Why apply for an Australian PR?

• 8th Happiest country in the world
• 190,000 million migrants will be invited in 2024
• 800,000 job vacancies for skilled professionals
• 100 times ROI with an Australia PR
• Access to Universal Healthcare System
• FREE Education for your children
• Retirement Benefits
• Easiest Path to Australian Citizenship

Australia PR status is provided to those who have a permanent residency visa. Although candidates with Australian PR don’t necessarily have Australian citizenship, Permanent residents in Australia can live, work, and study in the country for five years. After residing in Australia on PR status for 4years, the candidate can apply for citizen-based eligibility.  

What is an Australian PR?

Australia offers options to apply for a PR visa. An Australia PR visa allows eligible candidates to become permanent residents in Australia. Applicants can choose the appropriate option for the Australian PR based on eligibility and requirements. Here is the list of Australia PR Visas that an individual can opt for depending on their category:

• Subclass 189 visa
• Subclass 190
• Subclass 891 visa
• Graduate work visa
• Skilled Migration visas
• Carer visa
• Australian partner visas
• GTI (Global Talent Independent Program)
• Australia parent visa
• Skilled Regional Provisional Visa Subclass 489

Australia PR Process

Generally, the Australian PR process has three different stages:

• The first step is to send a skill assessment. If the result is good enough to be considered, then the individual will receive an EOI (Expression of Interest) that includes factors like age, qualification, work experience, etc.
• The applicant must score 65 points in the Australian Points System, which includes factors like age, work experience, qualification, etc.
• After receiving an ITA, the individual can submit their visa application.   

The Australian government provides various pathways for foreign nationals to obtain permanent residency in Australia. The Australian PR process has recently become more accessible if they apply through a Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) or a Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190).

Australia PR Eligibility:

• 45 years of age
• 65 points in the Australian points grid
• Valid skills assessment
• IELTS or PTE score
• Health insurance

Australia PR requirements:

The minimum required points to qualify for Australian PR is 65. The higher an individual scores on the eligibility calculation, the higher the chances of a person being invited to apply increases. Scoring between 80 and 85 points can make an individual eligible for quicker PR invitations. There are different categories in which an individual can apply for an Australian PR visa, with varying eligibility requirements. They are:

Category	Maximum Points
Age (25-32 years)	30 points
English proficiency (8 bands)	20 points
Work Experience outside Australia (8-10 years)	15 points
Work Experience in Australia (8-10 years)	20 points
Education (outside Australia) – Doctorate degree	20 points
Niche skills such as Doctorate or master’s degree by research in Australia	10 points
Study in a regional area	5 points
Accredited in community language	5 points
Professional year in a skilled program in Australia	5 points
State sponsorship (190 visa)	5 points
Skilled spouse or de facto partner (Age, Skills & English language requirements to be met)	10 points
Spouse or de facto partner with ‘competent English’ (No need to meet Skills requirement or age factor)	5 points
Applicants without a spouse or de facto partner or where a spouse is an Australian citizen or PR holder	10 points
Relative or regional sponsorship (491 visa)	15 points

• Age: An individual will score 30 points if their age is between 25 to 32 years. Your age should be below 45 years to apply for a PR visa.
• English proficiency: A score of 8 bands in the IELTS exam can give you a maximum of 20 points. However, the Australian immigration authorities allow applicants to take IELTS, PTE, and English proficiency tests. You can try for the required score on any of these tests.
• Work experience: Skilled employment outside Australia with more than eight years of experience in the last ten years will give you 15 points; fewer years of experience means fewer points. Skilled employment in Australia with 8 to 10 years of experience from the date of application will give you a maximum of 20 points.

Skilled employment in Australia	Points
Less than 1 year	0
1-2 years	5
3-4 years	10
5-7 years	15
8-10 years	20

• Education: The point for the education criteria depends on the education qualification. Maximum points are given to a doctorate from an Australian university or a university outside of Australia, provided the Australian government recognizes it.

Qualifications	Points
A Doctorate degree from an Australian university or institute outside Australia.	20
A Bachelor’s (or Masters) degree from an Australian university or institute outside Australia.	15
Diploma or trade qualification completed in Australia	10
Any qualification or award recognized by the relevant assessing authority for your nominated skilled occupation.	10
Master by research or a Doctorate degree from an Australian educational institution in the STEM fields	10

Skilled Occupation List (Sol): The applicant must choose an occupation in the following professional occupation list. The list contains the occupations that are currently acceptable for migration to Australia. The occupation in the list is updated regularly and reflects the changes in the Australian labor market. There are three types of the SOL:

• Medium- and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
• Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)
• Regional Occupations List (ROL)                             

Spouse application: If the spouse is an applicant for the PR visa, then the spouse will be eligible for additional points to your skill select Expression of Interest. To get these extra 10 points, the spouse needs to meet the following requirements:

• Should be less than 45 years of age
• Should have a basic competent level score in English
• Job occupation code should appear in the same occupation list as the primary applicant list.

Other Qualifications: An individual can gain points if they have any of the following criteria:

Study in a regional area	5 points
Accredited in community language	5 points
Professional year in a skilled program in Australia	5 points
State sponsorship (190 visas)	5 points
Relative or regional sponsorship (491 visa)	15 Points

How to get an Australian PR?

• Step-1 Check your eligibility
• Step-2 Get your skill assessment done.
• Step 3: English Proficiency Test
• Step 4: Register your Expression of Interest
• Step 5: Get your invitation to apply (ITA)
• Step 6: Submit your Australia PR application
• Step 7: Get your PR visa and fly to Australia

Benefits of Australia Permanent Residency:

Australia is regarded as a country of opportunity and benefits. The applicant gets numerous benefits, such as:

• The applicant gets the right to live in the country permanently.
• Travel anywhere within Australia
• Can pursue higher studies in Australia and get eligibility to apply for an educational loan.
• Access to social benefits
• After 5years, apply for a citizenship
• Sponsor your family with permanent residency.
• Eligibility to work in Australia.
• Travel to New Zealand and apply for a visa there.

Jobs in Australia:

OCCUPATION	ANNUAL SALARY IN AUD
IT	$99,642 – $ 115, 000
Marketing & Sales	$84,072 – $103,202
Engineering	$92,517 – $110,008
Hospitality	$60,000 – $75,000
Healthcare	$101,569- $169279
Accounting & Finance	$77,842 – $92,347
Human Resources	$80,000 – $99,519
Construction	$72,604 – $99,552
Professional and Scientific Services	$90,569 – $108,544

Australian PR cost from UK

Visa subclass	Base application charge (primary applicant)	Additional Applicant charge 18 and over(Secondary applicant)	Additional applicant charge under 18(child applicants)
Subclass 189 Visa	AUD4,640	AUD2,320	AUD1,160
Subclass 190 Visa	AUD4,640	AUD2,320	AUD1,160
Subclass 491 Visa	AUD4,640	AUD2,320	AUD1,160

 

Australia PR processing time:

Visa	Stream	90% of visas processed
189 - Skilled Independent (subclass 189)	Points-Tested	30 months
190 - Skilled Nominated (subclass 190)		18 months
491 - Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491)	State/Territory Government Nominated Regional	9 months

 

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