DFA_Lateral_Transfer
Clanker
Dear All
There seems to be some confusion about applications for citizenship, etc. I hope the following helps:
Under section 23 The Australian Citizenship Act 2007
ADF members qualify for citizenship after 90 days service with the ADF.
http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/cth/consol_act/aca2007254/s23.html
Under section 46 (2A)
Children who are under 16 may also apply for citizenship when responsible parent for that child makes an application for citizenship. The child must be under 16 at the time of application.
http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/cth/consol_act/aca2007254/s46.html
ADF members are required to sit the citizenship test, but this can be done before completing the 90 days service. In some areas there are waiting lists for sitting the tests so I would advise to book early!
Once you (and the kids) become citizens you need to apply for your Australian passports.
Spouses and children 16yrs & over are permanent residents and must complete lawful residence before qualifying for citizenship.
The new residence requirements apply to people who become permanent residents on or after 1 July 2007.
The new residence requirements for Australian citizenship in the Australian Citizenship Act 2007 mean that applicants will need:
* four (4) years lawful residence in Australia immediately prior to making an application for Australian citizenship with at least 12 months as a permanent resident, and
* absences from Australia of no more than 12 months in total in the four (4) years prior to application, and no more than ninety (90) days in the 12 month permanent residency period prior to application.
http://www.citizenship.gov.au/learn/law-and-policy/legis_changes/res_req_changes/
The Department of Immigration keeps track of the days permanent resident visa holders spend out of the country and will issue a warning letter if they think you are spending too much time out of the country.
DFA are working to get the legislation changed so that spouses and children 16yrs & over gain citizenship with the ADF member, so Iâll keep you posted.
C
There seems to be some confusion about applications for citizenship, etc. I hope the following helps:
Under section 23 The Australian Citizenship Act 2007
ADF members qualify for citizenship after 90 days service with the ADF.
http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/cth/consol_act/aca2007254/s23.html
Under section 46 (2A)
Children who are under 16 may also apply for citizenship when responsible parent for that child makes an application for citizenship. The child must be under 16 at the time of application.
http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/cth/consol_act/aca2007254/s46.html
ADF members are required to sit the citizenship test, but this can be done before completing the 90 days service. In some areas there are waiting lists for sitting the tests so I would advise to book early!
Once you (and the kids) become citizens you need to apply for your Australian passports.
Spouses and children 16yrs & over are permanent residents and must complete lawful residence before qualifying for citizenship.
The new residence requirements apply to people who become permanent residents on or after 1 July 2007.
The new residence requirements for Australian citizenship in the Australian Citizenship Act 2007 mean that applicants will need:
* four (4) years lawful residence in Australia immediately prior to making an application for Australian citizenship with at least 12 months as a permanent resident, and
* absences from Australia of no more than 12 months in total in the four (4) years prior to application, and no more than ninety (90) days in the 12 month permanent residency period prior to application.
http://www.citizenship.gov.au/learn/law-and-policy/legis_changes/res_req_changes/
The Department of Immigration keeps track of the days permanent resident visa holders spend out of the country and will issue a warning letter if they think you are spending too much time out of the country.
DFA are working to get the legislation changed so that spouses and children 16yrs & over gain citizenship with the ADF member, so Iâll keep you posted.
C