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Australia is known for its excellent ways of living, advanced infrastructure, and a wide range of career opportunities. It has become a popular destination for providing a high-quality life for individuals, making it a prominent place for migrants who aspire to be Australian permanent residents.
For these reasons, people wonder how to get permanent residency in Australia. This is a broad question that requires a detailed answer so you can apply and qualify for the visa that is best suitable for your skills and qualifications. Without further ado, let’s discuss more about the benefits, eligibility, and application process of Australian visa for permanent residency.
The Land Down Under is increasingly becoming more popular for migrant workers for the perks and privileges that come with Australian permanent residency, namely:
When you are conferred a permanent resident visa, you will be legally allowed to stay, live, and remain in Australia as a permanent resident.
Help sustain your stay in Australia by working in any workforce in Australia where there are labour shortages. In addition, you can also study in an Australian institution and gain quality education.
Created to help Australian citizens lessen the cost of hospital and other medical expenses, Medicare is the country’s comprehensive healthcare program that an Australian permanent resident by conferral is likewise entitled to.
Depending on the state where you live, you will be granted up to A$30,000 worth of subsidy when you buy your first home in Australia through the First Home Owner Grant, a government program for qualified citizens and PRs to help build or purchase their first house.
Travel for as many times as you like to and from Australia once you are conferred your permanent resident visa in Australia.
If they’re eligible, you can sponsor your family members and relatives overseas to come to Australia and live with you indefinitely.
Through the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP), you can enrol and attend English classes for free if your English language proficiency is considered below the minimum requirement.
After your Australia permanent residency visa, you can qualify and apply for citizenship to become a certified Australian citizen with expanded access to government benefits!
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Are you 100% qualified and eligible for an Australia permanent residency visa? Check these basic eligibility requirements to help you move forward with your application.
In order to give you a more detailed checklist of eligibility criteria, let’s discuss one of the most common Australian PR visas: the Employer Nomination Scheme subclass 186 visa.
This permanent residency visa in Australia is granted to skilled migrant workers who are able to fulfil the following key requirements in addition to the basic criteria mentioned above:
Documentary requirements generally fall under four (4) categories: identity, skills, character, and health.
One of the key and fundamental requirements that are mandatory for any visa is proof of identity, which includes a valid passport, photographs, birth certificate, marriage, divorce, or separation papers if applicable; relationship registration document if in a de facto relationship; or certificate of name change if applicable.
For work-related visas, a skills assessment facilitated by an approved skills-assessing authority in Australia is typically required. You must also provide a ‘competent’ English level result from IELTS or its equivalent. You must also submit academic transcripts and written work references for your employment experience.
If you lived in Australia for at least twelve (12) months from the last 10 years since turning 16, you must secure a Australian Federal Police National Police Certificate and police clearance certificates for all other countries (if any) you have resided in for at least 12 months. These documents are to ensure you’re not a security threat to the community.
Aside from being of good moral character, another key requirement is you must be of excellent health or not suffering from any illnesses or medical conditions that will put public health at risk.
These are just general documentary requirements for PR visas. Some specific visas may require more information and documentation. Speak to an Australian migration consultant for a complete list of requirements and visa assistance.
If you need urgent assistance to process your PR application as soon as possible, consult with an immigration lawyer or registered migration specialist for a streamlined application. A visa expert from Parish Patience Immigration can help you have a smooth-sailing PR application process.
Here’s how a licensed migration agent from Parish Patience can help get an appropriate permanent resident visa in Australia for you.
We strive to provide you with a personalised service by first getting to know you, your case, and your overall eligibility.
Your qualifications will be assessed against the key permanent residency requirements to determine your chances of being granted a suitable visa.
After evaluating your skills and overall eligibility, and we’re 100% confident that you’re qualified, we’ll prepare your documents and ensure you will lodge only complete and correct documents.
After evaluating your skills and overall eligibility, and we’re 100% confident that you’re qualified, we’ll prepare your documents and ensure you will lodge only complete and correct documents.
Have the assurance that we will help grant you that PR Australian visa if our assessment tells us you’re fully eligible. We’ll be more than happy to provide ongoing support as necessary after your visa grant.
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Parish Patience experts know that applying for Australian PR needs a lot of time and effort. For this reason, we make sure to offer our clients with the highest level of support and guidance throughout the immigration process. We work closely with you to establish specialised strategies that will maximise the chances of visa accomplishment.
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Three of the most common ways to become a permanent resident in the Land Down Under is by applying for a work, family, or business-related visa and holding the relevant visa. Requirements per visa type vary, so it’s wiser to consult with a licensed migration agent for the complete requirements and up-to-date immigration advice.
The travel facility for PR in Australia is usually five (5) years upon grant. A permanent resident can therefore depart from and re-enter Australia many times as long as the visa remains valid. If the travel facility expires, you will need to apply for either a resident return visa or Australian citizenship.
Australian permanent residents cannot vote. Only Australian citizens ages 18 and up, either by birth, descent, or conferral, are legally allowed (and encouraged) to participate in Australian government elections.
