Australia Permanent Residence

Australia Immigration

Highlights:

• Types of Australia Visas
• Australia Skilled Immigration Points Calculator
• Different type of Immigration Programs

Australia is an open and multicultural country that is a chosen land for immigrants all over the world.

Visa Types:

Australia Skilled Immigration Points Calculator:

Australia skilled immigration follows a point-based system to check the eligibility of an individual for migration. To apply for Australia PR in 2022, you need minimum of 65 points under skill select for 189 and 190 subclasses.

AUSTRALIAN SKILLED INDEPENDENT VISA (SUBCLASS 189):

This is a point-based system for skilled workers whom Australia needs to work and live permanently anywhere in the country.

Overview:

The subclass 189 Visa is a points-tested system that invites skilled professionals to live and work in Australia permanently. This visa is for workers who are not sponsored by any territory or employer or a family member living in Australia.

The visa makes you eligible to:

• Live & work anywhere in Australia
• Become an Australian citizen
• Enrol in the public healthcare scheme
• Sponsor skilled family members for PR

Eligibility & Point Factors:

Eligibility:

Application pickup is by invite process only. To receive the invitation, you must:

• File the Expression of Interest(EOI) document
• Experience listed in Australia’s Skilled Occupations List
• Age should be below 45
• Score sufficient English language skills
• Satisfy the medical conditions
• Meet the minimum cut-off score of 65 under the points stream throughout the process

Point Factors:

1. Age 

2. English Skills
   Individual must have sufficient English language skills measured by your score in the OET, PTE, TOEFL or IELTS test.
   

   English	Points
   Competent	0
   Proficient	10
   Superior	20

   3. Education

   Individual should apply for the highest qualification in equivalency to the respective Australia Qualification

   Qualification	Points
   Doctorate	20
   Bachelor/Master’s Degree	15
   Diploma	10
   Award or Qualification for Skilled Occupation	10

   4. Experience

   Skilled Employment in Overseas	Points
   Less Than 3 Years	0
   3-4 Years	5
   5-7 Years	10
   At Least 8 Years	15
   Skilled Employment in Australia	Points
   Less Than 1 Year	0
   1-2 Years	5
   3-4 Years	10
   5-7 Years	15
   At Least 8 Years	20

   5. Spouse Skills

   The Australian government can consider your spouse’s/partner’s skills for rewarding you an additional 5 points if your partner:

   • Is under 45 years of age,
   • Has competent English language skills,
   • Is assessed and found to have skills related to their nominated occupation under SOL
   • Is accompanying you to the country and
   • Is not a permanent residence holder or citizen of Australia.

   Documentation:

   Checklist of documents required to apply for the visa:

   • Subclass 189 visa application form – online
   • Two coloured passport-sized photographs
   • Proof of identification
   • English skills test scores
   • Educational qualification documents
   • Skill assessment report
   • Document to prove the skills
   • Reference letter from employer(s)
   • Character certificate from the police
   • Medical check certificate
   • Australian study requirement proof & documents to show proof of study (if applicable)
   • Partner’s English proficiency proof
   • Proof of relationship status
   • Any other documents as requested during the process

   Application Process:

   • Step1: Qualification Assessment
   • Step2: Professional Body Assessment with the nominated occupation
   • Step3: Apply for Expression of Interest (EOI)
   • Step4: After ITA, submit documents, Medicals, Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) and pay visa fee to submit PR application
   • Step5: Undergo biometrics if requested.
   • Step6: After the confirmation of permanent resident under the respective subclass, do the foot of entry to activate the visa.

   Cost: & Processing Time:

   Cost:

   Immigrant	Fees (in AUD)
   Main Applicant	$4115
   Partner	$2055
   Additional Dependent (Under 18)	$1030

   There can be additional factors to the cost like medical examination, Qualification assessment, professional skill report assessment, IELTS, Spouse’s English skills, and more. Moreover, the fee can change without any intimation and visa fee will vary according to the number and age of dependents.

   Processing Time:

   After receiving ITA, 60 calendar days to submit the PR application. After the receiving, the Department of immigration will start processing the application. The average duration for processing the visa is eight months

   Skilled Sponsored Visas To Australia

   Skilled Sponsored Visas are meant for skilled immigrant workers who wish to work and settle in Australia permanently.

   There are three types of Skilled Sponsored Visas:

   1. Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190)
   2. Skilled Regional (Provisional) Visa (subclass 489)
   3. Skilled Regional Visa (subclass 887)
   4. Employer-Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 494 Skilled)
   5. Skilled Work Regional Visa (Subclass 491)

   SKILLED NOMINATED VISA (SUBCLASS 190)

   This is a points-tested permanent visa for skilled workers. Applications nominated by an Australian State or Territorial government, are only eligible to obtain this visa.

   With this visa, you can:

   • Stay in Australia Permanently
   • Work and Study In Australia
   • Enroll in Australia’s Public Health Care Scheme, Medicare
   • Sponsor Your Relatives To Come To Australia
   • Travel To And From Australia For 5 Years
   • If Eligible, Become An Australian Citizen

   Subclass 190 is a state-sponsored visa to full fill the Australia Workforce, for which the state nominates an applicant. Subclass 190 is a point-based system where the person needs to score 65 for eligibility. Based on the score with respect to the skill occupation list, State Government nominates the individual.

   A candidate who comes under the occupation list must qualify under the respective category to get the nominated work visa.

   Eligibility to qualify under subclass 190:

   Criteria as follows:

   Profile should come under nominated skilled occupation list

   • Age must be below 44 years
   • Evaluate educational assessment
   • Evaluate skills under the professional body
   • Get the required English ability scores
   • Submit Expression of Interest (EOI) and get invitation to apply
   • A state or a territory nominates the person
   • Who meets health and character requirements

   Point Factors for Subclass 190:

   1. Age
   2. English Ability Skills
   3. Education Qualifications
   4. Skilled Employment Qualifications
   5. Australian Education
   6. Doctoral Requirements(PhD)
   7. Professional Experience in Australia
   8. Partner Skills
   9. Nomination

   Required Documents for an Australian Subclass 190 Visa:

   1. Passport
   2. Birth Certificate
   3. A report by a recognised education assessing education authority
   4. A report by a recognised education assessing skill authority
   5. Digital photographs
   6. Educational Documents
   7. Employment Reference & Supporting Documents
   8. Proof of relationship certificate(partner)
   9. Online Application form
   10. Health & Character Documents
   11. Other supporting documents as per case specific

   Procedure to Apply for Subclass 190:

   1. Check the occupation list as per the updates skilled occupation list
   2. Get Education & Professional Assessment
   3. Submit Expression of Interest(EOI)
   4. Based on Selection Factors, Invitation To Apply (ITA) will receive
   5. Need to submit Permanent Residence(PR) Application within 60 days
   6. Need to get the passport stamping and foot of entry within 6 months

   Visa Charges & Processing Time for Subclass 190:

   Visa Charges:

   Immigrant	Fees in AUD
   Main Visa Applicant	$4115
   Additional Applicant (More than 18 years)	$2055
   Additional Applicant (Less than 18 years)	$1030

   Other miscellaneous charges mentioned below:

   • Medical Examination
   • IELTS
   • Skills Assessment Fee
   • Professional Assessment Fee
   • Police Clearance Certificates
   • Spouse’s English Proficiency improvement
   • Translation of Documents from a Certified Translators(if applicable)

   Processing Time:

   Approximate time to process the application is 6 – 10 months

   SKILLED REGIONAL (PROVISIONAL) VISA (SUBCLASS 489)

   This temporary visa has been curated for suitably skilled migrants. It is a sponsored visa and allows you to live and work in specified regions or Low Population Growth Areas of Australia for up to 4 years.

   489 subclass allows 3 pathways and they are:

   • Invited Pathway
   • Extended Stay Pathway
   • Subsequent Entry Pathway

   SKILLED REGIONAL VISA (SUBCLASS 887)

   This is a second stage permanent visa without any requirement of points. It allows temporary Skilled Regional visa holders to apply for permanent residency in Australia.

   SKILLED EMPLOYER SPONSORED REGIONAL (PROVISIONAL) VISA (SUBCLASS 494 SKILLED)

   This skilled worker visa category allows regional employers to sponsor skilled workers when they can’t source suitably skilled Australian workers. This visa route helps regional Australian employers to address the skilled labour shortage problem.

   Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa supports three different pathways :

   1. Employer Sponsored Stream (for workers sponsored by regional employers)
   2. Labour Agreement Stream (for employer nominated skilled workers with
      labour agreement)
   3. Subsequent Entrant (for family members of subclass 494 visa holders)

   AUSTRALIAN SKILLED WORK REGIONAL VISA (SUBCLASS 491)

   This visa is designed for skilled workers who have received a nomination from a state or territorial Australian Government. It allows them to work in designated regional areas for up to 5 years.

   Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa allows two pathways to enter Australia:

   • Main Applicant Pathway: It is for skilled workers who are willing to work and live in regional Australia.
   • Subsequent Entrant Pathway: This is for family members of main subclass 491 visa-holders.

   Overview:

   The Australian Subclass 489 visa is a temporary option for skilled workers who want to live in Australia. However, it’s not easy to secure this visa as the applicant has to meet various requirements before applying. It allows skilled workers or skilled migrants to work and live in Australia.

   Please remember that subclass 489 has been recently closed by the Australian government. It has been replaced by subclass 491 visa (Skilled Work Regional Provisional Visa Subclass 491) effective from 16 November 2019.

   Subclass 489 visa category is specially designed for applicants who possess

   • Skills,
   • Abilities, And
   • Experience

   These factors have to be in demand in specified regional areas/territories or some specific states of Australia.

   Eligibility to Qualify under subclass 489:

   1. Age should be under 44 years
   2. Minimum 65 has to score to apply
   3. Must obtain educational assessment
   4. Must obtain professional assessment
   5. Relevant work experience
   6. Must obtain required English Score
   7. Must submit Expression of Interest (EOI)
   8. Must live in a sponsoring region/state for two years
   9. Must submit an application for state sponsorship

   NOTE: The Subclass 489 visa is a four-year provisional visa that requires you to live in a regional area for at least two years and work full time (minimum 35 hours a week) for at least 12 months, before you become eligible to apply for permanent residency.

   Documents Required to Submit for Australian subclass 489:

   • Passport
   • Proof of Identity and Civil Status
   • Documents related to Work Experience
   • Educational Qualification Documents
   • Language Proficiency Proof
   • Proof of Marriage and Dependent Child
   • Police Clearance Certificate
   • Medical Report

   Procedure to Apply for Subclass 489:

   1. Apply for skill select visa
   2. Apply under ImmAccount
   3. Fill & Upload the documents
   4. Pay Visa fees
   5. Submit the Application

   Visa Charges & Processing Time for Subclass 489:

   Visa Charges:

   Types of Visa Application	Charges
   Invited Pathway	AUD 4,115
   Extended Pathway	AUD 360
   Subsequent Entry Pathway	AUD 360 when the family member is an extended stay pathway applicant AUD 4,115 if the family member is an invited pathway applicant.

   Other miscellaneous charges mentioned below:

   • Medical Examination
   • IELTS
   • Skills Assessment Fee
   • Professional Assessment Fee
   • Police Clearance Certificates
   • Spouse’s English Proficiency improvement
   • Translation of Documents from a Certified Translators(if applicable)

   Processing Time:

   Approximate time to process the application is 19 to 24 months

   TEMPORARY WORK VISAS FOR AUSTRALIA

   Here are the most sought-after Temporary Work Visas for Australia:

   1. Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) Visa (Subclass 400)
   2. Temporary Work (Long Stay Activity) Visa (Subclass 401)
   3. Training and Research Visa (Subclass 402)
   4. Temporary Work (Entertainment) Visa (Subclass 420)

   Let’s explore the details of each of these above-mentioned visa categories.