How can I convert my Australian work visa to a PR Visa?

How can I convert my Australian work visa to a PR Visa?

Foreign nationals can enter the country to work in Australia through a Temporary work visa. Australian citizens or PR holders can only get permanent work permits. Foreign nationals are also offered the Temporary Work Visa (TSS). The Temporary work visa (TSS) provides a pathway to acquire a PR in Australia. While TSS is a short-term visa with temporary stay duration, the PR allows foreign nationals to stay in Australia indefinitely.

 

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Ways to transfer Temporary Australia work visa to PR

There are four ways to convert TSS top PR such as:

 

• Employer Nomination Scheme Visa Subclass 186
• Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme Visa Subclass 187
• Convert it through Skilled Migration (points based skilled visas – 189, 190, 489)
• Convert it by applying for a partner visa as a spouse of an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

 

Employer Nomination Scheme Visa Subclass 186

The Employer Nomination Scheme Visa Subclass 186 allows skilled workers to be selected by their employer to work and live in Australia permanently. 

 

Three types of streams fall under Employer Nomination Scheme Visa Subclass 186 to convert the TSS visa to a permanent one:

 

• Direct Entry Stream (subclass 186)
• Labour Agreement Stream (subclass 186)
• Temporary Residence Transition Stream (subclass 186)

 

Eligibility criteria to apply through Direct Entry Stream:

• Get selected by an Australian employer
• Work must be part of the eligible skilled occupation list
• Language proficiency in English

 

Eligibility criteria to apply through the Labour Agreement Stream:

• The employer must have a labor agreement

 

Eligibility criteria to apply through Temporary Residence Transition Stream:

• Nominated by your employer
• Have you worked earlier full-time for your employer for at least two years
• Get 457, TSS, or related bridging visa A, B, or C

 

Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme Visa Subclass 187

Another way to transfer the TSS visa to the PR visa is through the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme Visa, which allows skilled workers to be nominated by their employers in regional areas of Australia to live and work there.

 

There are two streams to apply for a Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme Visa

 

• Direct Entry Stream (Subclass 187)
• Temporary Residence Transition Stream (subclass 187)

 

Eligibility to apply for Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa via Direct Entry Stream:

• Language proficiency in English
• For the nominated occupation must have Skill assessment certificate
• Must be nominated by Regional Certifying Body

 

Eligibility to apply for Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa via Temporary Residence Transition Stream (subclass 187):

1. Aged under 45 years
2. Should have necessary qualifications, skills, and language requirements
3. Must be a subclass 482 worker or a transitional subclass 457
4. Must be employed by a full-time employer for at least two years
5. Nominated by your employer

 

Convert it through Skilled Migration (points-based skilled visas – 189, 190, 489)

This conversion can be made without any sponsorship from an employer. However, the applicant must choose an occupation and get a skill assessment from a certifying authority. The applicant must also have an IELTS score.

 

Getting your PR as partner/ spouse of an Australian citizen/Permanent resident

The applicant can apply for a PR visa if they have a partner who is a Citizen or PR visa holder. The Subclass 457 visa can be converted into a PR if the applicant is in a relationship with an Australian Citizen or PR holder.

 

Also read

Conversion of Subclass 457 Visa to Permanent Residency in Australia

 

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