Guest Muko497 Posted July 18, 2010 Hi Guys, Just a quick message, to ask if someone could tell me if the 12 month working holiday visas counts towards anything regarding Migration. As me and the missis have had a 12 months working holiday visa, and are granted another. So when the time comes for me and the missis to move would any of that information i.e 2 years living & working in australia count towards anything @ all?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matjones 860 Posted July 18, 2010 Hi Guys,Just a quick message, to ask if someone could tell me if the 12 month working holiday visas counts towards anything regarding Migration. As me and the missis have had a 12 months working holiday visa, and are granted another. So when the time comes for me and the missis to move would any of that information i.e 2 years living & working in australia count towards anything @ all?? Not that i'm aware of. Has no impact at all. Only benefit is that while you are there you might be able to find an employer to sponsor you, but not a too common occurrence. Moved to Oz 02/2011 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lyra 10 Posted August 4, 2010 Pretty sure it counts! My friend just got her permanent visa and she has only been here on holidays before and all of that time counts towards her time to apply for citizenship. It can only look good that you have lived and worked here for 2 years. Good luck! Lyra Pom in Oz since March 2010 :cute: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raul Senise 1,979 Posted August 4, 2010 Hi Guys,Just a quick message, to ask if someone could tell me if the 12 month working holiday visas counts towards anything regarding Migration. As me and the missis have had a 12 months working holiday visa, and are granted another. So when the time comes for me and the missis to move would any of that information i.e 2 years living & working in australia count towards anything @ all?? It will count towards time in Australia if you later obtain Permanent Residency and want to apply for Citizenship. Raul T Senise Registered Migration Agent MARN 0636699 www.ozimmigration.com "If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest jenny79 Posted August 4, 2010 it counts for citizenship, as do any "(lawful) holidays spent in australia (if holidays in Australia took place during the mentioned period as stipulated by citizenship requirements). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Muko497 Posted August 9, 2010 Thanks for all your help guys!!! Take Care Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lashie 10 Posted May 8, 2012 Pretty sure it counts! My friend just got her permanent visa and she has only been here on holidays before and all of that time counts towards her time to apply for citizenship. It can only look good that you have lived and worked here for 2 years. Good luck! Uuuuh what? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lebourvellec 738 Posted May 8, 2012 Uuuuh what? This is an old thread - the answers are stating time spent in Australia can be used towards lawful time in Australia for Citizenship Australian Citizenship Act 2007 Residence Requirements To satisfy the residence requirements you must have: 4 years lawful residence in Australia. This period must include 12 months as a permanent resident immediately before making an application for Australian citizenship and absences from Australia of no more than 12 months in total in the 4 years prior to application, including not more than 90 days in the 12 months immediately prior to application. Lawful residence means residence in Australia on a temporary or permanent visa. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest31881 Posted May 8, 2012 As lebourvellec says, This is an old thread, to avoid any confusion with out of date answers I have closed the thread, please feel free to start a new thread to get any questions you have answered. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites