Eligibility Requirements for immigration to Australia on PR visa

If you’re applying for immigration to Australia on Skilled visa, it is crucial to know and understand the eligibility criteria and documentation required for the whole Australia immigration process. On this page, we have provided the detailed information about the key eligibility requirement for Immigration to Australia on PR visa.

To apply for Australian Permanent Residency visa, you must fulfill the below requirements:

1. Choose an occupation- You must select an occupation from the occupations listed in the relevant Skilled Occupation list of Australia. Australian government every year releases different occupation lists based on the visa categories. These lists comprise highly in demand occupations across different states and territories of Australia.
2. Score Eligibility Points- You must score at least 65 points out of 100 points, based on key profile factors, i.e., age, qualification, Work Experience, English proficiency and other such components if applicable (Click here to calculate your point).
3. Age factor- You must be under 45 years of age, when you apply for Australia Permanent Residence visa. However, you get maximum Immigration points for age factor, when you are in age group 18-39 years.
4. Skill Assessment- You must obtain a positive skills assessment form the recognized assessing authority, i.e. ACS, AACA, AIMS, EA, VETASSESS, etc.
5. English Proficiency: You must provide an approved English language proficiency test, such as International English Language Testing System (IELTS) to your proficiency in all four language abilities, i.e. Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. Minimum IELTS band 6 in all four abilities is required.
6. Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI)- You must submit your Expression of Interest (EOI) in the online SkillSelect system, mentioning all key details of your profile, i.e. age, qualification, experience, etc.
7. Health and character certifications: You must produce the medical certificate of fitness as well as the Police Clearance Certificate (PCC), whenever, asked by the immigration office. However, don’t prepare it in advance, as it also has expiry date, so only prepare these certificates, when you have been asked to produce the same. Usually, you require these documents, after getting the Invitation to Apply (ITA) from Department of Home Affairs (DHA), Australia, i.e. when you submit the complete PR application.
8. Other basic documentation: You must possess and keep handy the other basic documents required for immigration, i.e. Birth Certificates, Marriage Certificates, Passport, Photographs, education and employment related documents, etc.

Submitting the complete and genuine documents is a crucial part of Australia immigration process. Hence, if you are new to immigration, it is wise to take assistance from a MARA registered Australia immigration consultant. You may call or visit Visas Avenue- the leading and trusted Immigration Advisor and Consultant for Australia immigration and PR process.

You may call VA Australia immigration expert on Toll Free Number- 78-18-000-777 or drop us an E-mail at info@visasavenue.com.