Which Visa to Apply for Australia PR?

Living and working in Australia is on the wish list of many skilled workers from India. No wonder Australia is the dream destination for many international migrants seeking a new life abroad. The country offers unlimited benefits for those who wish to be a part of Australia’s robust economy. If you are a skilled professional aspiring to migrate to Australia but wondering which visa to apply for Australia PR, you’ve come to the right place.

People can become permanent residents in Australia through various immigration streams. The most common way of migrating to Australia is through General Skilled Migration.

Australia’s General Skilled Migration (GSM) program is for skilled foreign workers who want to permanently move to Australia by addressing the country’s labor gaps.

The General Skilled Migration comprises various migration streams under which one can choose to apply for an Australia PR visa:

189 Visa – Skilled Independent Visa

The Skilled Independent Subclass 189 visa is a points-tested permanent residency streams for skilled professionals seeking to settle permanently in Australia. One needs no sponsorship or a prior job offer to apply for the subclass 189 visa stream. You can apply based on your in-demand skills and claiming points for your qualification, work experience, English language skills, and other factors.

One must have an invitation to apply for the subclass 189 visa and secure a minimum of 65 points on SkillSelect.

190 Visa – Skilled Nominated Visa

The Skilled Nominated 190 Visa is another points-tested stream for overseas nationals who are nominated by an Australian State or Territory government. A state nomination for the 190 will help you claim an additional 5 points. To be eligible, you must commit to living and working in a sponsoring state for 2 years after the issuance of the visa.

If you are nominated by a state or territory, the Department of Home Affairs will invite you to apply for the visa.

491 Visa – Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa

The subclass 491 is a temporary visa for skilled individuals who have received a nomination from a state or territory government to live in regional Australia. The nomination can also be from an eligible relative or family member living in regional Australia. The holders of subclass 491 visa can live and work in Australian regional areas for up to five years.

After holding the subclass 491 visa for 3 years, the holder fulfil Australia PR visa eligibility to meet the requirements for a permanent Subclass 191 visa.

Why choose Visaexperts to start your Australian immigration journey?

• For over 29 years, our team has handled migration applications for several visa categories, including skilled, study, business, and family sponsorship.
• We assist in types of visa processes, starting from profile assessment to document checklist, IELTS guidance, and cross-checking everything before submission.
• We can help you in obtaining your skills assessment.
• Preparing all documents from start to finish
• Lodging and monitoring the progress of your visa application

 

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