Australian Permanent Resident Visa
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Permanent Residency (Australia)
What is an Australian Permanent Resident Visa?
A visa that is granted for non-resident of Australia to permanently live and work in Australia is called Australian Permanent Resident Visa. The Australian Permanent Residency Visa program follow a very strict procedure and the details of this program are explained below.
- Skilled immigration for Australia
- An applicant needs to exhibit certain skills to become a Permanent
- Resident of Australia and the Australian PR visa holder enjoys the benefits such as:
- A growing economy with more job opportunities
- World’s Highest pay rates per hour
- Stable political environment
- PR visa holders enjoy the freedom to work anywhere in Australia.
- Freedom to travel in and out of Australia
- Can have access to Australian healthcare and education
- Easy access to citizenship.
- Flexible immigration rules
- New start allowance for the unemployed (For newly arrived PR visa holders)
- Child care subsidy by the government to assist families with their child care fees.
- Income support payment from the center link in case you lose your job
- Baby bonus
- Pension from the government
Now that you’re aware of some of the benefits, let’s look at some of the key pathways for skilled immigration to Australia.
Pathways for Australia skilled immigration
Choosing a right Australian Visa not only boosts your application to Australian permanent residency, but also opens up the path for citizenship. The PR visas have different categories and have different qualifying points. Below are the categories of visa for Australian PR.
Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)
A Permanent resident visa, that entitles the PR visa holder to live and work anywhere in Australia. An applicant needs to score a minimum of 60 points to meet the qualifying criteria for the General skilled Migration Visa.
Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)
An applicant can live, settle and work in a nominated state or territory in Australia for at least 2 years. This visa category requires the applicant to be nominated by the state, or the territory government.
Skilled Regional work Provisional visa (Subclass 491)
The Australian Visa category that replaces the former skilled regional Visa-subclass 489. An applicant can live, work and study in any designated regional arears of Australia for a maximum of 5 years. After staying in Australia for 3 years under this visa, an applicant automatically becomes eligible for PR.
As part of skilled immigration program, Australia adopted a point based system to invite skilled professionals. Points are rewarded based on various eligibility parameters. Below is the list of Eligibility criteria for Australia skilled immigration.
- Age under 45 years
- Diploma or a Bachelor’s degree in any stream.
- Relevant work experience of 2 or more years
- A score of 65 points (Australia’s points system)
- Ability to read, write & speak English
- No criminal records
- Free from major health issues
- Education Transcripts
- Employment experience letter
- Qualifying WES report
- IELTS score card
- Valid passport
- Medical & police clearance certificate
(Note : according to the candidate’s profile there may be a requirement of additional documents)
The Eligible candidates can follow the next procedure as part of Australian skilled immigration process. It is absolutely necessary to follow all the guidelines to avoid any possible Visa rejections.
- First step is to check whether your occupation is listed in the skilled occupation list of Australia
- Ensure you furnish all the documents to avoid delay in processing
- Lodge an Expression of Interest through SkillSelect-Australian online portal that requires you to furnish Age, qualification, IELTS/PTE test scores, work experience etc
- Furnish the skills assessment report from a certified Australian authority
- Ensure your Health and character requirements are met according to Australian Standards
- Once you verify all the details submit your Expression of Interest through SkillSelect and wait until you hear from the Australian Immigration Authority
- Upon selection of your Expression of Interest, you’ll be notified by the Australian department of Home affairs with an Invitation to Apply under chosen subclass via email and on SkillSelect
- You will be required to submit your Visa application along with necessary documents within 60 days of receiving your Invitation.
- On approval of your application, your Australian Permanent Residency will be granted.
The above process looks fairly simple on papers, but the Australian Immigration process is quite complex and time consuming. This is where Novaturient can help you in attaining the desired Visa. Our experienced counselors work closely on individual cases to assist our clients in offering best immigration services.
A lot of factors influence the status of visa applicants. Before going ahead with the process, you can check your eligibility or visit our office for a free consultation.
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