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If you are looking for a way to migrate to Australia then Australia PR Visa is the right choice for you. This visa is a permanent category visa that allows its applicants to settle and work in Australia along with their families on a permanent basis. This visa allows its applicants to become a citizen in Australia if he or she has lived there in the last 4 years. This is one of the reasons why applicants apply for the Australia PR Process and pave their way towards this beautiful country.
There are various visas designed by the Department of Home Affairs, Australia to offer overseas immigrants a chance to get a PR visa based on their professional skills.
There have been some major changes implemented by the Australian Government to immigration and visa categories. The main focus of these changes is to boost and justify the skill-shortage of Regional Australia.
The three main categories of Visa for PR are:
1. Skilled independent visa (Subclass 189).
2. Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491)
3. State-sponsored visa (Subclass 190).
Now as for applying for a permanent residency visa, there is a point-based system that applicants need to follow. The Australian Immigration Authority has put forward this Australia PR Points system to determine the eligibility for PR Visa. The points are given based on factors like:
But before we move forward towards the topic about how to apply for Australian PR, let’s just first talk about the benefits of this visa so that you can decide whether you want to opt for it or not.
As we already know that the Australian Immigration department uses a point-based system for evaluation of a candidate’s profile. But first, explore the requirement of Australia PR visa step by step:
Step 1: Documents
Arranging all the documents like travel and educational documents and other documents like language proficiency and skill assessment report from a recognized authority.
Step 2: Visa Category
Selecting the right visa category is of utmost importance. Some common visa categories are Subclass 189, Subclass 190, and Subclass 491.
Step 3: Selecting an Occupation
After the visa category the chosen, the next step is selecting an occupation from SOL (Skilled Occupation List).
If you are in a non-sponsored visa (Subclass 189) then the occupation list is SOL whereas if you are applying for a state nominated visa (Subclass 190) then the occupation list is Combined List of Eligible Skilled Occupation for a particular Australian region.
Step 4: Applying in Point Based System:
After all the things above are done, you need to file for an Expression Of Interest (EOI) in the Skill Select System of Australia. In this system your profile is given points based on factors stated above. You must have a score of 65 points for your profile to be eligible.
Step 5: Medical and Character Certificate:
You must be morally and medically sound before you can apply for Australia PR. That is why you need to provide a certificate for these as well.
Different Categories of Australia PR:
Well there are several categories for applying PR in Australia. The three main categories are given below in a detailed manner.
As the name suggests, this visa is for people who don’t have sponsorship from family members, employers, or states in Australia. As selection for this visa is done on the basis of a point-based system. Hence the main focus is on candidates’ skills, experience, and points scored by their profile. This Australian Visa offers PR status to the main applicant and their accompanying family members.
The first step for applying for this visa is choosing a relevant occupation form the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL). Then comes the submission of Expression of Interest (EOI). Once your profile is selected, you will receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) within the first 60 days of profile selection.
Important Note: There is a combined list of Occupation which contains both Long and Medium-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and Short-Term Skilled Occupation Demand List (STSOL).
Visa Category | Quantity | Price |
Independent Visa | 1 | 4045 $ (primary applicant) |
Dependent Visa Fee (18 or 18 above) | 1 | 2020 $ |
Dependent Visa Fee (Under 18 years) | 1 | 1015 $ |
These visa fees are subject to change as per the Australian Government. To get the exact cost, get in touch with our experts now.
If you want to live in Regional Australia, then this is the best option for you. This visa category was implemented by the Australian Government on November 16 2019. This visa was introduced by the Australian Government for the purpose of replacing Skilled Regional Visa (Subclass 489).
This visa is a 5 years valid visa and has some additional benefits compared to an old Subclass 489 visa. It allows you to travel in and out of Australia as long as the validity of this visa.
Visa Category | Quantity | Price |
Primary Applicant | 1 | 4,045.00 |
Additional Applicant Charge (18 or 18 above) | 1 | 2,025.00 |
Additional Applicant Charge (Under 18 years) | 1 | 1,010.00 |
Total | AUD 7,080.00 |
These visa fees are subject to change as per the Australian Government. To get the exact cost, get in touch with our experts now.
This visa is a State nomination point-based visa category. This visa allows applicants the status of PR which allows them to work and settle in Australia. The first thing in this visa is getting a nomination from a state or territory in Australia.
Once the submission of Expression of Interest (EOI) is done in the Skill Select System of Australia, then the only thing left is the nomination from the state of Australia. The points that are required in this visa category is 60.
Once the State gives you the nomination, you will receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA). After ITA you have to apply for a visa within 60 days.
Visa Category | Quantity | Fees |
Primary Applicant | 1 | 4,045.00 |
Additional Applicant Charge (18 or 18 above) | 1 | 2,025.00 |
Additional Applicant Charge (Under 18 years) | 1 | 1,010.00 |
These visa fees are subject to change as per the Australian Government. Contact with our experts now, to know the exact cost,
The average processing time for the Australian PR will depend upon the path you have taken and which visa category you have chosen. Some other factors that affect the processing time are:
Does the applicant has submitted the full application along with the supporting documents that are necessary for visa filing?
The response time of the applicant for additional documents.
Time lapsed for verifying the supporting documents.
Time lapsed for acquiring additional information from agencies like medical, PCC, and other relevant documents.
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