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Immigration – PR Visa
What is an Immigrant Visa?
Immigrant visas give its holders the right to stay in the Foreign permanently. Whereas with a nonimmigrant visa, the person is required to return to their home country when their visa expires, an immigrant visa does not expire. It allows you to live, work, and study in the abroad or engage in any activity you like.
Once you get the immigrant visa, you do not need to renew it or extend it. It is valid permanently unless you engage in an illegal activity in the settled country to have your immigrant visa revoked. The immigrant visa does not constrain you to stay in that country, but you can travel in and out of anytime you want and not have your visa in danger of being revoked or cancelled as long as you have a valid Re-entry Permit.
Additionally, if you live in that country for a specified period of time without any violations, you can also apply for a citizenship and if approved, you will become a FOREIGN citizen.
Canada PR Process
Why apply for Canada PR?
- Invites 4.85 lakh Canada PRs in 2024
- Welcoming 1.5 million new PRs by 2026
- 1 Million jobs lying vacant for 100+ days
- Earn 5 to 8 times your current salary
- Access to Universal Healthcare System
- FREE Education for your children
- Retirement benefits
- Easiest path to get Canadian Citizenship
Canada permanent resident status is given to a candidate who got the Canada PR visa while immigrating to Canada but is not equal to Canadian citizenship. With Permanent Residency, candidates can live in Canada permanently for 5 years. After living in Canada on PR status for 4 years, the candidate can apply for citizenship based on eligibility.
Canada PR Process
Canada PR process is an easy 7-step procedure for applicants who meet the eligibility and requirements. Following the 7 steps, you can process your Canada PR visa application. A Permanent Resident (PR) visa has become prominent among immigrants who are willing to settle in ‘Maple Leaf country.’ It depends on your path to apply for the Canada PR visa.
Here is the path list that guides you on the Canada PR process.
- Express Entry
- Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
- Quebec Immigration
- Atlantic Immigration Program
- Canada start-up visa program
Canada PR Eligibility
- 67 points in Canada points Grid
- Age below 40 years
- IELTS / PTE Score
- Educational Credential Assessment
- Proof of Funds
- Job offer in Canada (optional)
Canada PR Requirements
Below is the checklist of Canada PR requirements you need to check before applying for permanent
residence in Canada
- Age
- Education
- Work experience
- Language ability
- Adaptability
- Arranged employment
- Police verification certificate
Application for a Canada PR visa through the PNP program requires the applicants to have some connection to the province. You can either work in that province or study there. You can be eligible if you have a job offer from an employer in the province. To qualify under this program, you should be able to get 67 points out of 100 in the eligibility factors given below:
- Age: Those between 18-35 years get maximum points. Those above 35 get fewer points, while the maximum age to qualify is 45 years.
- Education: Under this category, your educational qualification must be equal to higher secondary education under Canadian standards.
- Work experience: For minimum points, you should have at least one year of full-time work experience. More years of work experience means more points. IRCC use the 2021 National Occupational Classification (NOC) system to identify and categorize jobs (occupations) and your occupation must be listed based on the training, education, experience and responsibilities (TEER) as they require: TEER 0, or TEER 1 and 2, or TEER 3.
- Language ability: You must have at least 6 bands in your IELTS test, and the score must be less than 2 years old. You get extra points if you are proficient in French.
- Adaptability: If your spouse or common-law partner is willing to migrate with you to Canada, you are entitled to 10 extra points for adaptability.
- Arranged employment: You can gain a maximum of 10 points if you have a valid offer from a Canadian employer.
How to get Canada PR?
Indians applying for a Canada PR visa need to meet all the eligibility criteria and arrange all the requirements. Then, follow the below steps to file your Canada PR visa application from India.
- Step 1: Complete your language ability tests before starting the application process. Take the IELTS exam and get the required scores. If required, you might need to take a French language test.
- Step 2: Submit your application based on the requirements of the immigration program you have decided on.
- Step 3: Submit all the required documents. Ensure you provide only genuine documents. Remember that the education and work experience documents require authentication.
- Step 4: Gather the required documents for proof of funds to support your stay in Canada. Get your medical checkup and police verification records ready.
- Step 5: Your documents will go through a mandatory examination by an immigration officer. Be prepared to provide any additional information if required.
- Step 6: You will receive confirmation of your PR status and will receive a COPR (Confirmation of Permanent Residence) card.
- Step 7: Apply for your PR card and fly to Canada.
ECA – Educational Credential Assessment
An important step while applying for your Canada PR visa is to apply for the Educational Credential Assessment (ECA), which is required if you have done your education outside Canada. The ECA report will show that your educational credentials are equal to Canadian secondary school credentials or post-secondary educational credentials.
The ECA is required if you are applying for a visa through the Express Entry program to prove that your foreign education degree or credential is valid and is equal to a Canadian degree.
The following categories of PR applicants need to get an ECA:
- Applicants who have completed their education outside Canada and are applying for a PR visa under the Federal Skilled Workers Program.
- Applicants who need to earn points for education received outside Canada.
- Applicants whose spouse or partner is coming with them to Canada need to get an ECA for them as well to earn points for their education in the PR visa application.
- An ECA is usually required for your highest level of education; for example, if you have a master’s degree, you will need an ECA for only that and not for your bachelor’s degree. However, if you have two or more credentials, you will need an ECA for both if you need credentials both of them.
- Canada start-up visa program
You can get your ECA from one of the designated organizations given below:
- World Education Services
- Comparative Education Service – University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies
- International Credential Assessment Service of Canada
- International Qualifications Assessment Service
- International Credential Evaluation Service
- Medical Council of Canada (the professional body for Doctors)
- Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (the professional body for Pharmacists)
The IRCC will only accept assessments that are issued on or after the date the organizations were designated to issue ECA reports for immigration applicants.
ECA – Educational Credential Assessment
MCC – Medical Council of Canada |
Current fee |
Applicable to |
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Account Registration |
320 |
All candidates are required to pay a one-time, non-refundable account fee |
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Document Fee (SVR) |
220 |
A document fee is charged per each Medical Credential document submitted for (SVR) Source Verification Request |
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Translation Fee |
140 |
A translation fee is charged per Page to be translated (non-refundable) |
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ECA Report Fee |
124 |
Education Credential Assessment Report fee |
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Cancellation and Reimbursement Fee on (Document Evaluation) |
67 |
Only if MCC has not yet processed the document then a cancellation and reimbursement can be requested against the Document Fee. |
You should choose your organization based on your occupation; for instance, if you are a Pharmacist (NOC code 3131) and need a license to practice, you must get your report from the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada.
Benefits of Canada Permanent Residency
As a Canada PR visa holder, you can enjoy the following benefits:
- Can apply for Canadian citizenship in the future
- Can live, work, and study anywhere in Canada
- Eligible for healthcare and other social benefits enjoyed by Canadian citizens
- Protection under Canadian law
You must apply for the Canada PR visa exclusively if you are a student or a worker from a foreign country; it does not automatically make you a permanent resident.
Refugees from another country do not automatically become permanent residents. Their status as a refugee must be approved by the Immigration and Refugee Board. Subsequent to this, they can apply for and obtain a PR status.
Total cost for Canada PR from India
The total cost for a Canada PR visa is 2,500 CAD – 3,000 CAD. This cost varies based on the number of applicants.
- Single applicant is 2,340 CAD
- Couple with no kids, it costs 4,680 CAD
- Couple with one kid, it costs 5,285 CAD
- Protection under Canadian law
It is the sum of your application fees for you and your spouse and dependents, fees for medical examination, English language test, ECA fees, PCC fees, etc.
The table below gives you all the total costs for a Canada PR visa.
Category |
Single |
Couple with NO kids |
Couple with ONE kid |
|
Application Processing Fee |
850 CAD |
1,700 CAD |
1,930 CAD |
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Right of Permanent Residence Fee |
515 CAD |
1,030 CAD |
1,030 CAD |
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Educational Credential Assessment |
300 CAD |
600 CAD |
600 CAD |
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Language test |
300 CAD |
600 CAD |
600 CAD |
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Medical exam |
200 CAD |
400 CAD |
600 CAD |
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Other expenses |
175 CAD |
350 CAD |
525 CAD |
Total |
2,340 CAD |
4,680 CAD |
5,285 CAD |
Proof of Funds for Canada PR
Number of family members |
Funds required |
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1 |
CAD 13,757 |
|
2 |
CAD 17,127 |
|
3 |
CAD 21,055 |
|
4 |
CAD 25,564 |
|
5 |
CAD 28,994 |
|
6 |
CAD 32,700 |
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7 |
CAD 36,407 |
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If more than 7, for each additional member |
CAD 3,706 |
Immigration candidates should also provide proof of funds called settlement funds to prove that they have the required funds to support their stay and that of their dependents once they come to Canada till they can earn their income in the country. Letters from banks where the money is deposited are required as proof. The settlement funds will vary depending on the number of family members of the primary PR applicant.
*Variations in cost: If you decide to take the services of an immigration consultant to help you in the PR visa process, then you will have to factor in the cost of their services while calculating the cost of your PR visa.
Canada PR Processing Time
The general processing time for the Canada PR visa is 6 to 8 months. However, the processing time depends on the program under which you made an application. For instance, if you applied under the CEC program, your application will be processed within three to four months.
*Note: If you have applied through the Express Entry program, you must apply within 90 days if you get an invitation to apply.
Phase-wise process timelines & costs
Phase |
Process |
Description |
Designated Authority |
TAT (Turn Around Time) |
Fees Applicable |
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Phase 1 |
Step 1 |
An Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) is used to verify your foreign education is valid and equal to a completed credential in Canada. It is valid for 5 years. |
WES |
6-8 Weeks |
CAD$305 |
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[CAD$ 220 for report + CAD$ 85 for international courier] |
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CAD$ 275 |
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IQAS |
20 Weeks |
[CAD$ 200 for report + CAD$ 75 for international courier] |
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CAD$ 285 |
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[CAD$ 200 for report + CAD$ 85 for international courier] |
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ICAS |
20 Weeks |
CAD$ 275 |
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[CAD$ 200 for report + CAD$ 75 for international courier] |
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ICES |
8 – 10 Weeks |
CAD$ 210 + CAD$ 102 for Courier |
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CAD$ 310 Fee + CAD$ 190 SVR + CAD$ 120 for ECA |
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CAD$ 340 Fee + CAD$ 685 Evaluation |
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CES |
12 Weeks |
IELTS: INR 15,500 |
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MCC (Doctors) |
15 Weeks |
CELPIP: INR 10,845 [plus taxes] |
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PEBC (Pharmacists) |
15 Weeks |
TEF: variable |
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Step 2 |
English or French Language Test |
IELTS /CELPIP /TEF |
Within 4 weeks |
No Fee |
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Varies based on Provinces. |
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Application Fees per Applicant – CAD$ 850 |
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Phase 2 |
Step 1 |
EOI – Expression Of Interest |
IRCC |
Your Profile will be valid for 12 months. |
RPRF Fees for Applicant & Spouse – CAD$ 515 |
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Step 2 |
PNP – Provincial Nomination Program |
Provincial Authorities |
Varies based on Provinces |
Biometrics – CAD$ 85 per person |
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Phase 3 |
Step 1 |
Invitation To Apply – ITA |
Main Applicant + Spouse + Children |
60 Days |
Medical Fee – As applicable |
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Step 2 |
Passport Submission and PR Visa |
Main Applicant + Spouse + Children |
Up to 30 days |
VFS fee as applicable |
Why apply for an Australian PR?
- 8th Happiest country in the world
- Inviting half a million migrants by 2024
- 800,000 job vacancies for skilled professionals
- 100 times ROI with an Australia PR
- Access to Universal Healthcare System
- FREE Education for your children
- Retirement Benefits
- Easiest Path to Australian Citizenship
Australian permanent resident status is given to a candidate having a permanent residence visa. However candidates with Australia PR do not hold Australian citizenship. Permanent Residents in Australia can live, work, and study for 5 years permanently in the country. After living in Australia on PR status for 4 years, the candidate can apply for citizenship based on eligibility.
Australia PR process
Generally, the Australian PR process has the following three different stages.
- Australia Skill Assessment:
This can be done through a designated skill assessment body. Get a faster response from them by submitting the requirements soon.
- Australia PR Visa Approval:
Once you submit the required document, the DHA conducts thorough research of your profile. They will give you a visa grant if you meet their specific requirements.
- Preparation for Departure:
Once the candidate gets Australia PR visa approval, the applicant needs to move to Australia as per the initial entry date mentioned on the visa grant letter.
The Australian government provides various pathways for foreign nationals to obtain Permanent Residency in Australia. In recent times, the Australian PR process has become easier for Indians if they apply through a Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) or a Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190). As per the recent news update, Australia and India signed an agreement for easy immigration paths for skilled professionals and students.
Australia PR eligibility
- 45 years of age
- 65 points in the Australian points grid
- Valid skills assessment
- IELTS or PTE score
- Health insurance
- Police verification certificate
- Retirement Benefits
- Easiest Path to Australian Citizenship
Australia PR requirements
Category |
Maximum Points |
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Age (25-32 years) |
30 points |
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English proficiency (8 bands) |
20 points |
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Work Experience outside Australia (8-10 years) |
15 points |
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Work Experience in Australia (8-10 years) |
20 points |
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Education (outside Australia) – Doctorate degree |
20 points |
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Niche skills such as Doctorate or master’s degree by research in Australia |
10 points |
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Study in a regional area |
5 points |
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Accredited in community language |
5 points |
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Professional year in a skilled program in Australia |
5 points |
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State sponsorship (190 visa) |
5 points |
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Skilled spouse or de facto partner (Age, Skills & English language requirements to be met) |
10 points |
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Spouse or de facto partner with ‘competent English’ (No need to meet Skills requirement or age factor) |
5 points |
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Applicants without a spouse or de facto partner or where a spouse is an Australian citizen or PR holder |
10 points |
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Relative or regional sponsorship (491 visa) |
15 points |
Skilled employment in Australia |
Points |
|
Less than 1 year |
0 |
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1-2 years |
5 |
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3-4 years |
10 |
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5-7 years |
15 |
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8-10 years |
20 |
Qualifications |
Points |
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A Doctorate degree from an Australian university or institute outside Australia. |
20 |
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A Bachelor’s (or Masters) degree from an Australian university or institute outside Australia. |
15 |
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Diploma or trade qualification completed in Australia |
10 |
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Any qualification or award recognized by the relevant assessing authority for your nominated skilled occupation. |
10 |
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Master by research or a Doctorate degree from an Australian educational institution in the STEM fields |
10 |
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Study in a regional area |
5 points |
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Accredited in community language |
5 points |
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Professional year in a skilled program in Australia |
5 points |
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State sponsorship (190 visas) |
5 points |
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Relative or regional sponsorship (491 visa) |
15 Points |
65 points is the minimum score required to qualify for an Australia PR visa. The higher you score on the eligibility calculation, the brighter the chances of you being invited to apply for Australian PR. Scoring anywhere from 80 to 85 points can make you eligible for a quicker PR invitation to apply. There are various categories under which you can apply for an Australia PR visa with different eligibility requirements. But the general eligibility factors are as under:
- Age:
You will gain a maximum of 30 points if your age is between 25 to 32 years. Your age should be below 45 years to apply for a PR visa
- English proficiency:
A score of 8 bands in the IELTS exam can give you a maximum of 20 points. However, the Australian immigration authorities allow applicants to take any of the English proficiency tests such as IELTS, PTE, etc. You can try for the required score on any of these tests.
- Work experience:
Skilled employment outside Australia with more than 8 years of experience in the last 10 years will give you 15 points; fewer years of experience means fewer points. Skilled employment in Australia with 8 to 10 years of experience from the date of application will give you a maximum of 20 points.
- Education:
Points for the education criteria depend on the educational qualification. Maximum points are given to a doctorate degree from an Australian university or a doctorate from a university outside Australia, provided the Australian government recognizes it.
- Language Proficiency:
You should have proof that you have a competent level of proficiency in the English language.
- Skilled Occupation Lists (SOL):
The applicant must choose an occupation available in the following skilled occupation lists. The list contains the occupations that are currently acceptable for migration to Australia. The occupations in the lists are updated regularly and reflect the changes in the Australian labor market. There are three categories of the SOL:
- Medium- and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
- Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)
- Regional Occupations List (ROL)
- Spouse application:
If your spouse is also an applicant for the PR visa, you will be eligible for additional points to your Skill Select Expression of Interest. To get these additional 10 points, your spouse must meet the following requirements:
- Should be less than 45 years of age
- Should have the basic competent level scores in English
- Job occupation code should appear in the same occupation list as the primary applicant list
- Other qualifications:
You can gain points if you meet any of the following criteria.
How to get an Australian PR?
To get an Australia PR visa, candidates must follow the below 7 steps. Check the below steps to get Australia PR in a hassle-free process:
Step 1: Check the eligibility for Australia
- Check if you meet the eligibility requirements.
- Verify if your occupation is present in the list of occupations in demand.
- Check if you have the required points based on the points table.
Step 2: Get your skill assessment done
Get your skills assessed by the Skills Assessment Authority, which will assess your skills, education, and work experience based on Australian standards.
Step 3: English Proficiency Test
Check if you have the required proficiency in the English language by taking the specified English language test. Fortunately, the Australian immigration authorities accept scores from various English ability tests like IELTS, PTE, etc. So, you can take any of these tests to obtain the specified score.
Step 4: Register your Expression of Interest
- The next step is to register an Expression of Interest (EOI) on Australia’s Skill Select website. You should fill out an online form in the SkillSelect portal where you should give responses to questions on your skill, which is again based on the visa subclass you are applying under. The SkillSelect program offers three visa categories under which you can apply for a PR visa.
- Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189
- Skilled Nominated Visa 190
- Skilled regional (provisional) Subclass 491
The first two are permanent visas, while the third one is a temporary visa with a validity of five years, which can later be converted to a PR visa. You should provide all the required information in the online application.
Step 5: Get your Invitation to Apply (ITA)
Once you submit your application and meet all the requirements, you will get an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Australia PR.
Step 6: Submit your Australia PR application
The next step is to submit your PR application. You must submit it within 60 days. The application must have all the supporting documents for processing your PR visa. These documents are your personal documents, immigration documents, and work experience documents.
Step 7: Get your PR visa and fly to Australia
The last step is getting your PR visa.
Benefits of Australia Permanent Residency
Australia has always been a popular choice for individuals who desire to migrate to another country. The country has favorable factors such as a thriving economy which means there are more jobs in Australia. Australia promises a better quality of life and a multicultural society with peace and harmony. Australia offers a permanent residency or PR visa to immigrants. The Australia PR visa has a validity of five years. You can move into Australia with your family with a PR visa. You can apply for citizenship after living in Australia for four years with an Australia PR visa.
- Live in Australia for an indefinite period of time
- Travel anywhere in Australia
- Pursue higher studies in Australia and get eligibility to apply for an educational loan
- Eligibility for Social Security benefits
- Sponsor your relatives if they meet certain pre-requisites
- Eligibility to work in Australia
- Travel to New Zealand and can even apply for a visa there
What is an Australian PR Visa?
Australia offers many options for applying for a PR visa. An Australian PR visa allows the eligible candidate to become a permanent resident in Australia. Applicants can choose the appropriate option based on their eligibility and requirements. Here are the popular options to get an Australian PR:
- Subclass 189 visa
- Subclass 190
- Business Innovation Stream
- Investor stream
- Subclass 891 visa
- Graduate work visa
- Professional Year Program (PYP)
- GTI (Global Talent Independent Program)
- Australia parent visa
Australia 189 visa
This visa is for those invited foreign workers who possess the skills required by the Australian government. With a subclass 189 visa, you can live and work permanently anywhere in Australia.
- No nominator or sponsor is needed.
- You can only apply for this visa after being formally invited to do so.
- You must be below 45 years of age to be able to apply.
Australia 190 Visa
Allows nominated skilled workers to live, work/study anywhere in the nominated state/territory in Australia as permanent residents. Like subclass 189, to be able to apply for subclass 190, you must have received an invitation to apply.
With both subclass 189 and 190, you must –
- Score 65 on the points calculator
- Receive an invitation to apply
- Have an occupation on the Skilled Occupation List
- Be in possession of a suitable skills assessment for the occupation
- English test scores will also be required.