Hi, I am currently an Australian permanent resident and I am living in the US (I am a born citizen of USA). I recently found out that I need to live in AU for at least 2 out of the 5 years of my residency. With knowing that I need to pack my bags and get back over there in less then six weeks. My husband just came home from Iraq and I'm not ready to leave. If I don't get back within that time, what happens? Can I re-apply for the residency? Also my mother married an Australian citizen and my daughter was born in the country but before I had my residency so I know she doesn't have thosee benifits. Do these make any difference to possibly re-applying at a later time so I don't need to leave now? Someone please help me