thnx Crisbella. This is a useful information. when you were out of the country for 5 months, did you have a valid GNIB /or without it ?

I know from the application form that the 6 weeks rule is for each year of residency claimed. In my case, I was out the state for 8 weeks during the 1st year of residency and less than 6 weeks in the next 4 years of residency. As of today I am resident in the state for 5 years and 2 months. Has anyo...