mppc Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 I got my 309/100 visa Jan 2020 and I think I have to wait two years before I apply for a citizenship. I'm not sure if I read you can apply after 18 months then I seen it was 4 years. I'm just wondering if anyone can give me advice on what happens next, do we get contacted by immi or is there another process I will need to do? Many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rammygirl Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 To be clear were you granted the temporary partner visa or full PR? Citizenship is a completely separate process and you can apply when you qualify. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vickyplum Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 (edited) You must have lived in Australia for the past four years on a valid visa and have been a Perm Resident for the last 12 months. ie, to apply now, you need to have been a Permanent Resident (100 visa) for the past 12 months, and lived in Aus on any visa (ie, 309 visa) for three years prior to that. there are also rules about how long you've spent outside of the country in the past four years as well as the last 12 months. You won't get prompted to apply, you just need to start your application and prepare supporting documents, when your four years are getting close. More details on Gov website: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/citizenship/become-a-citizen/permanent-resident#Eligibility Edited May 12, 2021 by vickyplum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mppc Posted May 12, 2021 Author Share Posted May 12, 2021 Thank you so much for the reply, I got both my 309/100 visas in Jan 2020 so I thought as I got the 100 straight away after 2 years I could apply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 57 minutes ago, mppc said: Thank you so much for the reply, I got both my 309/100 visas in Jan 2020 so I thought as I got the 100 straight away after 2 years I could apply. Years ago, it was only 2 years. It went up to 4 years some time ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon the Hat Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 2 hours ago, mppc said: Thank you so much for the reply, I got both my 309/100 visas in Jan 2020 so I thought as I got the 100 straight away after 2 years I could apply. Note you also have to be resident in Australia, the time after your visa grant but before you migrate doesn't count as far as I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulhand Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 15 hours ago, Jon the Hat said: Note you also have to be resident in Australia, the time after your visa grant but before you migrate doesn't count as far as I know. That does somewhat depend on previous visa/visit history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon the Hat Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 11 hours ago, paulhand said: That does somewhat depend on previous visa/visit history. Yes i was basing on the fact that they applied from NI, and mentioned the date of grant vs when they moved to Australia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mppc Posted May 19, 2021 Author Share Posted May 19, 2021 I have been in Australia from July 2019 first on a visitor visa then from Jan 2020 on a 309/100 so would July count as 2 years or Jan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulhand Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 2 minutes ago, mppc said: I have been in Australia from July 2019 first on a visitor visa then from Jan 2020 on a 309/100 so would July count as 2 years or Jan? It's 4 years from July 2019 for citizenship, provided that you are not absent for more than one year in the four and no more than 3 months in the 12 months before applying. When the time comes, you need to make a separate application, no one will contact you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mppc Posted May 19, 2021 Author Share Posted May 19, 2021 Fantastic thank you @paulhand I have got myself very confused Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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