Hi, Hope I can find some helpful information here regarding the 12 month waiting period between being granted PR to applying for citizenship. But before getting onto my question, a little background:
I've been living in Australia since 2010, and have applied for Permanent Residency. My aim is to apply for citizenship 12 months from being granted PR.
I'm aware of the following requirements:
- To have been living in Australia on a valid Australian visa for four years immediately before applying which must include the last 12 months as a permanent resident, and
- To not have been absent from Australia for more than one year in total, in the 4 year period, including no more than 90 days in the year before applying.
I'm considering a job offer at the moment that is a FIFO, month on month off. I'd be working overseas and returning to Australia during my off swings. I'd be paid into an Australian bank account and would continue to pay Australian Taxes on my income.
My question is that if I am to pursue this opportunity, would it jeopardise my aim of attaining citizenship 12 months from being granted PR?
I suspect the answer is all wrapped up in how the department of immigration define "being absent" from Australia.
If you have any understandings on this particular topic, I'd greatly value your opinions.
Regards,
I've been living in Australia since 2010, and have applied for Permanent Residency. My aim is to apply for citizenship 12 months from being granted PR.
I'm aware of the following requirements:
- To have been living in Australia on a valid Australian visa for four years immediately before applying which must include the last 12 months as a permanent resident, and
- To not have been absent from Australia for more than one year in total, in the 4 year period, including no more than 90 days in the year before applying.
I'm considering a job offer at the moment that is a FIFO, month on month off. I'd be working overseas and returning to Australia during my off swings. I'd be paid into an Australian bank account and would continue to pay Australian Taxes on my income.
My question is that if I am to pursue this opportunity, would it jeopardise my aim of attaining citizenship 12 months from being granted PR?
I suspect the answer is all wrapped up in how the department of immigration define "being absent" from Australia.
If you have any understandings on this particular topic, I'd greatly value your opinions.
Regards,