How Do I Avail Australian PR Benefits with Most Popular Visa Programs?

Australia is becoming a dream immigration destination for the migrants who are looking out to explore the smallest continent having loads of opportunities for them. There are not one but many reasons for selecting Australia as the perfect immigration hotspot.

The question here is- what exactly Australian PR status allows you to do? Well, in this blog we will try to know about the effervescent reasons for migrating to Australia as its permanent resident.

It is a known fact there are many visa programs offered by Australia Immigration department like skilled migration programs that are the most popular programs taken by the skilled workers to apply for Australia PR. A point-based immigration system is followed to invite migrants under these skilled visa categories namely Australia Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189, Australia Skilled Nominated Visa Subclass 190 and Australia Skilled Regional Provisional Visa Subclass 489.

Well, to become eligible for the above-mentioned visa categories, you must score at least 65 points out of 100 on Australia Assessment grid for the factors namely age, educational qualification, work experience, language ability, and other factors.

Check your score using the Australia Immigration Points Calculator!

Well, as a successful Australia PR holder, the government grants you many benefits that you may avail as its permanent resident:

• Stay in Australia for an indefinite period of time

Australia PR visa card is valid for five years and thus, a lot of people have this confusion about how long they can stay in Australia after getting a permanent residency approved.

If you have a permanent residency, you can stay in Australia for as much time as you want. The five year or 1-year expiry dates are for your authority level to remain outside Australia while still managing status as a permanent resident holder.

Though, after every five years, if you do not intend to apply for Australian Citizenship after residing in Australia for at least 3 years then in such a case, you must renew the Australia PR.

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• Avail the Government approved Medicare facilities

Australia has one of the best medical facilities in the world that is run and controlled by the government across the country.

Australia runs the Medicare program that provides free healthcare services in the public hospitals and subsidized fees for certain medical services and prescription medicines to the Australian citizens and PR holders.  The mandatory immunization is also free for the PR holders.

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Why Should You Consider Australia Immigration 2019?

Australia is becoming favourite immigration destination for many due to its high standard of living and balanced lifestyle, a strong economy, and beautiful locations. People migrate to Australia to live a better life but hold on your horses! Before that, you need to apply for Australia Immigration to live, work and settle in the country on a permanent basis.

To apply for Australia Immigration, you have many visa programs to select ranging from skilled migration programs to Australia Family Sponsorship Programs and business investor programs. The applicant decides the best possible visa category for successful Australia Immigration chances.

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Western Australia 190/489 Visa Invitation 13th April 2019

This is to inform that Western Australia recently conducted the Expression of Interest (EOIs) results on 12th April 2019 for SNMP Graduate Stream invitation round for Australia Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 190 and Australia Skilled Regional provisional visa subclass 489.

The current round of Western Australia under Australia Skilled Nominated Visa Subclass 190 was given to applicants with a Bachelor Degree, five year Australian work experience having at least IELTS 7 bands/PTE 65 points and total 65 immigration points. The applicants who have submitted their profile before 10th April 2019 were invited to apply by the Western Australia government.

Apply for Visa 190 by Checking your eligibility

On the other hand, Australia Skilled Regional Provisional Visa subclass 489 was also given to the applicants with a Bachelor Degree, five year Australian work experience, at least IELTS 7 bands/PTE 65 points and total 75 points. The applicants who have submitted their profile before 08/09/2018 were invited to apply in this current round.

Apply for Visa 489 by Checking your eligibility

Additionally, Accountants were also invited in this current draw with the nominated occupation (221111). Accountant (General) was restricted due to high representation of this occupation in the eligible EOIs. The profile of the last invited EOI with this nominated occupation was as follows:

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Australia Skilled Invitations 189 subclass estimated processing time 2019

Applicants applying for Australia Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189 for permanent residency should know the processing time of the visa subclass in which they have applied. Aptech Global has presented the latest estimates of the Australia Processing time for visa subclass 189.

The estimates are made on the basis of the Australia EOI application lodged, effected date and occupation. However, these are not Department of Home Affairs estimates. Aptech Global is only trying to give you a rough idea about the processing time in this fluctuating age of immigration.

The main assumptions are based on:

• Total number of invitations are expected for 300 EOIs in May and June
• The EOIs will be given under 60% pro-rata occupations and 40% non-pro rata occupations
• From July 2019 onwards, 1130 invitations will be received per round on an average

Australia follows a point based immigration system to invite skilled and qualified workers to come and settle in the country to contribute towards the growing economy. A minimum of 65 points out of 100 on Australia Points Assessment grid for the factors like age, educational qualification, work experience, language ability and adaptability factors to become eligible for Australia PR.

Calculate Australian Immigration Points to Apply for 189 Visa

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Australia Unofficial SkillSelect Results for 11th April, 2019

Australia Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189.

The invitation round results are based on our calculations and assumptions. Please note that the processing times mentioned here are not anywhere related to Department of Home Affairs (DoHA). This is our way of analyzing the current situation keep the fluctuations of the immigration industry in mind.

The assumptions are based for 60% pro-rata occupations and 40% non-pro rata occupations for 300 places. The less number of invitations given can also because of already 22,260 invitations in just 9 months.

The assumptions are based on the 300 invitations for 189 Visa. The table below shows the assumptions for pro-rata occupations for the Australia 189 visa invitations.

PRO-RATA OCCUPATIONS	ESTIMATED POINTS (ITA)	EOI ESTIMATED DATE
ACCOUNTANTS (2211)	90 points	02/04/2019
AUDITORS, CORPORATE TREASURERS (2212)	90 points	02/04/2019
ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS (2334)	85 points	Next invitation round
INDUSTRIAL ,MECHANICAL AND PRODUCTION ENGINEERS (2335)	85 points	02/04/2019 Source URL here

What are the ways of increasing Australia Skilled Migration Points?

Australia is the popular immigration destination, and why not? It offers plethora of good opportunities for the migrants to select, be it work opportunities, or living standards etc. Most of the migrants coming to the country apply through skilled migration visa programs. 

So, are you planning to apply for Australia PR Visa through skilled migration programs? You must know about the visa category in which you intend to apply. The higher are your immigration points the better are your chances of receiving Australia PR. 

But, how can you improve the Australia Skilled Migration Points? There are many options of improving the Australia Skilled migration points.  Let us know about the tips of improving the immigration points for receiving Australia PR through skilled migration programs.

You must be aware that Australia follows point based system to invite skilled migrants in the country. A minimum of 65 points out of 100 on Australia Immigration Point Assessment grid is required for the factors under age, educational qualification, work experience, language ability and other factors

Calculate points using Australia Immigration Points Calculator 

Well, the Australian Government nowadays is inviting applicants with high immigration point score and only getting 65 points will be of no good to receive invitation to apply from DIBP. The applicants with the highest immigration points are invited to apply through regular DIBP draws.

Are you falling short of the required immigration score? No worries! Below mentioned are some tips that might help you in improving the score. 

• Enhancing Educational Qualification 

Higher qualification means more points for applicants. Though, you must try to upgrade diploma to a Bachelor’s degree to increase points. The point hierarchy is as follows:

1. Diploma completed in Australia, trade qualification completed in Australia, or qualification or award of recognized standard will give 10 points 
2. A Bachelors and Masters Degree will give 15 points 
3. A Doctorate will give 20 points 

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• Improving your language proficiency score 

Australia government want that people migrating to the country must be fluent in English language to sustain them in the country on daily basis. Improving language proficiency score is one of the fastest ways of increasing overall points. 

1. Superior English: 20 points
2. Proficient English: 10 points 
3. Competent English: 0 points 

Try to score at least IELTS 7/ PTE 65 points or IELTS 8/ PTE 79 points in each module of reading, writing, listening and speaking to avail 10 immigration points or 20 immigration points respectively towards the overall immigration point score.

·         Age:

To apply for Australia PR, you must be between 18-49 years of age. However, to claim immigration points, an applicant must be below 45 years. The highest age factor points are claimed at 25-32 years. The age factor table is as follows: 

1.    25-32 years: 30 points

2.   33-39 years: 25 points

3.    40-44 years: 15 points

4.    45-49 years: 0 points 

·   Work Experience in Australia

The work experience in Australia adds additional points that will further boost the Australia PR chances. The highest points that you may attain are 20 points.

1.     8-10 years of work experience: 20 points

2.    5-8 years of work experience: 15 points

3.    3-5 years of work experience: 10 points

4.   1-3 years of work experience: 5 points

5.   0-1 years of work experience: 0 points

·   Work Experience in Home Country

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 1.       8-10 years of work experience: 15 points 

2.     5-8 years of work experience: 10 points 

3.      3-5 years of work experience: 5 points 

·   State/Territory Nomination

  

The State/Territory Nomination enables you to receive additional 5 points when applying for Australia Skilled Nominated Visa Subclass 190 and 10 points if applying for Australia Skilled Regional Provisional Subclass 489. 

·    Other Factors

There are different factors under which you may claim five additional points:

1.     NAATI courses: Completing a NAATI course successfully or paraprofessional level to be certified translator and interpreters in Australia.

2.   Professional Year Program: If you have completed professional year program, you will receive 5 points.

3.  Partner Skill Qualification: Claim five points for partner skills through English language proficiency test, and skill assessment test

4.  Points for studying in Regional Australia or in low population growth metropolitan area

Why not check the total score using Australia Immigration points calculator 2018? The higher is your score, the increased chances are there for Australia PR.

 For further information related to Australia PR and your eligible chances, it is suggested to contact the visa and immigration experts of Aptech Global by filling the Australia Immigration Assessment form.