Australia Permanent Residence - A Complete Guide

Looking for a future brimming with possibilities and exposure? Australia has all the answers to your search for that perfect place to give your life a fresh start. Being one of the most desired, the Australia PR Visa should be on your list if you have decided to settle in the island continent. 

This can be deduced from the fact that the Australia home affairs receives a barrage of Expression of Interest (EOI) from all over the world every year. One of the best things about an AustraliaPR visa, is the smooth and easy way via which you receive your dream ticket to Australia. 

For Australia immigration, you will be required to follow a step by step Australia PR visa process that will lead you to an Australian province or region of your choice. And, if you are a skilled worker having a strong work background in your field of interest coupled with impressive qualifications, then there is no better way for Australia immigration then via Subclass 189. This is an Australian skilled visa for skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer, a state or territory, or a family member.

Another pathway you can get by getting good scores on the Australia PR Eligibility Calculator is the Subclass 190 also known as Skilled Nominated visa, is a 5-year permanent resident visa sub category which is granted to skilled workers who are eligible to be nominated by an Australian State or territory. Within this an Australian territory or state nominates an eligible potential skilled candidate.

One of the best things about this Visa Subclass is the ability of the skilled worked to join any company within the nominated State or territory, and make the most of the long-term benefits enjoyed by a permanent resident.

Regional visas like the Subclass 491 and 494 visas have also been of great help when it comes to providing a temporary pathway to applicants via designated area nomination, by gradually converting it in to permanent residency. Need to know more on Australia PR visa? Get in touch with our certified immigration consultants by ringing us at 8595338595 or mail us at web@visaexperts.com 

A Comprehensive Guide to Permanent Relocation to Australia from India

Australia is one of the leading destinations in the world for Indian skilled workers planning to migrate to Australia from India. The Indian-born population is the third-largest migrant community in Australia after the United Kingdom and China, equivalent to 8.8 percent of Australia's overseas-born population and 2.6 percent of Australia's total population. The government of Australia offers several visa categories for qualified professionals attracted to Australia for its high quality of life and excellent career opportunities.

Australia's permanent Migration Program comprises both economic and family migration. They are the primary gateways to permanent residence in Australia. It includes the Skill stream, Family stream, and Business streams.

The Australian government also grants permanent residency to foreign nationals based on humanitarian grounds as well. But this can only happen in exceptional cases. 

Skill stream visas

The skilled stream visas are for foreign nationals who have the skills and the potential to contribute to the economy of Australia. The major categories are described as follows:

 

1.    Business Innovation and Investment

2.    Distinguished Talent

3.    Employer-Sponsored

4.    Global Talent (Independent)

5.    Regional

6.    Skilled Independent

7.    State/Territory Nominated.​

 

General Skilled Migration Program for Australia

The General Skilled Migration program aims to address the problem of the skills shortage in Australia and boost the skill level of the country's labor force. It permits immigrants with skills and talents to permanently relocate to Australia and contribute to its economic prosperity and development.

Here are the three visa categories under General Skilled Migration Program (GSM):

•         Skilled Independent visa subclass 189
•         Skilled Nominated visa subclass 190
•         Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa subclass 491

 

Let's talk about them in detail:

Skilled Independent visa subclass 189- It's a permanent residency visa that allows you to live and work anywhere in Australia. The visa does not require any sponsorship by an Australian employer, relative, state, or territory government.

Eligibility Criteria

·        Be under 45 years of age

·        Score at least 65 points in the assessment grid

·        Have previous work experience in a nominated occupation on Australia's Skilled Occupations List

·        Have proficient English language skills

·        Must have a skill assessment by a designated authority for that occupation

·        Be invited to apply for the visa

·        Meet health and character requirements

 

Skilled Nominated visa subclass 190- As the name suggests, the visa requires you to secure a nomination first by an Australian state or a territory government. It is also a permanent residency visa.

 

 Eligibility Criteria

 

•         Be under 45 years of age
•         Score at least 65 points in the assessment grid
•         Have previous work experience in a nominated occupation on Australia's Skilled Occupations List
•         Must have state or territory nomination
•         Have proficient English language skills
•         Must have a skill assessment by a designated authority for that occupation
•         Be invited to apply for the visa
•         Meet health and character requirements

 

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa subclass 491- The subclass 491 is a provisional visa meant for skilled workers who want to live in regional Australia. The visa is valid for five years.

 

Eligibility Criteria

 

•         Be under 45 years of age
•         Score at least 65 points in the assessment grid
•         Have previous work experience in a nominated occupation on Australia's Skilled Occupations List
•         Must have state or territory nomination
•         Have proficient English language skills
•         Must have a skill assessment by a designated authority for that occupation
•         Be invited to apply for the visa
•         Meet health and character requirements

Is Australia immigration on your mind? You can connect with us on 8595338595 or drop an email at web@visaexperts.com. We will provide your evaluation results and chart out the best immigration pathway for you.