Posted on May 24 2024
Australia PR visa is a visa that allows the applicants to reside and work in Australia for 5 years. As the visa expires the PR holders can either apply for a renewal of the PR visa or can apply for Australian Citizenship if they meet the requirements. As a PR the applicant can migrate to Australia along with family members such as spouse, children or parents if they are eligible.
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As an Australian PR, one can avail many benefits, they are as follows:
As a PR, there are certain things one cannot do. They are as follows:
These are the different types of visas through which one can apply for Australia PR. The applicants need to choose the type of visa based on their needs and requirements. The majorly used pathways to apply for Australia PR are as follows:
Factors |
Visa subclass 186 |
Visa subclass 189 |
Visa subclass 190 |
Visa Type |
Skilled Nominated Visa |
Independent Skilled Visa |
Skilled Nominated Visa |
Occupation Lists |
Applicants can select an occupation on the medium to long term skilled occupation list. |
Applicants can select an occupation from the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) or the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) |
Applicants can select an occupation from the MLTSSL, STSOL or a state/territory-specific occupation list. |
Points Test |
Must pass points test (at least 65 points) |
Must pass points test (at least 65 points) |
Must pass points test (at least 65 points) and receive nomination from a state/territory government |
Processing Times |
8 months to 12 months |
16 months to 19 months |
6 months |
Nomination |
Applicants must be nominated by an Australian employer before applying for this visa |
Subclass 189 visa does not require nomination by a state or territory government. |
Applicants of Subclass 190 must first secure nomination from an Australian state or territory government. |
Permanent Residency Pathway |
Direct pathway to permanent residency, but the 186 visa has a travel component that expires every 5 years |
Direct pathway to permanent residency |
Direct pathway to permanent residency |
English Language |
Must meet the minimum English language requirement |
Must meet the minimum English language requirement |
Must meet the minimum English language requirement |
Residency Obligations |
Provides unrestricted permanent residency, enabling applicants to live, work, and study in Australia. |
Must reside in Australia as a permanent resident for at least 2 years before being eligible for citizenship |
Must reside in Australia as a permanent resident for at least 2 years before being eligible for citizenship and live and work in the nominating state/territory for at least 2 years |
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