Australia provides several pathways for people to immigrate and get Permanent Residency. These pathways include skilled migration, employer sponsorship, family visas, and business/investor visas.
The different pathways to immigrate to Australia and obtain Permanent Residency (PR) include:
- Skilled Worker Visas:
- Subclass 189: For skilled people without company or state support.
- Subclass 190: For skilled workers supported by an Australian state or territory.
- Subclass 491: For skilled workers with a sponsor from a regional area or a relative in regional Australia.
- Employer-Sponsored Visas:
- Subclass 186: For skilled workers having an Australian company ready to nominate them.
- Subclass 482: A temporary visa that can lead to permanent residency if you meet the job requirements.
- Business and Investment Visas:
- Subclass 188: For entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners.
- Subclass 888: The permanent residency option for those already holding a Subclass 188 visa.
- Family and Partner Visas
- Partner Visa: For the spouses or partners of Australian citizens or Permanent Residents.
- Parent Visas: For parents of permanent residents or citizens of Australia.
- Global Talent Visa (Subclass 858)
- This is for skilled people in specific fields invited to work and live in Australia permanently.
- Refugee and Humanitarian Program
- This is for people who are seeking protection under Australia's humanitarian commitments.