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Posted on May 24 2024

What is Australia PR?

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Updated May 24 2024

What is Australia PR Visa?

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.

 

Are you looking to apply for Australia PR Visa? Reach out to experts at Y-Axis for assistance.

 

Why apply for Australia PR?

As an Australian PR, one can avail many benefits, they are as follows:

  • The visa holder can reside and work anywhere in Australia
  • Avail Medical Care
  • Buy a property or take a loan
  • Sponsor family and relatives
  • Travel in and out of Australia
  • Apply for Citizenship if eligible
  • Get qualified for government services and benefits

Limitations of Australian PR

As a PR, there are certain things one cannot do. They are as follows:

  • An Australian PR cannot apply for or hold an Australian Passport.
  • They cannot avail of student loans.
  • They cannot join the Australian Defence Forces.
  • They cannot vote in the Australian elections.
  • They cannot work on any on-going projects in the Australian Government.
  • While traveling back to the country, they require a valid legal document such as a Return Resident Visa.

Pathways to Apply for Australia PR

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

 

*Planning to migrate to Australia? Talk to Y-Axis, world’s number 1 overseas immigration consultancy for step-by- step assistance.

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