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Can you become an Australian citizen without living in Australia?
The question is not as “silly” as it sounds!
Section 21(2) of the Australian Citizenship Act 2007 specifies that persons who are seeking to become Australian citizens “by conferral” must satisfy the “general residence requirement” of section 22.
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A hung Parliament means that it is unlikely that Carer visas and the Aged Parent visa will be culled for the time being.
It is also unlikely that the Labor drive to crush the 457 visa will have any momentum.
The downside will be that urgent reform and simplification of the statutory scheme will likely be stalled.
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IMMI 16/009 Arrangements for Visitor Visa Applications 2016/009
IMMI 16/011 Australian Values Statement for Public Interest Criterion 4019 – 2016/011
IMMI 16/012 Visas Attracting a Subsequent Temporary Application Charge 2016/012
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The following email has just been received by the NSW State Government:
NSW 190 Priority Skilled Occupation List - 2016-17
Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
Will my driving record affect my chances of getting Australian citizenship?
That is perhaps the most common question that may be asked by applicants who wish to acquire Australian citizenship “by conferral”, after first obtaining permanent residency and then meeting the residency requirements of the Australian Citizenship Act.
After all, practically everyone drives a car, and practically everyone commits a traffic infraction of some sort!
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