sbrowne9 Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 Hey All! I have just submitted my application for Citizenship by Conferral, and I've just re-read the required documents which has me questioning myself. In the 'Good Character' documents, it says the below on overseas police checks: Quote Permanent visa holders You need to give us an overseas penal clearance certificate if: you lived or travelled outside Australia since turning 18 years of age, and you held a permanent visa at that time, and the total time you spent outside Australia adds up to 12 months or more, and the time you spent in any one country was 90 days or more. If this applies to you, give us an overseas penal clearance certificate from each country where you spent 90 days or more. We may ask you to give us an overseas penal clearance certificate in other circumstances. Would I be right to read the second point as you held a permanent visa for Australia at that time? I've been here since 2014, I have had various police checks submitted for previous visas, and haven't left the country since my PR was granted...I took it to mean I don't need to provide any further penal clearances, but now I'm doubting myself! Any help or suggestions would be much appreciated! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 2 hours ago, sbrowne9 said: Hey All! I have just submitted my application for Citizenship by Conferral, and I've just re-read the required documents which has me questioning myself. In the 'Good Character' documents, it says the below on overseas police checks: Would I be right to read the second point as you held a permanent visa for Australia at that time? I've been here since 2014, I have had various police checks submitted for previous visas, and haven't left the country since my PR was granted...I took it to mean I don't need to provide any further penal clearances, but now I'm doubting myself! Any help or suggestions would be much appreciated! Thanks! yes it refers to Australian PR. By what you’ve posted here, I’d say you don’t need another check done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbrowne9 Posted February 23, 2023 Author Share Posted February 23, 2023 Thanks so much @Nemesis, that’s what I had thought but had some doubts creep in. Much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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