Document That Outlines Method For Calculating Time Spent Inside And Outside Of Australia For An Applicant For Citizenship By Conferral ​

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This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP VM-6653), approved 29 November 2023, establishes the methodology for calculating general residence requirements under the Australian Citizenship Act 2007 for applicants seeking Australian citizenship by conferral under subsections 21(2), 21(3), and 21(4). The document provides detailed guidance for citizenship delegates responsible for assessing conferral applications, covering calculation of time spent inside and outside Australia, unlawful non-citizen status, permanent resident requirements, and overseas absences. The SOP references related procedural instructions including CPI 8 (Residence Requirements and Discretions), CPI 9 (Permanent Resident Definition), and CPI 20 (New Zealand Citizens), directing officers to supplementary guidance documents for comprehensive implementation. The procedure addresses permanent residency status verification at both application and decision stages, as this status is a prerequisite for citizenship conferral eligibility.