Good Day to each and All,
After 5 years of living and working in Australia, as a European expat, I had to leave in 2019.
With the Covid-19 and many other factors,It has been clear to me that I will not be returning in Australia for any foreseable future.
In order to streamline my personal administration and accountancy, I decided to close any accounts I have in Australia, savings,super etc...
Now Since I decided to do It in May 2021, my super went to the ATO, as per the rule, by all acounts.
After verifying my eligibility, with both the ATO and Australian Foreign Office.
I, then filed my DASP, so I can cash out my hard earned money and as per the rule,I am entitled to.
All of It, from France, with the time difference and the phone rates that It entails.
After nary an update, and getting my mailman to be on the lookout for any non-European mail.
I decided to hop on back on here, to see what is going on.
Only to find out that my Personal details have been changed.
Apparently I am now an Australian Resident, and was never a Working Holiday Maker.
Good News for Me I guess. My super is still held by the ATO.
Now I held whm twice then I did apply for a Partner (Temporary) (class UK) (subclass820) / Partner (Residence) (class BS) (subclass 801) visa , for which I obtained a briding visa , that I held until the very day I left.
I was never a permanent resident. I never held anything beyond working holiday and the aforementioned bridiging visa. I double checked,and trust me having to go back into my immi account, after so long has passed is not fun.
Again, before even starting the process, I did call the ATO and Foreign Office, who both assured me that I'm still considered a temporary resident, hence, unlike Australians I do not need to justify the withdrawal of my ATO held SUPER, and as such I will also be taxed up to 35%.
All I need to do is to file a DASP.
Keep in mind, the online application, will show eligibility when entering your passport number, as the latter is linked to your immigration account with the accurate and updated visa status.
So If I was a Permanent resident, I couldn't even go through past the 1st page.
Now I've done the same process again, the DASP went through, with an expected 28 days processing, because of course.
Now that I think about It, both times I did not receive any confirmation. on the ATO message nor my contact e-mail.
Now I would appreciate, from the bottom of my heart. If there's anyone would could send me into the right direction, a direct e-mail, a direct phone line, the relevant online application.
ANYTHING for me to be done with Australia.
Once and for All
One of the best experiences in my life, is becoming resentful by the day.
Thanks in advance, and all the best.
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