Australia Permanent Residency

Australia is one of the best countries to apply Permanent Residency (PR) Visa and settle permanently. It ranks among top 10 countries of the world for Citizenship, quality of life and Education, etc. Australian government has designed various Visa subclasses to offer permanent residency to the deserving candidates. It’s one of those countries, which first introduced point based and organized immigration system.

Recently Australian government has implemented some key changes to its immigration programs and visa categories to boost migration to regional Australia and meet the skill shortage therein.

Two most popular point tested Skilled Permanent visas of Australia are as follows:

• Subclass 189 Visa (Independent visa)
• Subclass 190 Visa (Need state nomination to apply)

To apply for most of these permanent residency visas, you need to follow a point based immigration system. The point based immigration system of Australia determines your eligibility for PR Visa based on the points you score for key selection factors, i.e. age, language proficiency, work experience, education, etc.

Latest Changes to Australia Immigration Point System

With effect from November 16, 2019, Australia has applied a few key changes in its point based immigration system as well as in the regional migration. The changes not only allocate extra immigration points to applicants based on spouse credentials and regional migration, etc. But also encourage the regional migration for the interested applicants.

Click here to see the list of Australia immigration changes applicable from November 16, 2019

If you wish to confirm your eligibility for Permanent Residency (PR) in Australia, you may click on the ‘Do I Qualify’ button below. 

Let’s discuss the crucial aspects of Australia PR, i.e. its benefits, requirements, and different visa categories offering PR. In case you are wondering, what are the benefits you will be getting as an Australian permanent resident, let’s find out the key benefits of the Australian PR.

Key Benefits of Australian Permanent Residency (PR) visa

The rights and privileges being given to a permanent resident of Australia are as follows:

• You can live and work in Australia indefinitely.
• You are allowed to leave and enter Australia frequently within the initial period of five years after that it can be renewed, if you meet the criteria.
• After spending initial years on permanent residency status, you can apply for citizenship
• Permanent residents enjoy many rights and privileges just like an Australian citizens, including access to free or subsidized legal and health services.
• You can sponsor your relatives to Australia, subject to fulfilling residence criteria and assurance of support requirements.
• Australian PR status provides you right to apply for Australian consular assistance overseas
• It also provides you right to travel, live, work and study in New Zealand, after the approval of New Zealand government.
• Your children born inside Australia will be considered as Australian citizens by birth. 

If you are one among the aspirants of Australian PR, let’s find out the key requirements for the same.

What are the requirements to apply Australia PR visa?

As already conveyed, Australia has got a point based immigration system. The process to get PR in Australia is a stepwise process. Let’s first explore the key Australia PR requirements

• Arrange key Documents: First of all, arrange the key documentsto apply for PR in Australia. Apart from the routine travel and educational documents, you would require the two main documents, i.e.
  • English language proficiency test result (IELTS) and
  • Skill Assessment report by a relevant assessing authority.
• Choose Appropriate Visa: You would require choosing the right PR Visa category to apply. The most common PR visa categories are, Subclass 189 (Non-sponsored visa), Subclass 190 (State Nominated Visa), Subclass 186 (employer nominated visa), etc. See below all visa categories of Australia PR
• Select an Occupation from SOL: Once the relevant visa is chosen, you need to select an occupation from the skilled occupation list (SOL). If you are applying for non-sponsored, visa (i.e. subclass 189 visa), you need to choose the occupation from the SOL of Australia, whereas, if you are applying for any state nominated visa (i.e. subclass 190 visa), you need to choose combined list of eligible skilled occupationof that particular Australian state.
• Apply in point based system: Once all the above things are done, it’s time to apply in the point based system of Australia. You need to submit Expression of Interest (EOI) in the online SkillSelect system of Australia mentioning your key profile details, i.e. age, education, work experience, language ability, etc. You will be given points for each of your profile factor. Your collective score must be at least 65 pointsto apply through the system. However, higher point score will certainly boost your chances of securing invitation to apply for visa.
• Health and Character Requirements:You must meet the health and character requirements, i.e. you need to be medically fit and morally good in character. You would require providing relevant certifications as well, after going through the medical examination and character verification process. 

Have a query or want to calculate your points for Australia PR? Click on the below point calculator 

Since, you are through with the key process requirements, let’s find out how you can apply for Australian PR in a stepwise manner.

How to Apply Australian PR easily?

You can follow a stepwise process to apply for Australian permanent residency visa. Take a look.

• Check whether your occupation is there in the relevant Skilled occupation list of Australia
• Collect the essential documents and
• Select the right visa category to apply
• Obtain the nomination from an Australian state if applying for State nominated visa, i.e. Subclass 190
• Submit expression of interest (EOI) in the online SkillSelect system and obtain minimum 65 points
• wait for Invitation to apply for visa from DHA
• Once ITA is received, submit application and documents for Australia PR within 60 days of receiving ITA
• Wait for the application processing and obtain and submit PCC and medical certificate only when it is asked for
• Get approval for visa from DHA

If you have any query or doubts related to Australia PR Visa you can ask here. 

What are the Australian PR visa categories?

There are many categories to choose from while applying for Australia Permanent residency. Find below the list of key visa categories for obtaining Australia PR: 

1. Skilled independent visa (subclass 189).
2. Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491)
3. State sponsored visa (Subclass 190).
4. Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa (subclass 187)–Now closed
5. Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186).
6. Business Talent (Permanent) visa (subclass 132).
7. Distinguished Talent visa (subclass 124).
8. Protection visa (subclass 866).
9. Contributory Aged Parent visa (subclass 864/143).
10. Aged Dependent Relative visa (subclass 838/114).
11. Orphan Relative visa (subclass 837).
12. Remaining Relative visa (subclass 835/115).
13. Aged Parent visa (subclass 804/103)
14. Child visa (subclass 802/101)
15. Partner visa(subclass 801).
16. Partner visa(subclass 100).
17. Woman at risk visa (subclass 204).
18. Emergency Rescue visa (subclass 203).
19. Global Special Humanitarian visa (subclass 202).
20. In-country Special Humanitarian visa (subclass 201).
21. Refugee visa (subclass 200).
22. Former Resident visa (subclass 151).
23. Orphan Relative visa (subclass 117)
24. Contributory Parent visa (subclass 143).
25. Remaining Relative visa (subclass 115).
26. Aged Dependent Relative visa (subclass 114).
27. State/Territory Sponsored Investor visa (subclass 893).
28. State/Territory Sponsored Business Owner visa (subclass 892).
29. Investor visa (subclass 891).
30. Business Owner visa (subclass 890).
31. Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 888).
32. Skilled Regional visa (subclass 887).
33. Distinguished Talent visa (subclass 858).
34. Parent visa (subclass 103).
35. Adoption visa (subclass 102).
36. Child visa (subclass 101).
37. Carer visa (subclass 116)
38. Carer visa (subclass 836) 

Also read: How to apply Australian PR Visa from India? 

If you are applying visa in Australia for the first time, it is advisable to take assistance from trusted Australia immigration consultant as various changes have been implemented in the system and process in last few months. 

What is processing time of Australia PR?

The processing time of Australian permanent residency application depends on the visa category you applied along with various other factors, i.e.

• Whether or not an applicant has lodged a complete application from all aspects, including all essential supporting documents
• How fast you reply to any requests for additional information
• Time elapsed to perform required checks on the supporting information provided
• Time elapsed in receiving any additional information from external agencies, particularly in relation to health, character, and national security requirements

How Visas Avenue can help you apply for PR visa in Australia? 

Visas Avenue being the registered immigration consultancy company for Australia, immigration provides you key help and support in online as well as manual application process from start till end. Key immigration services you will be getting from Visas Avenue are:

• Case Study/Analysis
• Application Pre Assessment
• Documentation Assistance
• Letter Drafting
• Visa Application Filing
• IELTS coaching
• International Admissions
• Refusal Case Analysis and Refiling
• Visa Follow up with Immigration Office 

You may call the qualified Australia immigration experts at Visas Avenue on Toll Free No. 78-18-000-777. 

To confirm your eligibility for Australian PR visa, you may fill the free assessment form. You may also send your queries with regards to Australia immigration and PR visa to email id- [email protected]. 

To know about Australia permanent resident visa processing time, application costs and more kindly, visit our FAQ page.