The Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457) is now replaced with the Skills in Demand Visa (subclass 482). The Australia Skills in Demand (SID) visa is a temporary visa that allows skilled foreign workers to reside and seek employment in the country for a maximum of 4 years. You cannot directly convert the SID visa into permanent residency; to be able to do so, you must first apply for a permanent visa such as Skilled Migrant Visas (Subclass 189 or 190) and the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS). In some cases, you may also qualify for permanent residency by applying as the partner of an Australian PR holder or citizen.
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How to apply for Australia PR with a Skills in Demand visa?
You can apply for permanent residency in Australia through the ENS or the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 187) visa. To qualify for PR, you must meet the following requirements:
- Have a sponsorship from your employer in Australia
- Proof of 3 years of work experience, out of which you must have completed at least two years with the same employer
- Your employer must sponsor your application for PR through the Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) stream
- Have a positive skills assessment report
- English language proficiency with a minimum IELTS band score of 6
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Steps to convert a Subclass 457 to permanent residency in Australia
You can follow the below steps to convert your Subclass 457 visa to permanent residency in Australia:
Step 1: Check if you meet the eligibility for conversion (Age, language proficiency, health, and character requirements)
Step 2: Get a skills assessment depending on your occupation
Step 3: Get a state or territory nomination (for skilled migration visas)
Step 4: Apply for the permanent visa once you fulfill the visa requirements
Step 5: Get your PR visa upon approval
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