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Pathways to Australian Permanent Residency

27 Jan, 2015 Move to Australia

Achieving permanent residency (PR) in Australia is a significant milestone for many migrants, offering long-term stability and access to various benefits. Here are some common pathways to obtaining PR:

Skilled Migration

  • Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189): A points-tested visa for skilled workers not sponsored by an employer or family, allowing them to live and work anywhere in Australia.
  • Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190): A points-tested visa for skilled workers nominated by an Australian state or territory, with a commitment to reside there.
  • Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491): For skilled workers sponsored by a state/territory or eligible family member to live and work in regional Australia.

Employer-Sponsored Migration

  • Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186): For skilled workers nominated by an Australian employer, leading to PR.

Family Stream Migration

  • Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801 or Subclass 309/100): For partners of Australian citizens or PR holders.
  • Parent Visa (Subclass 103): For parents of Australian citizens or PR holders.
  • Child Visa (Subclass 101): For children of Australian citizens or PR holders.

Business Innovation and Investment

  • Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 188): For business owners, investors, and entrepreneurs meeting certain investment and business requirements. This can lead to PR through the Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) Visa (Subclass 888).

General Steps to Obtain PR

  1. Check Eligibility: Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria for the specific visa pathway.
  2. Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI): Use SkillSelect to express your interest in applying for a skilled visa.
  3. Receive an Invitation: If your EOI is successful, you will receive an invitation to apply for the visa.
  4. Lodge Your Application: Submit your visa application along with the required documents.
  5. Wait for Decision: The processing time varies, so be patient while your application is reviewed

Skills in Demand (SID) visa (subclass 482)