A non-citizen who has been granted permanent residency, or PR, is able to live, work, study, and travel abroad. The rights granted by citizenship and permanent residency are distinct from one another. A citizen, for example, has the ability to vote, whereas a permanent resident does not have this right until they become a citizen.
Immigration laws and regulations are always changing, but our Registered Migration Agents always stay up to date to give our clients the most current advise on any concerns relating to migration.
Permanent Residency in Australia
Australia has traditionally been one of the top locations for relocating to and setting down roots because of its strong economy, diverse population, and reputation as the world’s most habitable nation. And those people are able to move to Australia thanks to the Australian PR Visa.
You can work, live, study, and travel in Australia with your family while holding a PR Visa, which has a 5-year validity duration. After three years in Australia, however, PR holders may petition for citizenship.
Australian Points System
| Age (25-33 years) | 30 points |
| English proficiency (8 bands) | 20 points |
| Work Experience outside Australia (8-10 years) | 15 points |
| Work Experience in Australia (8-10 years) | 20 points |
| Education (outside Australia) – Doctorate degree | 20 points |
| skills such as Doctorate or master’s degree by research | 10 points |
| Study in a regional area | 5 points |
| Accredited in community language | 5 points |
| Professional year in a skilled program in Australia | 5 points |
| State sponsorship (190 visas) | 5 points |
| Skilled spouse or de facto partner | 10 points |
| Spouse or de facto partner with ‘competent English’ | 5 points |
| Applicants without a spouse or de facto partner or where a spouse is an Australian citizen or PR holder | 10 points |