Australia Permanent residency process

Australia permanent residency

Australia Permanent Residency (Skilled Migration Visa)

SKILLED INDEPENDENT VISA

SKILLED NOMINATED VISA

Permanent Residence

Skilled Work Regional

SKILLED INDEPENDENT VISA (Sub Class 189)

This is a permanent visa based on a points test. This visa allows the candidates to stay, live, and work permanently in Australia without any sponsorship from a relative, state, or territory.

Processing Time

Maximum 1-1.5 Years (Subject to change as per the case)

VISA COST

Main applicant

AUD 4765

Additional Applicants 18 or above:

AUD 2385

Additional Applicants below 18:

AUD 1195

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Relevant occupation (listed on the skilled occupation list)

Skill Assessment

65 Points (in the PR points grid)

Under 45 years of age (during invitation)

English IELTS 6 bands in each module | PTE 50

Health and Character certificate

DOCUMENTS

Proof of Identity

Passport

Employment Evidence (Appointment/Promotion letter)

Statement of Service

Payment Evidence

Employer Salary Certificate

Photograph

Qualification Evidence

Award Certificate

Academic Transcript

Resume

Organization Chart

PROCESS

Check Eligibility (65+ Score and occupation listed on the Skilled Occupation List)

Skill Assessment

Give English Tests (IELTS/PTE/TOEFL)

Lodge Expression of Interest (EOI)

Wait to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA)

Collect documents (ID proofs, work experience, PCC, health, and English test results)

Submit visa application within 60 days