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Australia Immigration on a PR Visa
Australia’s Permanent Resident (PR) Visa allows foreign nationals to live, work, and study in Australia permanently. It comes with various benefits, including access to healthcare and social security benefits and the ability to apply for Australian citizenship after meeting certain requirements. However, there are also obligations and restrictions associated with holding a PR visa.
Types of PR Visas
Skilled Migration Visas
- Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189): For skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer, family, or state/territory government. You must be invited to apply based on your skills and qualifications.
- Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190): For skilled workers who are nominated by a state or territory government. A points-based system is used to assess eligibility.
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (subclass 491): For skilled workers intending to live and work in regional Australia, which can later transition to permanent residency through the subclass 191 visa.
- Social Security Benefits – Includes pension plans, unemployment benefits, and child benefits.
Employer-Sponsored Visas
- Pathway to Citizenship – PR holders can apply for Canadian citizenship after meeting residency requirements.
- Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186): Allows skilled workers nominated by an Australian employer to live and work permanently in Australia.
- Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 187): For workers sponsored by an employer in regional Australia to obtain permanent residency.
Family-Based Visas
- Partner Visa (subclasses 820/801): If you are in a relationship with an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen, you may be eligible for a PR visa.
- Parent Visa (subclasses 103/804): If you have children who are Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens, you may apply for a PR visa to join them.
Business & Investment Visas
- Business Innovation and Investment Visa (subclass 888): For individuals who have held a provisional business visa and have shown successful business operations or investments in Australia.
Benefits of Permanent Residency
- Live and Work Anywhere: You can live, work, and study anywhere in Australia, without restrictions.
- Healthcare: You are eligible for Medicare, Australia’s public healthcare system.
- Social Security: You may have access to social security benefits, including unemployment benefits (after meeting certain requirements).
- Pathway to Citizenship: After holding a PR visa for 4 years (with at least 1 year as a permanent resident), you may apply for Australian citizenship.
- Sponsorship for Family: You can sponsor eligible family members (e.g., spouse, children, parents) for permanent residency.
- Sponsorship for Family: You can sponsor eligible family members (e.g., spouse, children, parents) for permanent residency.
- Education: You can access Australian education, including subsidies for tertiary education and student loans.
- Travel: You can travel in and out of Australia, though you may need to apply for a Resident Return Visa (RRV) if your original PR visa expires.