Pallen Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Hi all I currently have Skilled Migration residency Visa (Sub/Class 139) and I hav to be in Australia for March 2011 BUT my father has recently had 2 strokes and is now recovering. He is not allowed to drive for the short term and I would like to stay another few months to help with his rehabilitation Is this possible and how will I undertake this? I have been in Australia, to activate my visa, in 2007 and was there for about 2 months and again in 2009 for about a month. I know that if I had been there for 2 years then I would be granted an RRV easier.. but I believe it is possible to have one granted on compassionate grounds. Best regards and thanks Antony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest31881 Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Sorry to hear about your father I hope he is feeling better soon. To be honest Pallen I would be contacting a good agent to see if they could help me. If I have understood you correctly, you have validated your visa but never emigrated, just used the visa to visit. One of the criteria for an RRV is showing a commitment to Australia, I do not think you can do that. As you are not resident I do not think you could ask for a residents return Visa, what it sounds like you really need is an extension to your visa to allow you to emigrate and i think they are very hard to get as Australian Immigration obviously feel 5 yrs is enough time to make the move. Contact an agent and get some professional advice they may know how to word the application to get you a good chance of success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pallen Posted January 1, 2011 Author Share Posted January 1, 2011 Yes Ive never actually emigrated yet; I have actualy been using the time to travel before I start my new life in Australia BUT now with the complication of my father I just really require an additional 3 months or so to make sure my parents get back on their feet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmaroo Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 I think you will find it difficult to gain a extension as you have not actually established a life in australia!.I would contact DIAC or an agent as advised! Good luck Emma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumpkin Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 There is no such thing as an extension. You will either get a RRV or you will not. I don't think your father's recent illness is a terribly strong justification for why the visa has not been used in the last five years. However I have seen RRVs being granted when you would really think there was no chance whatsoever. But do not go this one alone, get a registered migration agent to help you put something together. I think your chances are very slim, but I have thought that before and an applicant has succeeded; the worst that can happen is you are refused so definitely worth a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest arniespie22 Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 I have a similar case with Anthony. Actually my visa expired last January 2011. I have been twice to Sydney but stayed for a month only. I am planning to apply for a 3-month RRV this coming june. I have a bank account in Australia do you think they will grant me a 3mos RRV? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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