Yes, students from India can apply for permanent residency in Australia once they complete their studies in their home country or inside Australia. Students also need to meet the eligibility criteria. They are allowed to apply through the skilled migration program. However, to apply through the skilled migration program, they need to showcase their skills, English language proficiency, and experience. Students can also finish up their studies inside the country by applying to Subclass 500. Later, after finishing their studies, they can apply for a work visa to stay in the country, and after staying in the country for 5 years, they can apply for an Australian PR.
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What are the eligibility requirements for applying for an Australia PR?
The following are the eligibility requirements for applying for an Australia PR:
- Students age must be between 25 and 32 years
- Must have 8 bands of English language proficiency
- 8 to 10 years of work experience outside Australia
- 8 to 10 years of work experience in Australia
- Doctorate degree- Education outside Australia
- Specific skills such as a doctorate or master’s degree by research in Australia
- Must study in a regional area
- Must meet the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Migration program
- Accreditation in community language
- State sponsorship or Subclass 190 visa
- Skilled spouse or common-law partner (Must meet the age, skills & English language requirements)
- Spouse or common-law partner having skills of ‘competent English’ (Skills requirement or age factor is not required)
- Candidates without a spouse or common-law partner or where a spouse is a citizen or PR holder of Australia
- Regional or relative sponsorship or Subclass 491 visa
How to apply for Australian PR?
The following are the steps to apply for an Australian PR:
Step 1: Make sure to meet the eligibility requirements
Step 2: Register your Expression of Interest through the SkillSelect program
Step 3: Get an ITA or Invitation to Apply, if selected in EOI
Step 4: Completely fill out the online visa application form
Step 5: Gather all the required documents
Step 6: Submit all the documents, along with the visa fee
Step 7: Receive your PR visa
Step 8: Migrate to Australia
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