 | Aussie husband granted UK spouse visa, moved to UK May 2015 | Returned to Oz June 2016 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon the Hat 1,072 Posted May 12, 2021 2 hours ago, mppc said: Thank you so much for the reply, I got both my 309/100 visas in Jan 2020 so I thought as I got the 100 straight away after 2 years I could apply. Note you also have to be resident in Australia, the time after your visa grant but before you migrate doesn't count as far as I know. PR (100) moved to Perth September 2021 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulhand 947 Posted May 12, 2021 15 hours ago, Jon the Hat said: Note you also have to be resident in Australia, the time after your visa grant but before you migrate doesn't count as far as I know. That does somewhat depend on previous visa/visit history. ____________________________________________________________________ Paul Hand Registered Migration Agent, MARN 1801974 SunCoast Migration Ltd All comments are general in nature and do not constitute legal or migration advice. Comments may not be applicable or appropriate to your specific situation. Any comments relate to legislation and policy at date of post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon the Hat 1,072 Posted May 13, 2021 11 hours ago, paulhand said: That does somewhat depend on previous visa/visit history. Yes i was basing on the fact that they applied from NI, and mentioned the date of grant vs when they moved to Australia. PR (100) moved to Perth September 2021 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mppc 87 Posted May 19, 2021 I have been in Australia from July 2019 first on a visitor visa then from Jan 2020 on a 309/100 so would July count as 2 years or Jan? Applied from Northern Ireland 309/100 application submitted front loaded (no agent) - 21st January 2019 Police Checks - February 2019 Husband (sponsor) police checks both Australian and British uploaded March 2019 Medical in Glasgow - complete 7th March 2019 RFI - 24/05/19 Moving to Brisbane Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulhand 947 Posted May 19, 2021 2 minutes ago, mppc said: I have been in Australia from July 2019 first on a visitor visa then from Jan 2020 on a 309/100 so would July count as 2 years or Jan? It's 4 years from July 2019 for citizenship, provided that you are not absent for more than one year in the four and no more than 3 months in the 12 months before applying. When the time comes, you need to make a separate application, no one will contact you. ____________________________________________________________________ Paul Hand Registered Migration Agent, MARN 1801974 SunCoast Migration Ltd All comments are general in nature and do not constitute legal or migration advice. Comments may not be applicable or appropriate to your specific situation. Any comments relate to legislation and policy at date of post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mppc 87 Posted May 19, 2021 Fantastic thank you @paulhand I have got myself very confused Applied from Northern Ireland 309/100 application submitted front loaded (no agent) - 21st January 2019 Police Checks - February 2019 Husband (sponsor) police checks both Australian and British uploaded March 2019 Medical in Glasgow - complete 7th March 2019 RFI - 24/05/19 Moving to Brisbane Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
