Former Resident Visa

[haggan_family]

Hi, I'm Melanie and I grew up in Adelaide between the ages of 5 and 17. I am now in the UK, having been back since the end of 2001. I am wanting to return (hopefully mid-end of next year 2010) but now have 3 children and a fiance. I should be eligible for a former resident visa.

Has anyone else return on a former resident visa 151? I cannot really find much info on what this means for me and my family as most info is on migrating to Australia.

[caoimhe]

Hi Melanie,
I have no answers to your questions but wanted to welcome you to the site and also thought if I 'bumped' your thread up you may get some answers.
Good luck

[Andrew Williams]

Welcome to PIA Melanie.

Sorry I can't answer your question either but hopefully somebody on here can.

Andy

[suzer]

I think this is where you need to look:
http://www.immi.gov.au/migrants/residents/

You must have spent nine (9) of your first 18 years in Australia as a permanent resident...you qualify as far as the years spent here but were you a perm resident? I would imagine, but you'd have to search it out, you can bring dependents with, as it states that you can sponsor people for permanent residence (subject to waiting periods).

[Alan Collett]

This isn't a commonly encountered visa, but we have assisted with a few ... you are welcome to contact us to discuss ... T 023 80 30 25 25 (Southampton).

My colleague John Sylvester is best placed to assist - he is back from holiday on Monday (20/04).

Best regards.