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How do I maintain my permanent resident status in Australia?

How do I maintain my permanent resident status in Australia?

To maintain your Australian permanent resident status, you must either meet a residence requirement in Australia or prove that you have close ties to Australia. Although your permanent visa will allow you to remain in Australia indefinitely, the travel facility is only valid for a period of 5 years.

What do you need to travel to Australia with a green card?

Both business and tourist green card holders must provide evidence for their need to travel to Australia. For business travelers these include: a business letter of responsibility and a contract letter with company letterhead indicating the responsibilities to be carried out while in Australia; and a letter of invitation from the host in Australia.

When do you Lose Your Green Card status?

Once you become a lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder), you maintain permanent resident status until you: Apply for and complete the naturalization process; or Lose or abandon your status. There are several ways that you can lose your status as a lawful permanent resident.

What happens if my green card is rescinded?

If your lawful permanent residence is rescinded, you will no longer be a Green Card holder and may be placed in removal proceedings. Abandoning Permanent Resident Status You may also lose your permanent resident status by intentionally abandoning it, including but not limited to:

What do you need to know to become permanent resident of Australia?

When you apply for a permanent visa, you will need to meet our visa requirements. Look under Eligibility in each visa to see what those requirements are. As an Australian permanent resident, your right to re-enter Australia after travelling overseas will depend on whether the travel facility on your permanent visa is valid.

What do I need to get a green card in Australia?

Business and tourist green card holders must have enough funds to meet their needs while in Australia. Other than requirements to have medical insurance, applicants must provide proof of their available funds. Applicants may present bank statements and audited accounts, credit card limits, pay slips or tax records.

Where can I find information on becoming a green card holder?

It’s just something you’ve got to work with.” Information for those who have already been granted U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident status (Green Card holder), including information on how to maintain permanent residence, is available on the USCIS website.

Once you become a lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder), you maintain permanent resident status until you: Apply for and complete the naturalization process; or Lose or abandon your status. There are several ways that you can lose your status as a lawful permanent resident.

If your lawful permanent residence is rescinded, you will no longer be a Green Card holder and may be placed in removal proceedings. Abandoning Permanent Resident Status You may also lose your permanent resident status by intentionally abandoning it, including but not limited to: