To transition from a work visa to permanent residency (PR) in Australia, you'll need to assess your eligibility, get a positive skills assessment, demonstrate English proficiency, submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through SkillSelect, and then apply for a PR visa, upon receiving an ITA (Invitation to Apply). Certain work visas, including the Employer Nomination Scheme and the Skills in Demand visa. Candidates with these visas can apply for Australia PR upon eligibility.
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Which Australian work visas lead to PR?
The following are the work visas in Australia that lead to PR:
- Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189): This visa is for skilled workers who meet the points-based criteria for skilled migration and are not sponsored by a state or territory government.
- Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190): This visa is for skilled workers who have been nominated by an Australian state or territory government and meet the points-based criteria.
- Regional Skilled Migration visa (subclass 491): This visa is for skilled workers who want to live and work in regional areas of Australia and have been nominated by a state or territory government.
- Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482): Holders of this visa may be able to transition to permanent residency if their occupation is on the Core Skills Occupation List and they meet other requirements. SID Visa holders can apply for Australia PR via the Temporary Residence Transition Stream under the Employer Nomination Scheme.
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Eligibility Requirements for Australia PR
You would be eligible to apply for Australia PR if you meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Must have scored a minimum of 65 points under the Australia PR Point Calculator
- Are aged below 45 years
- Meet the English language proficiency requirements
- Meet the health and character requirements
- Have a skills assessment for an occupation on the Skilled Occupation List
- Have enough financial resources to support your stay in Australia without requiring any financial assistance from the government
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