Posted on March 14 2025
Yes, it is possible to convert your Australian student visa (subclass 500) to an Australia PR visa, provided you meet the eligibility requirements and choose a suitable pathway. The Australia student visa cannot be directly converted to a PR visa; instead, you must apply for a visa in the preferred pathway to be eligible for Australia PR.
Your educational qualifications, proficiency in English language skills, occupation, and other factors determine the suitability of an Australia PR pathway for you.
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Every year, multiple international students choose to study in Australia and prefer to extend their stay in the country to eventually apply for permanent residency. The three most popular pathways for international students to apply for Australia PR are given below.
You must have graduated from a two-year full-time study program in Australia to be eligible for this visa. In this pathway you can apply for the Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485).
Points for skilled migration are given based on factors like age, English language skills, work experience, and educational qualifications. In some cases, you are required to obtain a nomination from the state government in Australia. You can apply for PR through the visas given below.
You must have at least 3 years of work experience with the Australia-based employer who sponsored you. You can also apply for an Australian Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186).
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The eligibility criteria for Australia PR are given below. You must:
After meeting the eligibility criteria, you must submit an Expression of Interest to apply for Australia PR.
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