Santosh Posted June 23, 2007 Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 Hello all, if one is GRANTED a 136 BN visa before July 1 2007, but only enters after this date, is that person subject to the old or new Citizenship requirements?ThanksSantosh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExASP Posted June 23, 2007 Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 As I understand it, you will fall under the new citizenship laws. Your PR Visa must be activated before the 1st july to fall under the old laws Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Survival Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 Please explain difference between old and new law and when eligible for citizenship on 136 visa?Hello all, if one is GRANTED a 136 BN visa before July 1 2007, but only enters after this date, is that person subject to the old or new Citizenship requirements?ThanksSantosh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptlabs Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 Please explain difference between old and new law and when eligible for citizenship on 136 visa?The most significant change is the residence requirements for citizenship. It will rise from 2 years to 4 years come 1/7/2007.More here: http://www.citizenship.gov.au/law-and-poli...uirementsQA.htmPeter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sa2uk2oz Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 Please could someone advise..We activated our visa in December 2006. We will take up residency in August 2007.Which date will be used for citizenship requirements? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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