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Australia PR Process

Australia PR Process

Following are the steps typically involved in obtaining permanent residency (PR) in Australia:

  1. Determine Eligibility:
    • It is important to understand the Australia PR process before applying. A PR in Australia is only granted to those who meet the eligibility criteria. A number of factors are taken into consideration, including age, English language proficiency, occupation, work experience, education, and health. To find out if you qualify for Australia PR, call 750-383-2132 and speak with our Australia PR experts.
  2. Choose the right visa:
    • Depending on your circumstances, you may want to consider the following visa subclasses: the
      • Skilled Independent visa (Subclass 189),
      • Skilled Nominated visa (Subclass 190),
      • Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491).
  3. Prepare documentation:
    • Make sure you have all the required documentation, including education credentials, work experience certificates, results of language tests, and clearance certificates from the police.
  4. Apply for Skill Assessment:
    • A skill assessment in Australia determines an individual’s knowledge and skills in a particular occupation by evaluating their education, training, and work experience.
    • If you want your skills assessed by a specific authority, you should choose an appropriate assessment authority. Examples of such tests are TRA, AIM, AITSL, ACS, VETASSESS, and TRA.
  5. Lodge your Express of Interest (EOI) application:
    • Expression of Interest is the Australian term for Expression of Interest. Prospective immigrants indicate their interest in immigrating to Australia by submitting an application to the Australian government.
    • Using DHA’s online portal, you can apply for a visa online.
  6. Received Invitation to Apply:
    • The Australian Department of Home Affairs will assess your application after you submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for a permanent residency visa in Australia to determine if you are eligible for the visa subclass you have applied for.
    • You will receive an invitation to apply (ITA) for a permanent residency visa if your EOI is selected from the pool. An application for a visa, along with all required supporting documentation, must be submitted within a specific timeframe. In addition, you must pay a visa application fee and provide health and character information.
  7. Wait for processing:
    • Depending on your individual circumstances and the visa subclass the processing time may vary after you have submitted your application.
    • Online tracking allows you to keep track of the status of your application.
  8. Receive a decision:
    • A decision will be issued by the Department of Home Affairs Australia once your application has been processed. Your PR visa will be issued if your application is successful.
    • Changing requirements and processing times can make the Australian PR process complex and time-consuming. The Australia PR process should be handled by our consultants. A migration agent registered in Australia.