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Why get Australian PR?
- Australia is a great place to live! It’s ranked as one of the happiest countries in the world.
- They’re looking for skilled immigrants: there are many job openings and immigration is easier for qualified people from India.
- You’ll get benefits like universal healthcare, free education for children, and a path to citizenship.
How to apply for Australian PR
There are 3 main steps:
- Skill assessment:Â Get your skills assessed by an official body.
- Visa approval:Â Submit your application and documents. The government will review it and decide if you qualify.
- Prepare to move:Â Once your visa is approved, you can move to Australia.
Who can apply?
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- Generally, you must be under 45 years old and score at least 65 points on a point system.
- Points are awarded for things like age, English skills, work experience, and education.
- There are different visa options depending on your situation (e.g., skilled worker, business owner, student).
What are the requirements?
To be eligible, you’ll need things like:
- A valid skill assessment
- English language test scores
- Health insurance
- Police background check
The higher you score on the point system, the better your chances of getting approved
Steps to get an Australian PR visa
Check your eligibility:
- Are you under 45 years old?
- Is your occupation in demand in Australia?
- Do you have enough points based on a scoring system?
Get your skills assessed:
- A professional body will evaluate your skills, education, and experience.
Take an English test:
- You need to prove English proficiency by scoring well on a test like IELTS or PTE.
Register your interest:
- Apply through SkillSelect, specifying your skills and desired visa type.
- There are three main visa categories:
- Subclass 189: Skilled Independent (permanent anywhere in Australia)
- Subclass 190: Skilled Nominated (permanent in a specific state)
- Subclass 491: Skilled Regional (temporary with a path to permanent residency)
Wait for an invitation to apply (ITA):
- If you meet the requirements, you’ll be invited to formally apply.
Submit your PR application:
- Include all required documents within 60 days of receiving the ITA.
Get your PR visa and move to Australia!
Benefits of Australian PR
- Live in Australia permanently
- Travel freely within Australia
- Pursue higher education and get student loans
- Apply for social security benefits
- Sponsor eligible relatives to join you
- Work legally in Australia
- Travel to New Zealand (and potentially apply for a visa there)
Visa options
- Subclass 189: For invited skilled workers with occupations Australia needs. No nomination required.
- Subclass 190: For nominated skilled workers to live and work in a specific Australian state or territory.
Costs
- The total cost varies depending on the visa subclass and services used.
- Expect to pay application fees, skill assessment fees, and potentially English language test fees.
Processing times
Generally takes 6.5 to 8 months, but can vary depending on factors like application complexity.
Tips for success
- Get help from an immigration consultant (optional).
- Submit a complete and accurate application to avoid delays.
- Carefully review all documents before submitting.
- Choose the right visa category and occupation for your situation.
Additional Information
- This guide includes the latest news on Australian immigration (as of June 26, 2024).
- Links to resources for further reading are included in the original text (not shown here).
Processing changes:
- Faster processing for high earners:Â Implemented in December 2023, aiming to expedite visas for applicants with a salary of $135,000 or more within a week.
- Priority processing for student visas:Â Established in December 2023 through Ministerial Direction 107, prioritizing student visa applications lodged outside Australia.
- Tasmania processing times:Â Introduced in November 2023, aiming to deliver application outcomes within 10 days.
Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491) visa updates:
- Reduced employment requirement for NSW:Â Announced in April 2024, lowering the required employment duration from 12 to 6 months for skilled workers under Pathway 1.
- State and Territory nominations:Â The total number of nominations issued from July 2023 to April 2024 are provided (data as of May 2024).
- NT nomination changes:Â Announced in October 2023, including revisions to eligibility criteria like residency requirements and priority occupations.
Other updates:
- Increased migration skill assessment fees:Â Effective from July 2024, a 3-4% increase has been applied to align with inflation.
- Business Innovation and Investment Visa Program (BIIP) termination:Â Announced in May 2024, with the program being replaced by the new Innovation Visa.
Here are some of the key updates:
- Invitation rounds:Â Several invitation rounds for skilled migration programs were held across different states and territories throughout September 2023, including Canberra, Western Australia, Queensland, and Victoria.
- Visa processing times:Â Australian visa processing times improved significantly in August 2023. For instance, student visa processing went from 49 days to 16 days.
- Subclass 408 visa cancellation:Â The temporary visa introduced for the Covid era (Subclass 408) was discontinued in February 2024.
- Australia-India Migration and Mobility Partnership Arrangement:Â This new agreement established in July 2023 aims to streamline migration processes for students, professionals, and business people between the two countries.
- Policy changes:Â There were various policy changes announced in 2023, including an increase in the temporary skilled migration income threshold, a pathway to permanent residency for temporary residents, and an extended post-study work visa for international graduates.
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