RRV 155 Visa Grant After 10+ Years Overseas
Case Summary
Background:
The applicant family was granted permanent residency (PR) offshore in August 2009. Following two short initial trips to Australia, each less than four weeks, they returned to China to focus on their growing business and young children. After their PR travel facility expired, they were previously advised by another agent that reapplying for a new PR visa would be necessary. Believing their chance to return to Australia was lost, they did not visit for over a decade until contacting our firm in 2023 seeking to regain their status.
Taking Over the Case:
The core challenge was the significant absence of any tangible ties to Australia over more than ten years—no property, employment, or extended periods of residence. Our strategy involved developing a comprehensive narrative of their compelling personal and business-related reasons for remaining overseas, supported by documented evidence of their ongoing intention to return eventually. We meticulously prepared a detailed submission and assembled nearly 60 supporting documents to build a robust case demonstrating their strong personal reasons for the prolonged absence and their current commitment to resettling in Australia.
Successful Outcome:
The application, featuring a thoroughly prepared legal submission and extensive evidence, was approved within just two business days of lodging. The family successfully regained their residency status without any requests for further information, allowing them to return to Australia as permanent residents.
This case highlights that a lengthy absence does not automatically preclude the grant of a Resident Return Visa, provided a well-documented and compelling case is presented to the decision-maker.
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