Why Apply for an Australian PR?

• Availability of 800,000+ jobs for skilled professionals
• Get 100 x ROI with an Australian PR
• Premium access to Universal Healthcare system
• Get your children educated for FREE!
• Inviting over 50 lakhs+ migrants by 2024
• Easy Australian citizenship pathway

Individuals with an Australian PR visa can enjoy permanent residence status and can reside, seek employment, and pursue studies in Australia for five years. PR holders, however, do not have Australian citizenship and can only qualify to apply for citizenship upon maintaining a PR status for at least four years, along with other eligibility criteria.

Australia PR Points Calculator

Skilled workers and individuals wishing to migrate to Australia are assessed based on work experience, skillset, and educational qualifications. An Australia PR points calculator helps candidates evaluate their chances of migrating to Australia within seconds. Candidates who fulfill most of the eligibility criteria will likely score more points in the points calculator.

The Australia Immigration points system scores the candidates based on the factors mentioned below:

• Age
• Education
• Language proficiency
• Overseas work experience (outside Australia)
• Australian work experience (if applicable)
• Overseas Education (outside Australia)
• Spouse application
• Other qualifications

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Australia PR process

The Australian PR process is usually done in three major stages.

• Skill Assessment – A designated skill assessment body analyzes and assesses your skills based on the submitted requirements.
• PR Visa Approval – The DHA (Australia Department of Home Affairs) thoroughly inspects your profile before granting a visa.
• Departure – Upon successfully receiving approval for the Australian PR visa, the candidate can migrate to Australia as per the instructions given in the visa grant letter.

Australia PR Requirements

The minimum score required to become eligible for an Australian PR is 65 points. Candidates who score more than on the eligibility calculator have better chances of being invited to apply for the Permanent Residency. Scoring 80-85 points on the grid can get you a faster PR Invitation to Apply. You can apply for an Australia PR under different categories with different eligibility requirements. The standard eligibility factors for Australian PR are given below:

Age: Candidates can score around 30 points if they are aged between 25 and 32. You must be below 45 to apply for a PR visa.

English proficiency: The candidate must have an IELTS score of 8 bands to get 20 points. Australian immigration also accepts tests like IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, etc.

Work experience: Candidates with 8+ years of skilled work experience outside Australia can score 10-15 points, while candidates with at least 8-10 years of work experience within Australia can score around 20 points.

*The more experience the candidate has, the greater their chances are of scoring more points. 

Education: The Points allotted under the education criteria depend on the qualifications. Candidates with a doctorate from outside Australia, which the government of Australia recognizes, are given maximum points.

Language proficiency: You should submit proof of English language proficiency.

Skilled occupation list (SOL): The applicant must select an occupation on the skilled occupation list. The SOL is regularly updated as per the Labor market changes and has the list of occupations that Australia currently accepts for migration purposes.

The Skilled Occupation List has three categories –

• Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
• Short-term Skilled Occupation List (SSOL)
• Regional Occupations List (ROL)

Spouse Application: The candidate becomes eligible for additional points if the spouse is also applying for the PR visa, provided the spouse meets the given criteria –

• The spouse must be below the age of 45.
• Should have basic competency in English
• The code of job occupation must be on the same list as that of the primary applicant.

Other Additional qualifications:

*Check your eligibility score with Y-Axis Australia Immigration points calculator

How to Get an Australian PR?

Candidates can follow the seven simple steps mentioned below to get an Australian PR:

Step 1: Check the given eligibility requirements. 

• Check if you qualify for the listed eligibility requirements.
• Check if your occupation is mentioned in the In-demand occupations list
• Check if you have scored sufficient points as per the points table.

Step 2: English proficiency test 

Take the specified English language test and check if you have scored the required proficiency levels.

*The Australian government accepts IELTS, GRE, PTE, TOEFL, etc.  

Step 3: Complete the Skill Assessment process

Get your skills tested by the Skill assessment authorities that check for your expertise in factors like Education, work experience, and skills.

Step 4: Register your EOI.

• Complete your EOI registration via the official Skill Select website of Australia.
• Fill out an online application form on the skill select portal by responding to questions based on your skills and the subclass you have applied for. Three visa categories are offered via the Skill Select program for Australian PR:
• Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189
• Skilled Nominated Visa 190
• Skilled regional (provisional) Subclass 491

Step 5: Await the ITA status 

Candidates submitting a correctly filled application will receive an ITA (Invitation to Apply) for the PR.

Step 6: Submit your PR application. 

Upon receiving the ITA, the candidate is required to submit the PR application within 60 days. The application must be attached with all the mentioned requirements.

Step 7: Receive your PR and fly to Australia. 

Get your PR visa and fly to Australia.
 

Australia PR eligibility

• Age: 45+
• Australian points grid: 65 points
• Skills Assessment: A valid skills assessment report
• English proficiency: IELTS or PTE
• Medical insurance: A valid medical insurance
• Police clearance certificate: A valid police clearance certificate.

Benefits of Australia PR

Australia is one of the top immigrant favorite countries for migration. The country offers plenty of favorable opportunities for immigrants from around the world. With an ever-growing economy, more job vacancies are now open for skilled workers and eligible candidates. Australia provides PR to qualifying applicants with a validity of five years.

Some of the other reasons for you to move to Australia with an Australian PR are as follows:

• Travel freely with no restrictions.
• Pursue studies in Australia and become eligible to apply for educational loans.
• Access social security benefits
• Become qualified to offer sponsorship to your family & friends outside Australia.
• Seek employment in Australia
• Easy Australian Citizenship Pathway
• Free eligibility to apply for a visa in New Zealand

What is Australia PR visa?

Australia offers many pathways for candidates who wish to apply for PR. Candidates with an Australia PR are eligible to become permanent Australian residents and can choose any of the Australian subclass visas that align with the eligibility requirements.

Some of the well-known pathways to get Australia PR are given below –

• Subclass 189
• Subclass 190
• Business innovation stream
• Investor stream
• Subclass 891
• Graduate work visa
• PYP (Professional year program)
• GTI (Global Talent Independent Program)
• Australia parent visa

Australia 189 visa

The 189 visa is for invited international workers with adequate skills that the Australian government requires. With this visa, one can permanently reside and seek employment anywhere in the country.

• No requirement of a nominator or sponsor
• Can only apply upon invitation
• Must be below the age of 45

Australia 190 visa

The 190 visa is for skilled workers who can reside, study, or work in any part of Australia as permanent residents. Similar to Subclass 189, candidates must receive an ITA to apply for the Subclass 190 visa. To qualify for the Subclass 190 visa, the candidate must fulfill the given set of requirements –

• Score 65 points on the calculator
• Obtain an ITA
• Must have an occupation listed on the SOL.
• Must possess the required skills
• Language proficiency test scores.

Jobs in Australia

Candidates who wish to work in Australia must be competent enough to contribute to the economy of Australia. Australia has over 800,000 job openings in Australia for skilled international workers. Given below is the list of top-in-demand occupations in Australia.

Australia PR cost

The cost of the Australia PR visa is AUD 4,045. The detailed charges for application fees and healthcare surcharge are mentioned below.

Skill Assessment:

Australia PR processing time

The processing time for Australia PR Visa generally takes 6 to 8 months, based on the application processing stages.

Here is a breakdown of each stage and its processing time –

• Skill assessment – A minimum processing time of 45-90 days.
• Visa Approval – The process takes around 3-12 months.
• Preparation for Departure – The process takes about 2-3 weeks.

Acquiring an Australian PR can be fairly strenuous, but with assistance from Y-Axis, the top Overseas Immigration Company in the UAE, you can have an effortless experience.
 

Factors that affect the Australian PR processing Time

The processing time for PR may vary based on the factors like –

• Absence of authentic documents.
• Incorrect submission of the application.
• Not fulfilling the health requirements.
• Not fulfilling the character requirements
• Lack of sufficient funds
• Not scoring the required Language proficiency level
• Not clearing the verification process of the visa

Tips to get your Australian PR processed on time

The first thing to remember while applying for the PR is never to submit an incomplete application. All the requirements for the PR process must be submitted within the due time. Below are a few steps that can help your application process –

• Submit all the requirements: Your application must include –
• IELTS test results
• Skills Assessment Report from registered skills assessment officials.
• Choose the right visa category: Carefully examine the type that best suits your interests.
• Choose the correct occupation from the SOL: Pick the field that aligns with your skills and matches the relevancy of your skills.
• Create an application in the points-based system.
• Character & health certificates: Submit valid character and health certifications that are verified and registered.
• Check the immigration status: You can track the status of your application via DHA official ImmiAccount page.

Mistakes to avoid when filing your PR application

Here are some mistakes that you can avoid while applying for Australia PR: –

• Submitting irrelevant and incomplete information.
• No criminal records
• Not reviewing the application before submission.
• Re-applying for the PR after getting rejected.
• Participating in subversive online activities.

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Australia Immigration News:

October 09, 2023

NSW releases the list of Eligibility criteria for Skilled Nominated Visa 

The list of eligibility criteria for Skilled Nominated Visa released by NSW  is listed below: 

• The candidate must meet the given requirements for the Skilled Nominated Visa.
• The candidate must have a valid skill assessment report in any of the occupations listed in the SOL (Skill occupations list).
• The candidates must either reside in NSW or must continuously live in the state offshore for a minimum of 6 months. 

September 29, 2023

South Australia Skilled Migration Program is open for FY 2023-24 nominations. Register now!

South Australia Skilled Migration Program is now open for FY 2023-24 nominations. Candidates who wish to migrate to Australia can apply for the program by submitting a ROI (Registration of Interest). The application fee for the South Australia Skilled Migration Program is AUD 359. 

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South Australia Skilled Migration Program is open for FY 2023-24 nominations. Register now!

September 27, 2023

NSW shifts focus to priority sectors from the regular skilled occupation lists in FY 2023-24

New South Wales is shifting its focus from the usual list of eligible ANZSCO groups to a new sector-focused approach in FY 2023-24. The program is targeting the key sectors and also considers high ranking EOIs from the Non-priority sectors. The list of sectors that align with the skill shortages in NSW are:

• Health 
• Education 
• Information and Communication Technology (ICT) 
• Infrastructure  
• Agriculture 

September 20, 2023

Canberra Matrix Invitation Rounds in September 2023

ACT conducted the Canberra Matrix Invitation Round on 15 September 2023 and invited 285 candidates. The Invitations were issued to Canberra residents and overseas applicants with a Matrix score range of 65-100. The table given below has complete details of the Canberra Matrix Round of Invitations.

September 16, 2023

WA State Nominated Immigration Program: August 2023

The WA State Nominated Program was conducted in the month of August 2023 and issued invitations to 487 eligible candidates via different streams. The state nominated program was conducted for different streams and subclass visas. 

September 15, 2023

Program update of Queensland FY 2023-24

Queensland is currently accepting applications for state nominations via the Skilled Migration Program 2023-24 FY. The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has assigned 1,550 skilled nominations for FY 2023-24. The invitation rounds will be conducted in September 2023 and will continue every month with certain caps. 

September 12, 2023

Victoria’s Skilled Migration Program is now open! Register now! 

Victoria’s Skilled Migration Program is now open for overseas applicants and applicants living in Victoria. The program provides a pathway for Permanent residency in Victoria.  To receive a nomination from the state, candidates must submit a Registration of Interest (ROI). The ROI once submitted for selection will remain in the system until withdrawn or selected. The Victoria’s Skilled Migration Program is expected to close in the early 2024. Candidates can receive nominations from Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) and Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190).

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491): 
To receive a nomination from the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Subclass 491 visa, onshore candidates are required to be living and working in regional Victoria at the time of nomination. 
Candidates who have already submitted an ROI for Subclass 491 visa in 2022-23 and have not been selected, will be required to submit a new ROI (if applicable).  

Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190): 
Offshore candidates who have already submitted an ROI for Subclass 190, 2022-23 and have not been selected need not submit a new ROI unless there are official changes in the provided information. 
Candidates can check whether the ROI is still active via the official Live in Melbourne portal. 

September 4, 2023

The Covid-era visa (Subclass 408 visa) to no longer exist from February 2024

The Australian government recently announced that the Covid-era visa of Australia will be terminated from February 2024. The Immigration Minister Andrew Giles and The Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil, released a statement saying “From February 2024, the visa will be closed to all applicants. This will provide certainty to our visa system now that the circumstances that drove the operation of the visa no longer exist.”

August 31, 2023

Australia Immigration Levels Plan 2023-24

The government of Australia increases the migration planning levels on an annual basis and invites a specific number of nominees via each migration program. The year 2023-24 has more opportunities for skilled categories and streams, requiring over 400,000+ job openings to meet the workforce demands. Candidates can explore the skills streams as Australia offers plenty of opportunities for skilled workers to work in Australia. The planning level of the 2023-24 permanent Migration program is 190,000, primarily focusing on skilled migrants. The program ratio between skilled and family visas is said to be around 70:30

*Partner and Child visa categories are demand-driven and not subject to a ceiling.

August 25, 2023

Australia to terminate the GPs program visas on 16 September 2023 

Australia will close the visas for the GPs program on September 16, 2023, ceasing the requirement for employers of the IMGs (International Medical Graduates) to apply for a Health Workforce Certificate (HWC). Starting from September 13, employers who wish to nominate IMGs are no longer required to submit an HWC in the nomination application. The deadline for submitting the HWCs is September 5, and September 13 for exemptions of HWC. 

August 24, 2023

Subclass 190 and Subclass 491 visas get twin nomination allocations by the Australian government!

The government of Australia has granted 600 nomination allocations for Skilled nominated (Subclass 190) visa & Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491) visa categories for the year 2023-24. A total of 50 ITAs were issued for the Subclass 190 and the Subclass 491 visas while 339 lodged applications are yet to receive a decision.  

August 17, 2023 

Australian Visas are now processed within 16-21 days. Apply now for faster visa approvals!

Australia is streamlining the visa processing for Australian visas to promote reduced waiting hours. The table given below has the revised processing time for Australian visas: 

July 03, 2023 

New Zealand citizens can now apply for citizenship via direct pathway!  

The citizens of New Zealand who have been residing in Australia for a period of 4 years or more can now directly apply for citizenship. The direct pathway will come into effect from July 1, 2023 and is applicable only to applications that are submitted on or after the 1st of July, 2023. New Zealanders living in Australia with a PR or Subclass 444: special category visa (SCV) can now apply for citizenship.  

June 28, 2023 

Visa duration to be increased for 485 Visa holders!  

Subclass 485 (Temporary Graduate Visa) holders will now have increased visa duration. The new revisions are set to be implemented from July 1, 2023. International students pursuing their study in selective qualifications in Australia can now stay for a longer time. The table given below a detailed overview of the visa type and visa duration.  

June 27, 2023 

Work restrictions for student visa holders 

Work limitations are set to be implemented on students in Australia, starting from July 1, 2023. The working hours for students will now be limited for 48 hours per fortnight. Exceptions will be granted to students working in aged care sector who can work without restrictions until the 31 December, 2023.  

June 26, 2023 

New update on Subclass 191 & Visa fee increment!

Primary and secondary Subclass 491 visa holders can now apply for SC 191 (Permanent Residence Regional) Visa. The visa application fees have been hiked and will be effective starting from July 1, 2023. 

June 6, 2023 

The DHA released results of the FY 2022-2023 invitation rounds  

The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) released the results of the 4th invitation round that was held on 25th May,2023. The invitation rounds were conducted for the Subclass 189 and 491 visas and had 7427 invitations issued in May. The four rounds of invitations collectively issued 68,042 invites with a minimum score range of 65. 

May 24, 2023 

Australia increased Temporary Skilled Income Threshold to $70,000 and expanded TR to PR pathways 

The Temporary Skilled Income Threshold will increase from $53,000 to $70,000, starting from July 1, 2023. The government also plans on expanding the immigration pathways from temporary residence (TR) to Permanent residence (PR) via the Temporary Residence Transition stream (TRT). The candidates must fulfill the eligibility criteria in order to qualify for the latest PR pathways. 

May 18, 2023 

Australia’s Net overseas migration expected to hit a record of 400,000 

As per reports, the net overseas migration will hit 400,000 by the end of this year. The net migration is set to increase further as the government plans on inviting the “Right Migrants” who fulfill the eligibility criteria with the right set of skills that can contribute to the Australian economy.  

May 17, 2023 

Australian Government plans to scrap Covid visa or Subclass 408. 

The government of Australia plans on ending the Covid work visa availability. The visa permitted individuals with individuals with a job offer in the key sectors to work in Australia. Foreign students who are currently employed in the aged care sector are exempted from this cap until the 31st of December, 2023.  

May 2, 2023 

Changes in Australia’s Immigration Policy: New Visas and Regulations for 2023-24 

Home Affairs Minister Claire O’Neil has released a 186-page Migration review that highlights the need to bring in latest reforms to the immigration systems.  The Review proposed 32 possible changes that could take 32 possible changes that can be done to streamline the immigration process of Australia.  

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Changes in Australia’s Immigration Policy: New Visas and Regulations for 2023-24 

February 22, 2023

Australia Canberra Matrix draw issued 919 invitations

Australia held Canberra matrix draw on February 22, 2023, and invited 919 candidates to apply for ACT Nomination. Invitations were issued under Subclass 190 and Subclass 491 visas to the Canberra residents and Overseas applicants. The cut-off score for the draw lies between 70 and 75. The details of the draw can be found in the table below:

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Australia Canberra Matrix draw issued 919 invitations

February 22, 2023

International grads can now work in Australia for 4 years with the extended Post Study Work Permit

The work hours for international students have been increased from 40 to 48 hours for every fortnight. It will financially aid international students during their studies. The rules were formulated not to affect the education of international students. International grads in Australia with eligible higher education can now work in the country for an additional two years on Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485). Graduates can now reside, work and study in any of Australia’s regions for four years.

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January 23, 2023

Second Australia Canberra Draw in 2023, invited 632 candidates

Australia held its second Canberra Matrix draw in 2023, in which 632 candidates were invited to apply for ACT nomination. The cut off score for this draw was between 65 and 75. Candidates can later apply for Australia PR after residing for some years in the country. The invitations were issued to Canberra residents and Overseas Applicants through the Subclass 190 and Subclass 491 visas. The details of the draw can be found in the table below:

The total number of invitations issued to Canberra residents and overseas applicants can be found in the table below:

The number of invitations issued under the Subclass 190 and Subclass 491 visas can be found in the table below:

January 13, 2023

Australia Canberra Matrix draw issued 734 invitations for ACT Nomination

A recent Canberra Matrix draw held by Australia on January 13, 2022, invited 734 candidates to submit applications for ACT nomination. Canberra Residents and Overseas Applicants received the invitations. The cut-off score for this draw was between 70 and 85.

The table below reveals the details of the total number of Canberra Residents and Overseas Applicants invited in this draw:

The total number of invitations for subclass 190 and subclass 491 can be found in the table below:

The full details of the draw can be found in the table below: