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Permanent Residency

Your Path to Australian PR Australia’s skilled migration program is one of the most sought-after pathways to permanent residency in...

Visa Subclass
189/190/491
Stay / Duration
Permanent
Processing Time
8-24 Months
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Permanent Residency

Make Australia your permanent home through skilled migration

Your Path to Australian PR

Australia’s skilled migration program is one of the most sought-after pathways to permanent residency in the world. With our expert guidance, we assess your points score, identify the best visa stream for your profile, and manage your Expression of Interest (EOI) through SkillSelect to maximise your invitation chances.

  • Live and work anywhere in Australia permanently
  • Access Medicare and Australian public services
  • Sponsor eligible family members for PR
  • Pathway to Australian citizenship after 4 years
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Skilled Migration Streams

Subclass 189 β€” Skilled Independent

No employer or state sponsor needed. Requires a high points score (65+) and a positive skills assessment from the relevant assessing authority.

Subclass 190 β€” State Nominated

Sponsored by an Australian state or territory. Adds 5 bonus points to your score. Must commit to living in the nominating state for 2 years.

Subclass 491 β€” Regional Nominated

For regional areas. Adds 15 bonus points. After 3 years living and working regionally, eligible for Subclass 191 permanent residency.

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Points Test β€” How Are You Scored?

FactorPoints Available
Age 25–32 years30 pts
Competent English (IELTS 6 each band)0 pts
Proficient English (IELTS 7 each band)10 pts
Superior English (IELTS 8 each band)20 pts
Skilled employment in Australia (8+ yrs)20 pts
Skilled employment overseas (8+ yrs)15 pts
Australian study requirement met5 pts
State nomination β€” Subclass 1905 pts
Regional nomination β€” Subclass 49115 pts
Partner skills or single applicant10 pts

Our PR Process

Skills Assessment
We identify the right assessing authority and prepare your skills assessment application

EOI via SkillSelect
We submit your Expression of Interest and monitor your score for invitations

Visa Application
Once invited, we lodge a complete and compelling visa application on your behalf

PR Granted
Welcome to Australia β€” your permanent home!

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