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Permanent Residency Pathways for Ph.D. Graduates
The
government of Australia has always appreciated the values that Ph. D. graduates
bring to the country’s economic development. Many Australian states and
territories also value the high employment prospects of the Ph.D. holders, thus
offering them a pathway to permanent settlement through Australia 189 visa or
491 visa.
The
following visa streams are available for Ph.D. graduates seeking a PR visa in
Australia.
Queensland
Queensland
allows overseas Ph.D. graduates to apply for a permanent residency via a
Graduate Stream under subclass 190 and 491. The criteria applicable to Ph.D.
graduates are:
- Must
have graduated from a recognized university in Queensland
- Obtain
at least 65 points in Australia PR points calculator system.
- Your
nominated occupation must be on the Medium to Long Term Skills Shortage List or
the Regional Occupations List (if applying for subclass 491).
- Received
a decision on a thesis or have completed graduation in the last two years.
Victoria
Victoria
used to have a separate pathway for Ph.D. graduates under the skilled migration
program. The path is no longer valid now, so if you want to apply, you can do
the same under subclass 190 and 491.
Criteria for subclass 190
·
Must
register their interest and receive an invitation for the visa
·
Be
genuinely interested in living and working in Victoria
·
Must
work in one of the following occupations;
- Health
- Medical Research
- Life Sciences
- Digital
- Agri-food
- Advanced Manufacturing
- New energy, emissions
reduction and circular economy
- Creative industries
·
Be
under 45 years of age
·
Obtain
at least 65 points in SkillSelect.
·
Have
a valid and positive assessment of your skills
Criteria for subclass 491 visa
·
Must
register their interest
·
PhD
Graduate must live and work in regional Victoria
·
Work
in the following targeted sectors:
o Health
o Medical
Research
o Life
Sciences
o Digital
o Agri-food
o Advanced
Manufacturing
o New
energy, emissions reduction, and circular economy
o Creative
industries
·
Be
under 45 years of age
·
Obtain
at least 65 points in SkillSelect.
·
Have
a valid and positive assessment of your skills
Tasmania
Tasmania offers a full-fledged
Graduate Program for Ph.D. holders under subclass 190 and subclass 491 visas.
Criteria for subclass 190
·
Must
have completed graduation from a CRICOS tertiary institution
·
Have
undertaken full-time studies in Tasmania.
·
Ph.D.
graduates must live in Tasmania for at least two years during their studies and
before applying for the program.
·
Be
committed to live and work in Tasmania.
·
Submit
a career plan and prove your employability in Tasmania.
Criteria
for subclass 491
·
Completed
at least one year of full-time study in Tasmania
·
Must
have completed full-time study on campus
·
PhD
Graduate’s study load must have been at least 75% to 100% each semester
Northern
Territory
Although Northern Territory
does not offer a specific immigration pathway for Ph.D. holders, its 190 and
491 visa remain open for the Ph.D. holders as well.
Northern
Territory eligibility requirements
·
PhD
Graduates must demonstrate genuine commitment to living and working in the NT
within their nominated skilled occupation for at least 3 years.
·
Must
have experience in one of the occupations listed on the Skilled Occupation
list.
·
Prove
their employability in NT
·
Must
have sufficient funds to settle in NT
The pathways mentioned above can open the doors to permanent residency in Australia for Ph.D. holders. So, don’t wait, apply now to kick-start your process.
