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Changes to lodgement arrangements for Australian citizenship by descent and evidence of Australian citizenship

From 1 November 2021, the Department of Home Affairs’ website will direct all applicants for Australian citizenship by descent and Evidence of Australian citizenship to lodge their application through the government online system, ImmiAccount. From 1 November 2021, paper application forms for these two citizenship application pathways will no longer be available on the Department’s website. …

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Australia relaxes citizenship requirements for some permanent residents

Minister for Immigration Alex Hawke has announced additional flexibility in granting citizenship to talent visa holders and athletes in the Australian Commonwealth Games teams. This flexibility also applies to ships’ crew, senior business people, research scientists, and distinguished artists. Minister Hawke said Australian citizenship is a rare privilege. “The unique work and travel demands on …

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Maintaining your Permanent Residence in Australia

You may think that being an Australian permanent resident, you have an automatic right to return to Australia from overseas. But this is not the case. Permanent residency is also not ‘forever’ as the permanent residency visa may be cancelled. To maintain your Australian permanent resident status, you must ensure that you:  1. meet the …

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Australian permanent residency and citizenship

An Australian permanent resident is someone who holds a permanent visa but is not a citizen.  As a permanent resident of Australia, you generally can:remain in Australia indefinitely – work and study in Australia – enrol in Australia’s national health scheme, Medicare – sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence – apply for Australian citizenship, if eligible …

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Australian residency rights for children born to migrant parents

Prior to 1986, all babies born in Australia automatically became Australian citizens. However, this has changed due to the increasing number of short-term visa holders living in the community.  Today, when a child is born in Australia to a parent who is an Australian citizen, the child automatically acquires Australian citizenship.  When one of the …

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