还是pr转citizen的新政策

在官方网站望到了。。以前一直找dima的网站，没有找到任何动静。。感觉是前提放松

了,美国华人。。本来就该这样，PR转citizen要求那么严格干吗，PR的要求严格些就行了，AUS这

边又不像NZ，良多人转了身份就都跑AUS了。。另外，4年好像不是一定要至少是临居了

，只是lawful residence，学生签证旅游签证不都是吗？不外，对老PR来说不生效。。



http://www.citizenship.gov.au/law-and-policy/legislation/changes200406-announce.htm

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Changes to Residence Requirements for Citizenship ( 17 September 2006 )



On 17 September 2006 , in a Citizenship Day speech, the Parliamentary

Secretary to the Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, the Hon

Andrew Robb AO MP, announced changes to the residence qualifying period for

applicants applying for Australian citizenship.



The new residence requirements for Australian citizenship will mean that

applicants will need:



four 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 years

prior to application, and no more than three months in the 12 month

permanent residency period prior to application.



Q&A:

What are the new residence requirements for Australian citizenship?

The new residence requirements for Australian citizenship will mean that

applicants will need:



four 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 years

prior to application, and no more than three months in the 12 month

permanent residency period prior to application.



When will the new residence requirements come into effect?

The Government will be moving amendments to the Australian Citizenship Bill

2005 . Commencement of the legislation is subject to passage through the

Parliament. If it is passed during the current sittings the legislation

could commence as early as Australia Day 2007, 26 January.





Will they affect current permanent residents?

The new residence requirements will only apply to people who become

permanent residents on or after commencement of the legislation.



People who are permanent residents before the commencement of the new

legislation will only need to meet the current residence requirements (

presence in Australia as a permanent resident for periods amounting to two

years in the last five years including one year in the last two immediately

prior to making the application) provided that they apply within three years

from the day the legislation commences.





What are the current residence requirements?

At the moment, the Australian Citizenship Act 1948 provides, for applicants

to be eligible for Australian citizenship, they need to have spent a minimum

of two years permanent residence in Australia in the last five years,

including at least 12 months in the last two years.





What effect will the new residence requirements have on people who apply

before the legislation is changed?

Permanent residents who apply for Australian citizenship before the

legislation is changed will need to meet the current residence requirements.





Will travel overseas affect eligibility under the new requirements?

Absences of up to 12 months during that four year period will be allowed,

with no more than 3 months in the year before making the application.





What effect will the new residence requirements have on temporary residents?

The changes will recognise time spent in Australia as temporary residents

prior to the acquisition of permanent residence. Up to three years of

temporary residence can count towards the four year residence requirement

for citizenship.



In other words, people who become permanent residents after the changes

commence and have been living in Australia on temporary visas immediately

before becoming a permanent resident will be able to have up to 3 years of

the time spent as holders of temporary visas counted towards the 4 year

residence requirement. They will need to have a minimum of one year as a

permanent resident.





Why is the Government changing the residence requirements?

Australian citizenship is a privilege not a right. The Government is focused

on ensuring that citizenship applicants have spent a reasonable period of

time living in Australia so that they are familiar with the Australian way

of life, and to appreciate the commitment that they are required to make

when they become citizens.



The new requirements also recognise the changes in the migration programme

over the years which have resulted in an increasing number of people

spending significant periods of time in Australia as temporary residents

prior to becoming permanent residents.





Are the new residence requirements similar to those in other countries?

Yes. The United Kingdom requires five years lawful residence with no more

than 450 days absence during that time. The United States requires five

years permanent residence with absences of up to six months each year.

Canada requires three years of permanent residence.









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