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491 Visa โ Time to Relocate to Regional + Address Evidence While Offshore?
Hi everyone,
I lodged my 491 visa in December 2023, and received an s56 request in October 2023 for remedicals, which has since been cleared. I'm currently on a Bridging Visa A and living in a non-regional area for work reasons.
As you know, once the 491 visa is granted, the following conditions will apply:
- 8578 โ Must notify of certain changes
- 8579 โ Must live, work or study only in a designated regional area
- 8580 โ Must provide evidence of residential addresses if requested
- 8581 โ Must attend an interview if requested
I have a couple of questions I hope someone can help with:
- After the visa is granted, how much time is given to relocate to a regional area to comply with condition 8579? Is there a grace period, or is the expectation to move immediately?
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We have offshore travel planned for 2-3 months soon after the visa grant. To save on rent during that time, weโre planning to store our belongings at a friendโs place (which is in a regional area).
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What kind of address evidence does Home Affairs accept to show we are residing in a regional area? Would temporary storage at a friendโs place be sufficient?
- Do we need to show lease agreements, utility bills, or anything else to satisfy condition 8580?
Appreciate any guidance from others who have been through this or have insights.
Thanks in advance!
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