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stuckaustralian   
12 Oct 2010
Work / Residence Permit for an Australian in Poland. Applying for another one.. [41]

Hi there,

I'm Australian and have been living here for around 3 years. I have had a residence permit for 2 years (technically cos it took so bloody long to get it that by the time i got it, 6mths had already passed). I am in the process of applying for another one and I have been requested to go in with a translator to explain a few things on my application under oath.

I was under the understanding (from the information given to me by the people who work at the foreigners department) that once I have a residence permit I can work at any school. While I had the residence permit, I worked for a few schools- some of them private companies and one 'Placowki Ksztalcenia Ustawicznego'. I couldn't find a translation anywhere for that phrase so I am assuming it means a certified place of learning.

I went in to check the status of my application they told me I need to explain a few contracts with a couple of schools (the ones which aren't certified places of learning) and why the border police were not able to find any neighbors who knew or recognized me at my melded address.

So the questions are:

1) Has anyone had any experience at an official interview or the same problem?
2) Does anyone have any advice?

The facts are:
1) I have been working for 3 non-certified companies for a year without a work permit (because of the information provided) and it can be proven on my account statement which I had to give them

2) I don't live at the melded address because the place I live at is a private flat and the owners have rented it out on the DL.

I know its a long shot and a long post, but I hope someone can led a hand.

Thanks in advance
stuckaustralian   
12 Oct 2010
Work / Residence Permit for an Australian in Poland. Applying for another one.. [41]

Thank you for the replies! I'll be going in with my bf's brother's girlfriend. She works for a law firm but isn't a lawyer yet. Cross your fingers for me! I have been trying to save to leave Poland for so long and as you know saving in Poland isn't easy! I have read about the fines too! I hope my friend can sort something out for me! She doesn't speak English well, but I think well enough.

Here I was trying to organize all the documents early and trying to get all of them in order before applying so I didn't have to make a million trips in like the first time, and all I get for it is a kick in the face. So much for that then, aye!
stuckaustralian   
13 Oct 2010
Work / Residence Permit for an Australian in Poland. Applying for another one.. [41]

I have read that pleading ignorance doesn't work... We weren't aware and one boss wants me to say so if they ask. I'm sure that won't work. If I were in their position I would probably say 'tough luck' to that...

Now I'm worried about my kitties too ;(

I found this: But I don't think it helps...
stuckaustralian   
13 Oct 2010
Work / Residence Permit for an Australian in Poland. Applying for another one.. [41]

I did pay taxes and did my tax return. I even went to the Tax Office to get a declaration stating I don't owe taxes to the state, which is a required document in the application. I'm not set up as my own company either... All the owners say they were not aware I was supposed to have a work permit.

Is deportation the first punishment they reach for? Do you get deported and get a fine? I read the minimum for me is 1000zl and for the companies it is min. 3000zl.
stuckaustralian   
13 Oct 2010
Work / Residence Permit for an Australian in Poland. Applying for another one.. [41]

So far I have got 2 buddies (trainee lawyers) who are going to help prepare what we will say at the interview. They have been reading up on the law and I think the census is that I am screwed.

I am expecting the worst and hoping for the best. I have also been asking a few of my students (who work at public institutions) if they know anyone who works at City Hall to see if they can help. I know that if you have contacts it is an advantage!

I have already looked at flights back home, just to have a heads up on the costs. I have been saving all this time for my ticket home, but as I mentioned earlier, saving is really hard in Poland! I will have to fly to a non-schegan zone and I am under the understanding that the UK in a non-schengan country.

How much does a notarized copy of a passport cost?

I've called the Aussie Embassy too. There is usually a stupid unhelpful lady there that picks up! On the website they state that they can not give legal advice.

smartraveller.gov.au/assisting_within_limits.html