Table of Content:

Step 1: Choose the Right PR Visa.

Step 2: Check Your Eligibility

Step 3: Take the English Language Test

Step 4: Get Skills Assessment

Step 5: Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect

Step 6: Apply for the PR Visa

Step 7: Medical & Police Clearance

Step 8: Wait for Visa Grant

Step 9: Move to Australia & Apply for Citizenship

Step 1: Choose the Right PR Visa

There are several PR visa categories, but the most common ones for Indians are:

• Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189): No sponsorship required; for skilled workers whose occupations are in demand.

• Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190): Requires nomination by an Australian state or territory.

• Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491): Requires sponsorship by a relative living in regional Australia or a state/territory government.

• Employer-Sponsored PR (Subclass 186 & 187): Requires an Australian employer to sponsor you.

• Business & Investment Visas (Subclass 188 & 888): For entrepreneurs and investors.

• Family-Sponsored Visas: For individuals with family members who are Australian PR holders or citizens.

Step 2: Check Your Eligibility

To qualify for skilled migration PR, you must:

• Be under 45 years of age

• Have a job on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL)

• Meet the Points Test (Minimum 65 points required)

• Have a good English proficiency score (IELTS/PTE/OET)

• Get a positive Skills Assessment from an Australian assessing authority

• Meet health and character requirements

Points Calculation:

• Age (Maximum 30 points)

• English Proficiency (Maximum 20 points)

• Work Experience (Maximum 20 points)

• Education (Maximum 20 points)

• State Nomination / Sponsorship (5-15 points)

• Partner Skills / Other Factors (5-10 points)

Step 3: Take the English Language Test

• IELTS (Minimum score: 6 in each band)

• PTE Academic (Equivalent to IELTS)

• OET (For healthcare professionals)

Step 4: Get Skills Assessment

• Each occupation has a designated assessing authority.

• Example: Engineers Australia for engineers, ACS for IT professionals.

• Apply for an assessment and receive a positive skills assessment result.

Step 5: Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect

• Create a profile in SkillSelect (Australia’s online immigration system).

• Enter details like education, experience, and test scores.

• Your EOI remains valid for 2 years.

• If eligible, you will receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA).

Step 6: Apply for the PR Visa

• After receiving an ITA, submit the PR application online.

• Pay the visa application fee (starting from AUD 4,115).

• Upload required documents (passport, education, experience letters, English test scores, etc.).

Step 7: Medical & Police Clearance

• Undergo a medical examination by an approved doctor.

• Obtain a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) from the Indian authorities.

Step 8: Wait for Visa Grant

• Processing time varies (6 to 12 months for skilled migration visas).

• If approved, you will receive a Visa Grant Notification.

Step 9: Move to Australia & Apply for Citizenship

• After 4 years of living in Australia (including at least 1 year as a PR), you can apply for Australian Citizenship.

How Immigration Consultants Can Help

Applying for Australian PR can be complex. A registered migration agent can help with:

• Profile assessment & points calculation

• Skills assessment & EOI submission

• Visa application & document verification

• Liaison with Australian immigration authorities

For the latest updates, always check the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs website.