Australian Permanent Residence

Ways of obtaining Permanent Residence

 

• Independent General Skilled Migration (apply based on your in demand profession)
• Employer Nomination Scheme (apply based on your employer sponsoring you)
• Spousal Visa (marry an Australian)
• Student Pathway (study for 2 years an in demand skill)

 

General Skills Migration - Visa 175

 

Applicants can apply independently or through state sponsorship. Some graduates from Australian education institutions may also apply for permanent residence.

 

You occupation must be on the Skilled Occupations List in order to make an application for the General Skills Migration.

 

All applicants must have a skills assessment to show that they meet the minimum Australian standards for their profession unless you are following the graduate path (2 years study in Australia) or are being nominated by your Australian employer after 2 years of Australian work experience.

 

In order to apply for permanent residence you must meet the following conditions.

 

• You MUST be under 50 years of age at the time of application.

 

• You will be required to meet minimum English standards (IELTS 6.0 for all professions)

 

• You will need to satisfy the Points Test.

 

• You must completed a Skills Assessment for your nominated occupation.

 

Priority processing is currently in place for some types of skilled migrant applications so applicants should be prepared for long delays in processing if they are not sponsored. We strongly recommend advice before applying.

 

175/176 Visa Application Fees	$ 2960
Professional Fees (including Skills Assessment)	$ 3300

 

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