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8 programs for Australia. Explore the options and get an expert assessment.
A permanent employer-sponsored visa for skilled workers nominated by their Australian employer. It offers permanent residence from the outset for those whose employer wants to retain them long term.
A permanent visa for individuals with an internationally recognised record of exceptional achievement in fields such as research, industry, sport, or the arts. This replaced the former Global Talent and Distinguished Talent programs.
A ballot-based permanent visa giving citizens of participating Pacific countries and Timor-Leste the chance to live and work permanently in Australia, with a job offer required to finalise the grant.
A permanent visa for people already in Australia who engage Australia's protection obligations as refugees or on complementary protection grounds.
Lets existing or former permanent residents re-enter Australia and maintain their PR status after travelling, since the original travel facility on a PR visa expires after a set period.
A points-tested permanent residence visa for skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer, family member, or state. You can live and work anywhere in Australia indefinitely once invited.
A points-tested permanent visa for skilled workers nominated by an Australian state or territory government. Nomination adds points and is often the most realistic PR route for many occupations.
You must show you earned at least a minimum taxable income for the required number of years while holding your provisional visa, evidenced by ATO notices of assessment.
The Australian skilled migration points test is a system used to assess the eligibility of skilled workers for permanent residence visas, with applicants requiring at least 65 points to be considered. The points are awarded based on factors such as occupation, skills assessment, age, English language proficiency, and nomination by a state or territory government.
The Skilled Regional visa (subclass 191) is a pathway to permanent residence in Australia for holders of certain provisional visas.
The National Innovation visa (subclass 858) requires an internationally recognised record of exceptional achievement, an Australian nominator, and health and character checks, with a cost from ~AUD 5,375 and variable processing times. To confirm the most up-to-date requirements, it's essential to check with official sources as immigration rules can change.
The Skilled Regional visa (subclass 191) requires holders of a 491 or 494 provisional visa to have lived in a regional area, met minimum income requirements, and complied with visa conditions, with a processing time of 3-9 months and a cost from ~AUD 4,765. To be eligible, applicants must have held an eligible regional provisional visa, lived in a designated regional area, met the minimum taxable income, and passed health and character checks.
The Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) is a points-tested permanent residence visa designed for skilled workers who do not have sponsorship from an employer, family member, or state.
The Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) requires a points score of at least 65, including nomination, and costs around AUD 4,765 for the main applicant, with processing times commonly ranging from 5-12 months after invitation. Key requirements include having an occupation on the nominating state or territory's list, a positive skills assessment, and competent English.
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Immigrate (Permanent Residence) — Australia