Australia Permanent Resident Visa

Australia has always been a popular choice for individuals who desire to migrate to another country. The country has favorable factors such as a thriving economy which means more job opportunities. Australia promises a better quality of life and a multicultural society where there is peace and harmony.

Australia offers a permanent residency or PR visa to immigrants. The Australia PR visa has a validity of five years. With a PR visa, you can move into Australia along with your family. You can apply for citizenship after living in Australia for three years with an Australia PR visa.

BENEFITS OF HAVING A PR VISA

• You can live and travel anywhere within Australia
• You can pursue higher studies in Australia and can apply for certain educational loans
• You become eligible for Social Security benefits after two years of having an Australian PR visa
• You can sponsor the PR of your relatives if they meet certain pre-requisites
• You can apply for government jobs with a PR visa
• You can travel to New Zealand and can even apply for a visa there

GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

There are various categories under which you can apply for an Australia PR visa which have different eligibility requirements. But the general eligibility factors are as under:

Points Requirement:  Points determine your eligibility for a PR visa You must score at least 65 points under the Points Grid. The below table describes the different criteria for scoring points: