New Zealand citizens who hold a Subclass 444 visa are not eligible for Subclass 155 visas unless they are a former Australian permanent resident, that is, either:
1. they were granted an Australian permanent visa, or
2. they were resident in Australia prior to 1 September 1994 as an 'exempt non-citizen' or the holder of a permanent entry permit.
Such applicants will also need to establish:
1. substantial ties of benefit to Australia,
2. compelling reasons for absences greater than 5 years.
1. they were granted an Australian permanent visa, or
2. they were resident in Australia prior to 1 September 1994 as an 'exempt non-citizen' or the holder of a permanent entry permit.
Such applicants will also need to establish:
1. substantial ties of benefit to Australia,
2. compelling reasons for absences greater than 5 years.
