What is permanent resident?
Permanent residence refers to a person's legal resident status in a country or territory where they are not a citizen but have the right to live indefinitely. This is usually for a long time; a permanent resident is someone who has this legal status.
Top advantages of having Australian PR
1 Indefinite right to reside in Australia
A permanent residence visa allows you to travel in and out of Australia as often as you choose. However, keep in mind that your initial PR visa is only good for five years. Nonetheless, you have the option of renewing this visa before it expires. You will need to apply for a five-year Resident Return Visa (RRV) to extend your permanent residency if you travel overseas and return to Australia after your permanent residency has expired.
2 Working rights in their entirety
You can work in whatever occupation you want after you get PR status, and you have no restrictions on where you can work. Work kinds such as public service and the armed forces, however, are exempt. Only Australian nationals are eligible to apply for jobs in these two industries.
3 Sponsoring relatives of your family
You may sponsor your family members for permanent residency only once you have met the residence and support assurance requirements.
4 Credit score
As an Australian Permanent Resident, your credit rating will quickly improve, making personal loans, car loans, home loans, credit cards, and other types of loans easier to get.
5 Grant for First-Time Home Buyers
If you signed your contract on or after July 1, 2013, on your first home purchase, you will be eligible for the $10,000 FHOG (First Home Owner Grant). Your new home can be a $750,000 or less apartment, unit, house, townhouse, or similar structure, and it must be the property’s first sale as a residential address.
6 Student loans are available.
According to the Higher Education Support Act of 2003, Australian citizens and permanent visa holders are eligible to receive financial aid for their studies through the Higher Education Loans Program (HELP). This will come in handy if you ever run into financial difficulties while studying.
7 PR's children have a special advantage.
When your children are born in Australia, one of the most significant advantages of being a PR is that they will be automatically considered Australian citizens. In essence, they will be supplied with the best education and health care available.
8 A right to health care
As a PR, you will be eligible for all-inclusive Medicare health coverage, which will provide you with cheaper health insurance, free treatment at public hospitals, and subsidized medicine.
9 Benefits from the Social Security Administration
After two years of settling down in Australia as a permanent resident, the Australian Social Security Department, often known as Centre link, will grant you with social welfare supports related to student, sickness, and unemployment, which you can extend to your family.
10 Eligibility to apply for citizenship in Australia
If you have lived lawfully in Australia for at least 4 years and have lived in Australia for at least 12 months as a permanent resident after July 1, 2007, you may be eligible to apply for Australian citizenship.
What is the eligibility for obtaining a Permanent Resident (PR) visa?
1. Age
Applicants must be under 45 years old at the time of invitation to apply.
2. Language Proficiency
You should be able to demonstrate that you have a competent command of the English language.
3. Skilled Occupation Lists (SOL)
The candidate must select an occupation from one of the skilled occupation lists listed below. The vocations that are now permitted for migrating to Australia are listed on the list. The listings of occupations are updated on a regular basis to reflect changes in the Australian labor market. The SOL is divided into three categories:
- Strategic Skills List for the Medium and Long Term.
- List of Short-Term Skilled Occupations.
- List of Regional Occupations.
4. Points requirement
The minimum point requirement for a PR visa is 65; the higher your score on the eligibility calculation, the better your chances of being invited to apply for Australian permanent residency. If you score 80 to 85 points, you may be eligible for a faster invitation to apply for a PR visa.
Process of applying permanent resident visa from India
You can apply for Australia immigration by following the processes outlined below.
Step 1: Make sure you're eligible.
Step 2: Submit an application to the appropriate authority for a migration skill evaluation.
Step 3: Fill out an Expression of Interest form (EOI)
Step 4: You must apply for your visa online with all essential documentation within 60 days of your EOI being accepted.
Processing Time for Australian PR
The Skilled Independent (Subclass 189) visa — one of the most popular points-tested pathways — typically takes 8 to 9 months to process from a completed application.
How Long Can You Stay?
An Australian PR visa grants the right to live and work in the country for five years, renewable through a Resident Return Visa. After four years of lawful residence, including at least 12 months as a PR, you become eligible to apply for Australian citizenship.
Pruners International is a leading provider of Australian immigration and visa consultation services. Our experts have processed thousands of Australia PR and visa applications, and bring that experience to guide you through the process. Among the services we provide are:
- Complete visa application assistance
- Assist with gathering supporting documents
- Visa Interview Preparation – if necessary
- Updates and Consulate Follow-Up
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