Skilled Visa Permanent Residency

Australia is one of the most sought-after countries for individuals who want to immigrate. The country has innumerable qualified professionals flocking towards its stable economic environment. The immigration process in the country is maintained and structured by the Department of Home Affairs. In an effort to reduce the processing time, the Department has streamlined its visa application process. While the country has a diverse range of immigration access open to the world, its skilled visa program is the most common category.

The skilled migration structure of the visa processing has led to the opening up of a plethora of choices for efficient professionals who wish to migrate to the Country. By means of a skilled visa program, the country is offering an immense number of opportunities to talented workers or professionals. There are various visa categories and segments for a diverse range of skills and competencies.

There are certain specific skills that are required in the country and are in shortage in the Australian market. To overcome this, the Australian government invites foreign skilled individuals to the country to practice their specific skills for the benefit of the country’s economy as well as the individual’s personal growth. A skilled permanent residence visa is structured for those individuals who possess a particular talent and wish to migrate to the country permanently. The permanent skilled program for immigration to Australia is a points-based process and is either state/territory sponsored independent or family-sponsored access. Point’s criteria are assessed during the invitation process. Every single requirement has a point attached to it; generally, the factors that considered for testing your points are-

• Age
• Language proficiency
• Overseas work Experience
• Australian Experience
• Overseas Qualifications
• Australian Study
• Partner skills
• Stay or study in a regional area

Points determine the eligibility of permanent migration access to the country. If an individual is under 50 and has adequate work experience and proficient English language ability, his/her chances of securing higher points are more. However, the decision on a visa grant is also dependent on the demand and availability of the particular skill set concerned. A permanent visa has far more benefits than a temporary visa. It is allowed to the non-citizens of the country. The holders of a permanent visa can stay and work in the country in their respective areas of interest for an indefinite period of time. The possessor of a permanent visa can avail the benefits of health insurance from the country’s government. A permanent resident usually enjoys most of the entitlements and benefits of a citizen in the country. However, the rights of the permanent residents are subject to the conditions of the visa granted to them. A permanent resident has a pathway to apply for citizenship if found eligible.

A permanent resident is free to live, work, and study without restrictions in Australia. They enjoy almost the same rights and entitlements as a citizen; however, there are some minute differences:

• A citizen gets an automatic right of entry to the Country, whereas if a permanent resident chooses to travel outside Australia, they are required to do so within the stipulations of their travel facility allotted with the visa.
• A citizen gets the right to cast a vote in Australian Government elections. Usually, a permanent resident visa holder is not entitled to such a right. However, if they later apply for citizenship on being eligible, they may become an Australian citizen.