Permanent Residency (PR) Visas
Permanent residency visas grant successful applicants the right to live, work, and study in Australia indefinitely, with access to many social services and pathways to citizenship. PR pathways include skilled migration, employer sponsorship, family-based streams, and humanitarian or special categories. PR holders enjoy many benefits, work and study rights, Medicare access, and the ability to sponsor relatives, while retaining obligations such as abiding by Australian laws and residency requirements for eventual citizenship. PR applications usually require points, skills assessment, employer nomination, or family connections, and demand thorough documentation, character checks, and health clearances.
Purpose: Live and work in Australia permanently
Visa subclasses:
- Subclass 189 - Skilled Independent visa
- Subclass 190 - Skilled Nominated visa
- Subclass 191 - Skilled Regional (Permanent) visa
- Subclass 186 - Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa
- Subclass 187 - Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (legacy)
- Subclass 858 - Global Talent visa
- Subclass 888 - Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa
- Subclass 132 (ceased) - Business Talent visa
- Subclass 155/157 - Resident Return visa (to maintain PR status)
FAQ for Permanent Residency Visas Australia
1. What are the main PR pathways in Australia?
Main pathways include skilled visas (189, 190, 491 leading to 191), employer sponsored visas (186 and 494 leading to 191), partner visas, parent visas and some business and talent visas.
2. Can Myra Visa help with South Australian nomination?
Yes. Being based in Lightsview, Adelaide, we closely follow the South Australian nomination program and help applicants prepare registrations of interest, EOIs and nomination applications.
3. Do you help with PR for clients in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane?
Yes. We assist clients in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Canberra, Hobart and Darwin with PR pathways through online consultations.
4. How many points do I need for Australian PR?
The minimum pass mark is generally 65 points, but invitations for many occupations need higher scores. We calculate your points accurately and suggest ways to improve them.
5. Do I need a skills assessment for PR?
Most skilled and many employer sponsored PR visas need a positive skills assessment from the relevant assessing authority for your occupation.
6. Which states offer nomination?
All states and territories run nomination programs, including South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia, Tasmania, the ACT and the Northern Territory, each with their own criteria.
7. Can I include my family in my PR application?
Yes. Your partner and dependent children can usually be included as secondary applicants, and they receive the same permanent visa.
8. How long does Australian PR processing take?
Processing times vary by visa subclass and case complexity. We share the latest published timeframes and prepare decision ready applications.
9. What benefits do Australian permanent residents get?
PR holders can live, work and study in Australia indefinitely, access Medicare, sponsor eligible relatives and later apply for citizenship.
10. How do I start my PR journey?
Contact Myra Visa on +61 430 814 404 or [email protected] for a PR assessment covering points, occupation, nomination and the best pathway for you.