Australia Permanent Residency

Australia offers a range of pathways for skilled professionals, entrepreneurs, and their families to obtain Permanent Residency (PR). With a robust economy, high quality of life, and diverse opportunities, Australia remains a top destination for global talent.

🔑 Key Pathways to Australian PR

1. Skilled Migration

Australia’s Skilled Migration Program is designed to attract individuals with qualifications and work experience in occupations that are in demand. Key visa subclasses include.

  • Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189): For invited workers with skills in demand, allowing them to live and work anywhere in Australia.
  • Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190): For skilled workers nominated by a state or territory government, providing a pathway to PR.
  • Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491): For skilled workers nominated by a state or territory government or sponsored by a family member residing in a designated regional area.

Applicants are assessed based on factors such as age, education, work experience, English language proficiency, and employability.

2. Employer-Sponsored Migration

This pathway allows Australian employers to sponsor foreign workers for permanent residence. Key visa subclasses include:

  • Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186): For skilled workers nominated by their employer.
  • Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (Subclass 187): For skilled workers nominated by their employer in regional Australia.

These visas require a valid job offer from an Australian employer and the applicant to meet the skills and qualifications required for the position.

3. Business and Investment Migration

For individuals with business skills or investment capital, Australia offers several visa options:

  • Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 188): For individuals who want to own and manage a business in Australia or invest in an Australian state or territory.
  • Business Talent (Permanent) Visa (Subclass 132): For high-caliber business owners or part-owners who are nominated by a state or territory government.

These visas require a successful business career and a commitment to investing in Australia.

4. Family and Partner Migration

Australian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor their family members for PR:

  • Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801): For individuals in a genuine and continuing relationship with an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
  • Parent Visa (Subclass 103): For parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens.
  • Child Visa (Subclass 101): For children of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens.