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How To Become an Australian Permanent Resident? 3 Most Common Visa types



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How to become an Australian Permanent Resident?

There are more than 40 Australian Migrant visas which allow you to work and live in Australia permanently.

Here’s a quick look at some popular migrant visa categories:

In general, there are 3 main streamlined visa pathways to obtain permanent resident (PR) status.
 

Family-Based Permanent Residency

If you have an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident family member, you may be eligible to immigrate to Australia.

 

Migrant visas are available for:

  • Partners
  • Fiancé(e)s
  • Children
  • Dependent relatives
 
Family – stream permanent visa available for Partners, Fiancé, Children, Parent, Dependent relatives of PR or Australian citizens
 
 

Work-Based Permanent Residency

There are numerous paths to Australian permanent residency through the worker category.

 

Migrant worker categories can include following:

  • Employer Sponsored Visas. When an Australian employer sponsors a foreign national work in Australia.
  • General Skilled Migration. For people that are not sponsored by Australian employers but possess a skill valued in Australia.
  • State/Territory Nominated Visa;
  • Global Talent Visa.
 

Business Visa Permanent Residency

- Business or investment – stream permanent visa
 
 

Refugee and humanitarian visa

 
 
Outstanding benefits of Australian permanent residency and Australian citizenship.
 
(1) Benefits of Australian Permanent Residency
 
- Enjoy a high living standard in Australia
 
- Enroll in Australia’s national health scheme – Medicare
 
- Have access to Centrelink
 
- Rights to sponsor family members for permanent residency
 
- Free and subsidized education services at the public institutions
 
 
(2) Benefits of Australian citizenship:
Besides mentioned benefits, Australian citizens have other benefits such as
  • The right to vote,
  • The right to obtain Australia passport,
  • Joining the Army etc.

Need help with getting Australian Visas?

NO BORDERS LAW GROUP: #1 TRUSTED MIGRATION AGENTS

Email: service@noborders-group.com

Tel:  +61 (07) 3876 4000

Consultation:  https://www.noborders-group.com/form/free-consultation

 

We will help applicants by exploring visa options and securing the application.

If applicants would like to discuss applicants visa options and evaluate the pathway to permanent residency, please enquire or book a consultation to get expert advice with one of our knowledgeable and experienced Migration Agents/Lawyers on 07 3876 4000 or email: service@noborders-group.com.  

 
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