blossom Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Hi Dose anybody know when the citizenship count down time starts? Like when we apply a permanent resident visa and get a bridging visa dose that one year starts from the bridging visa grant date if later on we get the permanent residency. Or it will start from the grant date of permanent residence? CHEERS You have to have been in Australia for four years, without having spent more than a year off shore. Of that four years the last one year has to have been as a permanent resident. So if you have been here at least three years by the time your visa is granted you can apply for citizenship one year after you get pr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maneesh Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Thanks I will call visa medicals Tomm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchy Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Thanks Blossom. . One more question ... I have been living in Australia since may 2010 but on a student visa and never went offshore since then . Dose that matter? I mean will my student visa time be counted too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Yes your student visa time will count. My situation. I came in 2008 on a student visa. My rsms visa was granted in November 2012. So in November 2013 I will have been here for nearly 6 years, the last year being as a permanent resident so I can apply for citizenship. Yay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchy Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Lucky You ..... How much time it took you to get your PR? I mean ur 187 timeline ? I'm still waiting on my nomination which my employer lodged in December 2012 . I lodged my visa application this month as my student visa was expiring. Let's see how I go . My application is a complete decisions ready checklist but it all depends on nomination . They will not even look into it if something gose wrong with nomination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Mine was under the old system, was decission ready and took five months to the day. That was lodged in June. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Move2 Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Hi blossom thanx for reply just want to know how can I know about high risk and low risk am apply from Perth and second is it alright if my company have different abn no for all restaurant . Or it should be same abn thanx Different ABN means different organization and it wont work for you. You can only change workplace with consent of present employer, in the same regional area within two years of PR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Move2 Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 3 weeks....just waiting for afp....so frustrating....Hi just new here apply rsms visa 30 June in Mel till now no news what can I do now Sneh How did you applied on June 30-12 because last date for 119/857 was June 29? After this new visa classes were launched i.e. 187. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 No, 30th of June was the last day. Then from July 1st was the new visa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Wang Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 are you still waiting for AFP????there should be something wrong, AFP takes 1-2 weeks normally, did you call AFP ???they can advise the status of your application good luck mate yes,still waiting, my ma applied afp for me online,almost 3weeks ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Move2 Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 (edited) No, 30th of June was the last day. Then from July 1st was the new visa. Blossom Yes, but it was Saturday holiday. Edited March 25, 2013 by calNgary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 As far as I can tell they were working Saturday and Sunday all through that period as they had so many applications. Some people on here have even had their visas granted on weekends (much to their delight). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jadepearl Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Congrats to those who have received their PR! As for the rest, just like little old me, good luck! I am going into my 10th month of waiting. No CO yet. I am just wondering what is the process after we get a CO. Could anyone enlighten me please? Really hope that some of us will hear some good news today. GOOD LUCK!!! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBP Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 (edited) Congrats to those who have received their PR! As for the rest, just like little old me, good luck! I am going into my 10th month of waiting. No CO yet. I am just wondering what is the process after we get a CO. Could anyone enlighten me please? Really hope that some of us will hear some good news today. GOOD LUCK!!! Hi Jadepearl after you get a CO they will ask for additional Doc if they need it otherwise they will make a decision on your application or in some cases they do not notify you have a CO if everything they need it included in the application straight decsion. Edited March 25, 2013 by calNgary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jadepearl Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Hi Blossom, That's interesting to know. Therefore, if I came here in June 2010 on a student visa. So, when can I apply for citizenship? Thanks! Yes your student visa time will count. My situation. I came in 2008 on a student visa. My rsms visa was granted in November 2012. So in November 2013 I will have been here for nearly 6 years, the last year being as a permanent resident so I can apply for citizenship. Yay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jadepearl Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Thanks RBP for your reply. I too am waiting for a reply as I applied for RSMS 857 on 29 June 2012 Melb PSE. Good luck with yours. I am sure you will hear some good news soon since you have a CO. Good luck again. Hi Jadepearl after you get a CO they will ask for additional Doc if they need it otherwise they will make a decision on your application or in some cases they do not notify you have a CO if everything they need it included in the application straight decsion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBP Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Thanks RBP for your reply. I too am waiting for a reply as I applied for RSMS 857 on 29 June 2012 Melb PSE. Good luck with yours. I am sure you will hear some good news soon since you have a CO. Good luck again. Thanks mate I hope you will hear something soon because there are people who applied in June had alreday their visa. regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Hi Blossom, That's interesting to know. Therefore, if I came here in June 2010 on a student visa. So, when can I apply for citizenship? Thanks! That depends on when you get pr. if you get it after June, then one year from that day. If you get it before June then four years from you arriving on your student visa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psalms23 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Thank you Ryan I am goijng to Mediacare tommrow to get one do they give one on the spot or send a card later on?Regards Hi RBP. I just wanted to share my medicare levy exp with ya and to all those who just got their med cards. I was able to refund all the medicare levy fees that they have charged me since i came to aus on a 457 visa. I have informed my accountant before that i should be exempt but lo and behold after 4 yrs, she hasnt filed for my exemption. So last yr, i filed for the exemption prior to the approval of the 857 grant. So i got my money back. Just sharing just in case somebody is in the same boat...cheers and good luck to all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBP Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 (edited) Hi RBP. I just wanted to share my medicare levy exp with ya and to all those who just got their med cards. I was able to refund all the medicare levy fees that they have charged me since i came to aus on a 457 visa. I have informed my accountant before that i should be exempt but lo and behold after 4 yrs, she hasnt filed for my exemption. So last yr, i filed for the exemption prior to the approval of the 857 grant. So i got my money back. Just sharing just in case somebody is in the same boat...cheers and good luck to all. I went to Centrelink the other day but there is no separatae office for Medicare where I live.So the staff from Centrelink has posted the forms for me once medicare will assess and they will send a card for me . And then I will be eligible for these benefits.Wow :chatterbox::laugh:Psalms23 that something interesting information thank you for sharing us !!! Edited March 25, 2013 by RBP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jadepearl Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Thanks Blossom for your reply....I understand now. Thanks again. That depends on when you get pr. if you get it after June, then one year from that day. If you get it before June then four years from you arriving on your student visa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waraich64 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Hi Frinds, how long take after submitted documents to get decision. I apply 29/6/12. Nomination approved 20/2/13. Request afp and PCC submitted last week. Waiting now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psalms23 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Hi Frinds, how long take after submitted documents to get decision.I apply 29/6/12. Nomination approved 20/2/13. Request afp and PCC submitted last week. Waiting now... It all depends on the co mate on how busy they r. It took me almost a month before being granted 857. Others just get it after a day or two... Others longer.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Wang Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Hi Frinds, how long take after submitted documents to get decision.I apply 29/6/12. Nomination approved 20/2/13. Request afp and PCC submitted last week. Waiting now... morning,I just ask when did you apply afp and when did you receive? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBP Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 (edited) morning,I just ask when did you apply afp and when did you receive?thanks Hi, Hi Ryan you have not received it yet may be give a call to AFP.I applied on 12th Dec and I had received it on 18th dec that quick.Regards Edited March 25, 2013 by RBP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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