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Posted on May 24 2024

What are the requirements for Australia PR

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Updated May 24 2024

What are the requirements for Australia PR?

For a candidate to apply to Australia PR, there are certain requirements, such as:

Age: The applicant must be under the age of 45.

 

Language Proficiency Test: The candidates who are applying for Australia PR need to have proficiency in the English language. For Australia PR, one can give a

  • IELTS - with an average score of 6 points
  • PET - with a minimum score of 65 points

Work Experience: A candidate must have a work experience outside Australia and in Australia. The more experience they have the more points they can score on the Australia Points Calculator.

 

Education: The applicant must have a degree that either from an Australian university or from a university that is outside of Australia and is recognized by the Australian government.

 

Skilled Occupation List: While a person is applying for Australia PR, the applicant must have or choose a skill that is mentioned in the Skilled Occupation List (SOL). There are 3 categories under this list, they are:

  • Regional Occupation List (ROL)
  • Short Term Skilled Occupational List (STSOL)
  • Medium and Long Term Strategic Skill List (MLTSSL)

Skilled Assessment Test: The applicant must go through a skill assessment test from the Skill Select Portal. In this test the candidate will have to answer a series of questions that are related to their skills. Each of the above mentioned categories have a separate evaluation process.

 

Spouse application: If the applicant's spouse is also applying for PR, there are certain requirements, they are:

  • The spouse must be under the age of 45
  • The spouse must have a basic competent level score in English
  • The spouse's occupation should be mentioned in the same list as that of the applicant

Other requirements: The other requirements that can add points for the applicant are as follows:

 

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

 

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