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Immigrate to Australia PR Visa
ANZSCO
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Cotton Grower
Immigrate to Australia PR Visa
This table uses the Skilled Migration Lists to tell you what Australian Visas you may be eligible for.
Title | ANZSCO Code | Who does Skill Assessment | 186 Visa. Employer Sponsored | 494 Visa. Regional Skilled Emp Sponsor | 189 Visa. Skilled Independant | 190 Visa. State Sponsored | 491 Visa. Regional Skilled Work | 489 Visa. Family Sponsored | 482 Visa TSS - MLTSSL | 482 Visa. TSS - STSOL |
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Cotton Grower | 121211 | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes Caveats | No |
Australian State Occupation & Migration List
This Table tells you which Australian States and Territories may sponsor for the Subclass 190 Visa.
Cotton Grower
State Migration List for State Sponsored Subclass 190 visa for occupation:
Cotton Grower
***Queensland (QLD) has suspended subclass 190 nominations from 26 Nov 2019 ***
Title | ANZSCO Code | QLD 190 | NSW 190 | VIC 190 | SA 190 | WA 190 | NT 190 | TAS 190 | ACT 190 |
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Cotton Grower | 121211 | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Australian State Occupation & Migration List
This Table tells you which Australian States and Territories may sponsor for the Subclass 491 Visa.
Cotton Grower
State Migration List for Skilled Work Regional Subclass 491 visa for occupation:
Cotton Grower
Title | ANZSCO Code | QLD 491 | NSW 491 | VIC 491 | SA 491 | WA 491 | NT 491 | TAS 491 | ACT 491 |
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Cotton Grower | 121211 | No | Yes, Stream 1 | Yes w/- Conditions | No | No | NT Graduate | Yes Conditions |
The Following eight (8) tables provide an overview of the Australian State and Territory Government nomination requirements. These requirements are in addition to the Visa requirements:
Australian State Migration Nomination Criteria
Queensland (QLD) State Nomination Criteria for Subclass 190 State Nominated Visa and Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional Visa
*** Qld has suspended subclass 190 nominations from 26 Nov 2019 ***
Title | In Queensland & Working Full Time Subclass 190 Visa | In Queensland and Working Full Time Subclass 491 | Offshore Applicants 190 Visa | Offshore Applicants 491 Visa | Queensland PostGraduate 190 VIsa | Queensland PostGraduate 491 Visa |
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Postgraduate Exemptions | Refer Qld PostGraduates | Refer Qld PostGraduates | For Overseas PhD, Work experience waiver if you have a 12+ month job offer with a Queensland employer registered in Australia | For Overseas PhD, Work experience waiver if you have a 12+ month job offer with a Queensland employer registered in Australia | Qld PhD Graduates can use occupations from the MLTSSL & STSOL. Qld Masters Graduates can use occupations from the QSOL Masters Graduate List. | Qld PhD Graduates can use occupations from the MLTSSL, STSOL.or ROL |
Commitment to State | Live and Work in Queensland | Live and Work in Queensland | commit to living and working in Queensland for two years from visa grant. | commit to living and working in Queensland for two years from visa grant. | ||
Subclass 491 Regional Postcodes | N/A | 4124 to 4125, 4133, 4183 to 4184, 4207 to 4275, 4280 to 4287, 4306 to 4498, 4507, 4517 to 4519, 4550 to 4575, 4580 to 4895. | N/A | 4124 to 4125, 4133, 4183 to 4184, 4207 to 4275, 4280 to 4287, 4306 to 4498, 4507, 4517 to 4519, 4550 to 4575, 4580 to 4895. | N/A | 4124 to 4125, 4133, 4183 to 4184, 4207 to 4275, 4280 to 4287, 4306 to 4498, 4507, 4517 to 4519, 4550 to 4575, 4580 to 4895. |
EOI State Fee | AUD $220 | AUD $220 - $440 | AUD $220 | AUD $220 - $440 | AUD $220 | AUD $220 - $440 |
EOI State Preferences | Preference will be given to applicants who select “Queensland” as their nominating state of choice over applicants who select ‘ANY’ state | Preference will be given to applicants who select “Queensland” as their nominating state of choice over applicants who select ‘ANY’ state | Preference will be given to applicants who select “Queensland” as their nominating state of choice over applicants who select ‘ANY’ state | Preference will be given to applicants who select “Queensland” as their nominating state of choice over applicants who select ‘ANY’ state | Preference will be given to applicants who select “Queensland” as their nominating state of choice over applicants who select ‘ANY’ state | Preference will be given to applicants who select “Queensland” as their nominating state of choice over applicants who select ‘ANY’ state |
Ongoing Employment | evidence of ongoing employment with a Queensland employer registered in Australia for a further 12 months (minimum of 35 hours per week) | ongoing employment in a REGIONAL area for a further 12 months (minimum 35 hours per week) | None Specified | None Specified | For Qld Masters, evidence of current full-time employment (35+ hrs/wk) in your nominated occupation with a Queensland employer for 12+ months. PhD Graduates are exempt.except for University Lecturer ANZSCO 2421111 | For Qld Masters, evidence of current full-time employment (35+ hrs/wk) in your nominated occupation with a Queensland employer for 12+ months. PhD Graduates are exempt.except for University Lecturer ANZSCO 2421111 |
Post Qualification Employment for 190 Visa | Evidence of full-time (35hrs/wk) post-qualification employment in your nominated occupation for the past 6 months in Queensland IMMEDIATELY prior to EOI submission. | Must be LIVING and WORKING (full-time post qualification, minimum 35 hrs/week) in REGIONAL Queensland in your nominated occupation for the past 3 months IMMEDIATELY prior to EOI submission. | Evidence that you have a minimum of 2 years post-qualification work experience in your nominated occupation. More experience may be required for certain occupations | Evidence that you have a minimum of 2 years post-qualification work experience in your nominated occupation. More experience may be required for certain occupations. | None Specified | None Specified |
Employment Options | Work Full Time for an Employer. | Work Full Time for an Employer. Work two part time jobs. Work in your own business. | Work Full Time for an Employer. | Work Full Time for an Employer. Work two part time jobs. Work in your own business. | ||
Department of Home Affairs Requirements | Min 65+Points. Positive Skills Assessment. Under 45 Yrs of Age. Minimum of Competent English | Min 65+Points. Positive Skills Assessment. Under 45 Yrs of Age. Minimum of Competent English | Min 65+Points. Positive Skills Assessment. Under 45 Yrs of Age. Minimum of Competent English | Min 65+Points. Positive Skills Assessment. Under 45 Yrs of Age. Minimum of Competent English | Min 65+Points. Positive Skills Assessment. Under 45 Yrs of Age. Minimum of Competent English | Min 65+Points. Positive Skills Assessment. Under 45 Yrs of Age. Minimum of Competent English |
Queensland
Australian State Migration Nomination Criteria
New South Wales (NSW) State Nomination Criteria for Subclass 190 State Nominated Visa and Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional Visa
*** Commencement of the Subclass 491 Visa program has been delayed in NSW ***
Title | NSW 190 Visa Applicants | NSW 491 Stream 1 | NSW 491 Stream 2 |
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NSW Nomination Application Fee | AUD $330 (incl GST) | AUD $330 (incl GST) | |
NSW Stream Criteria | N/A | Working and Living in a Regional Area in your Nominated Occupation in NSW for the last 12+ months | Living Offshore & F/T Job Offer for 12+Mths from NSW Regional Employer, OR Living Offshore & 5+ yrs of post qual employment in your nominated occupation OR Living Offshore & immediate family living in NSW Regional Area |
Regional Postcodes | N/A | 2250 to 2258, 2260 to 2263, 2311 to 2490, 2527, 2536 to 2551, 2575 to 2739, 2753 to 2754, 2756 to 2758 and 2773 to 2898 | 2250 to 2258, 2260 to 2263, 2311 to 2490, 2527, 2536 to 2551, 2575 to 2739, 2753 to 2754, 2756 to 2758 and 2773 to 2898 |
Department of Home Affairs Requirements | Min 65+Points. Positive Skills Assessment. Under 45 Yrs of Age. Minimum of Competent English | Min 65+Points. Positive Skills Assessment. Under 45 Yrs of Age. Minimum of Competent English | Min 65+Points. Positive Skills Assessment. Under 45 Yrs of Age. Minimum of Competent English |
NSW Graduates | No Concessions | Studied & lived in a NSW Regional area and completed your study in the last 12 mths & Your Qualification has been assessed as closely related to your nominated occupation. | |
Occupations w/- Additional Requirements | Must be living in NSW, and have been employed in NSW for one+ year, in the nominated occupation | N/A | N/A |
Residency Requirements | Nomination is unlikely if candidates are currently residing in another Australian state or territory | Refer NSW Stream Criteria | Refer NSW Stream Criteria |
New South Wales
Australian State Migration Nomination Criteria
Victoria (VIC) State Nomination Criteria for Subclass 190 State Nominated Visa & Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional Visa
Title | VIC PhD Graduates | Overseas PhD | 190 Candidates | Subclass 491 Candidates |
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Regional Postcodes | 3097 to 3099, 3139, 3233 to 3234, 3236 to 3239, 3241 to 3325, 3329, 3334, 3341, 3345 to 3424, 3430 to 3799, 3809 to 3909, 3912 to 3971 and 3978 to 3996 | 3097 to 3099, 3139, 3233 to 3234, 3236 to 3239, 3241 to 3325, 3329, 3334, 3341, 3345 to 3424, 3430 to 3799, 3809 to 3909, 3912 to 3971 and 3978 to 3996 | N/A | 3097 to 3099, 3139, 3233 to 3234, 3236 to 3239, 3241 to 3325, 3329, 3334, 3341, 3345 to 3424, 3430 to 3799, 3809 to 3909, 3912 to 3971 and 3978 to 3996 |
Commitment to Victoria | live and work in VIC for at least two yrs. | live and work in VIC for at least two yrs. If you are outside of VIC you will need a current Victorian job offer in your nominated occupation | live and work in VIC for at least two yrs. If you are outside of VIC you will need a current Victorian job offer in your nominated occupation | Live and Work in VIC Regional area for duration of the visa. |
Job Offer | Not Required | If not living in VIC or if required by the VIC Nomination List, evidence of a Genuine VIC Job Offer Min 20hrs/wk & 6 Mths | If not living in VIC or if required by the VIC Nomination List, evidence of a Genuine VIC Job Offer Min 20hrs/wk & 6 Mths. Not Required if a VIC Graduate. | Full Time 38hrs/week for 12 Mths in a Regional VIC area |
Financial Resources | Onshore & Working in Nominated Occupation: AUD $20,000. Overseas AUD $30,000+ | Onshore & Working in Nominated Occupation: AUD $20,000. Overseas AUD $30,000+ | Onshore & Working in Nominated Occupation: AUD $20,000. Overseas AUD $30,000+ | Onshore & Working in Nominated Occupation: AUD $20,000. Overseas AUD $30,000+ |
Post Qual Experience | Not Required | Not Required except as needed for Skills Assessment. | As specified on VIC Nomination Occupation List | As Required for Skills Assessment |
Dept of Home Affairs (DoHA) Requirements | Min 65+Points. Positive Skills Assessment. Under 45 Yrs of Age. Minimum of Competent English | Min 65+Points. Positive Skills Assessment. Under 45 Yrs of Age. Minimum of Competent English | Min 65+Points. Positive Skills Assessment. Under 45 Yrs of Age. Minimum of Competent English | Min 65+Points. Positive Skills Assessment. Under 45 Yrs of Age. Minimum of Competent English |
Relevant Occupation List | Any occupation on the relevant DoHA list | An Occupation on the VIC Nomination Occupation List | VIC Nomination Occupation List | VIC Nomination Occupation List |
Victoria
Australian State Migration Nomination Criteria
South Australia (SA) State Nomination Criteria for Subclass 190 State Nominated Visa & Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional Visa
Title | Subclass 190 Candidates | Subclass 491 Candidates |
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Financial Capacity | Offshore Aud $20,000+. Onshore Aud $5,000+ | Offshore Aud $20,000+. Onshore Aud $5,000+ |
Financial Capacity Waiver | SA Graduate living onshore parents can be assessed for financial capacity | SA Graduate living onshore parents can be assessed for financial capacity |
High English Waiver | SA Graduates living in SA with Proficient English where the occupation is available or low availability | SA Graduates living in SA with Proficient English where the occupation is available or low availability |
Graduate of SA who has lived continuously in SA for 5+ yrs & is currently working for the last 3 mths in a skilled occupation in SA (40+ hrs/fortnight). | Eligible | Eligible |
Graduate of SA who is currently working for the last 6 months in a skilled occupation in SA (min 40 hrs/fortnight) | Eligible | Eligible |
SA Graduate (PhD, Masters or GPA 6 Bachelor) still in SA | Eligible | Eligible |
Post Qual Skilled Work Experience | 12+mths (20+hrs/wk) work exp. in SA (More if otherwise stipulated) | 12mths (20+hrs/wk) work exp. in SA. (More if otherwise stipulated) |
High Points applicant with 8+ yrs work exp.in nominated Occupation | Eligible unless closed to High Points. | Eligible |
If your nominated occupation is listed as 'Provisional 491 visa only' - 190 nomination offered to applicants under specific circumstances only | Only if you meet Conditions in Clause 3.5 | Eligibile |
Currently living in SA & have previously been elsewhere in Australia | You must be currently working for the last 6 months (min 20 hrs/wk) in a skilled occupation in SA. Attach a supporting statement to 190 visa request. | You must be currently working for the last 6 months (min 20 hrs/wk) in a skilled occupation in SA |
Studied or worked in another Australian state or territory as well as in South Australia in the last 10 years | Generally will not be nominated by SA | Eligible |
Currently offshore & have previously studied or worked in another Australian state & not in South Australia in the last 10 years | Will not be nominated by SA | Eligible |
In Australia, but not living in SA | Will not be nominated by SA | Will not be Sponsored by SA |
Work Experience Waiver | High Points SA Graduate GPA 6+ OR Long Term Resident of SA (7+yrs) | High Points SA Graduate 5.2 to 5.99 GPA OR Long term Resident of SA (7+yrs) |
South Australia
Australian State Migration Nomination Criteria
West Australia (WA) State Nomination Criteria for Subclass 190 State Nominated Visa and Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional Visa
Title | General Stream | WA Graduate Stream |
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Regional Areas | All postcodes EXCEPT 6000 to 6038, 6050 to 6083, 6090 to 6182, 6208 to 6211, 6214 and 6556 to 6558 | All postcodes EXCEPT 6000 to 6038, 6050 to 6083, 6090 to 6182, 6208 to 6211, 6214 and 6556 to 6558 |
Employment Contract (35hrs/wk) | Must have F/T Contract of employment for 12+ mths in WA in the nominated (or closely related) occupation. | Must have F/T Contract of employment in Regional WA for 12+ mths in WA in the nominated (or closely related) occupation. |
Work Experience 20+ hrs/wk | 1+ yr of Australian work experience in the nominated occupation in last 10 years; or 3+ yrs of overseas work experience in the nominated occupation in last 10 years. | Requirement waived for WA Masters or PhD |
Minimum English for other occupations | IELTS 6 | IELTS 6 |
Mimimum English for ANZSCO Group 1 or 2 Professions (Managers or Professionals) | IELTS 7 or equivalent | IELTS 7 or equivalent |
Financial Capacity | AUD $20,000+ Only required if you are not currently living in Western Australia | AUD $20,000+ Only required if you are not currently living in Western Australia |
Provide a contract of employment | Required | Required |
Demonstrated the minimum required work experience in nominated occupation | Demonstrated the minimum required work experience in nominated occupation | Nor Required for WA Masters and PhD |
West Australia
Australian State Migration Nomination Criteria
Northern Territory (NT) State Nomination Criteria for Subclass 190 State Nominated Visa and Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional Visa
Title | Subclass 190 Candidates | Subclass 491 Candidates | NT Graduates |
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Financial Capacity | If not in the NT, AUD $35,000+ | If not in the NT, AUD $35,000+ | Not Required if an NT Graduate |
Living in the NT | If offshore, full-time employment in your nominated occupation for at least 12 months out of the last 24 months or evidence that you have Australian qualifications | If offshore, full-time employment in your nominated occupation for at least 12 months out of the last 24 months or evidence that you have Australian qualifications | 6+mths Bank Statements & letter of Commitment & Evidence of Employment Prospects |
Evidence of Work Experience | If in the NT, you must provide evidence of working in the nominated occupation in the NT for 6+ mth’s F/Tl and must prove future employment prospects. | If in the NT, you must provide evidence of working in the nominated occupation in the NT for 6+ mth’s F/Tl and must prove future employment prospects. | Not Specified |
Occupation Not on NT State Occupations List | provide strong evidence of your employability and evidence that the occupation is in shortage in the NT | provide strong evidence of your employability and evidence that the occupation is in shortage in the NT | Can apply for any DoHA occupation |
Northern Territory
Australian State Migration Nomination Criteria
Tasmania (TAS) State Nomination Criteria for Subclass 190 State Nominated Visa and Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional Visa
Title | Tas Graduate | Working in TAS | Overseas Applicant | Overseas Applicant w/- Job Offer | Family in TAS | Small Business Owner |
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Family Requirements | Immediate family to Applicant. Must not be related by marriage. | null | ||||
Financial Capacity | Sufficient to fund settlement for 6 mths | Family prepared to support applicant | ||||
TAS Skilled Occupation List (TSOL) | Meet requirements of TSOL and occupation listed as "High Demand" | |||||
Employers not Supported by TAS Nomination | Supermarkets, Massage, Service Stations, Limited Service Restaurants & Taxi/Uber Driving. | Supermarkets, Massage, Service Stations, Limited Service Restaurants & Taxi/Uber Driving. No Franchise or shared businesses.. | ||||
Nominated Position | Genuine need and fills a TAS skills shortage. Employer operating 2+years | Genuine need for position. Well established Employer for 12+ months | Business likely to provide a personal income > TSMIT for next 3/5 years | |||
Employment in TAS | 6+ mth 35hrs/wk prior to your application Does not have to be in your nominated occupation | null | Business established for 6+mths and business plan | |||
Current Residence | Must Currently be resident in TAS | Must currently be living in TAS & genuine commitment to continue living. | Not lived in another Australian State (Except TAS) within last 12 months. | Not lived in another Australian State (Except TAS) within last 12 months. | ||
Residence in TAS | 1+ yrs during period of study | Family must be PR+ & live in TAS for 12+ mths | ||||
Course Requirements | Must be 40+weeks, F/T, Cert III+ and in TAS. |
Tasmania
Australian State Migration Nomination Criteria
Australian Capital Territory (ACT) State Nomination Criteria for Subclass 190 State Nominated Visa and Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional Visa
Title | Living in ACT | Overseas Applicants |
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Financial Capacity | sufficient financial assets to fund your migration and settlement in Canberra while you seek employment | |
Job Offer | If no ACT job offer, provide evidence of research into sufficient ACT employment opportunities in your nominated occupation. | |
Committment | Live and Work in ACT for 2+years from visa grant | Live and Work in ACT for 2+years from visa grant |
English Language | ANZSCO Major Occupation Group 1 (Managers) or Group 2 (Professionals) occupation, must have Proficient English | |
Living in ACT | Applicant and Spouse living and working in Canberra for the three months immediately before the date of Matrix submission. | Not eligible for Subclass 190 nomination if you are living, or have lived elsewhere in Australia in last 12 months. |
Work Experience | Continuous employment of 20+ hrs/wk | 12 months continuous experience (within the last three years) in the nominated occupation |
ACT State Nomination List | Any occupation on the ACT Occupation List, even if closed. However, only open occupations score points in Canberra Matrix. | Any occupation on the ACT Occupation List, even if closed. However, only open occupations score points in Canberra Matrix. |
Australian Capital Territory
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Cotton Grower
CROP FARMERS plan, organise, control, coordinate and perform farming operations to grow crops. Indicative Skill Level: In Australia and New Zealand: Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). Tasks Include: planning and coordinating the production and marketing of crops, such as grain, cotton, sugar cane, fruit and nuts, vegetables, turf and flowers, from soil preparation to harvest taking into account environmental and market factors selecting and planting seeds, seedlings and bulbs, and grafting new varieties to root stocks maintaining crop production by cultivating, de-budding and pruning, and maintaining optimal growing conditions organising and conducting farming operations, such as collecting, storing, grading and packaging produce, and organising the sale, purchase and despatch of produce directing and overseeing general farming activities such as fertilising and pest and weed control maintaining farm buildings, fences, equipment and water supply systems maintaining and evaluating records of farming activities, monitoring market activity, and planning crop preparation and production to meet contract requirements and market demand managing business capital including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management may select, train and supervise staff and contractors Occupations: 121211 Cotton Grower 121212 Flower Grower 121213 Fruit or Nut Grower 121214 Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower (Aus) / Field Crop Grower (NZ) 121215 Grape Grower 121216 Mixed Crop Farmer 121217 Sugar Cane Grower 121218 Turf Grower 121221 Vegetable Grower (Aus) / Market Gardener (NZ) 121299 Crop Farmers nec 121211 COTTON GROWER Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to grow cotton. Skill Level: 1
Average Earnings and Age
(ABS data 2019)
Cotton Grower
Australian PR
Group Details | Males Avg Weekly Earnings | Female Avg Weekly Earnings | Persons Avg Weekly Earnings | Males Age | Females Age | Persons Age |
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1212 Crop farmers | 1,710.10 | 40.9 |
Australian PR - How do I Migrate to Australia?
Australian Migration provides different types of visa classes - These incorporate:
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Bridging Visas - BVA, BVB, BVC, BVD, etc
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Temporary Visas - Visitor Visa, Student Visa Subclass 500, TSS Visa Subclass 482, Graduate Visa Subclass 485, etc.,
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Provisional Visas - Skilled Work Regional Subclass 491 and the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional Subclass 494, Business Innovation and Investment Visa Subclass 188, etc
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Permanent Visas - Employer Sponsored (ENS) Visa Subclass 186, Partner Visas, Parent and Contributory Parent Visas, Skilled Independent Subclass 189, Business Talent Visa Subclass 132, etc.
An applicant only obtains Australian PR and is able to permanently migrate to Australia when they are granted an Australian Permanent Visa.
There are various migration pathways to Australia that each of the visa classes offer that may ultimately achieve Australian PR. For example a Student Visa may enable application for a Graduate Visa (with full work rights) which may in turn permit application for a Skilled Independent Subclass 189 Permanent Visa. Whether you need to take a pathway to migrate to Australia and obtain Australian PR or be permitted to apply directly for Australian PR will depend on your individual circumstances.
What is the difference between a Provisional Visa and a Permanent Visa?
DoHA is moving to implement an intermediary class of Australian Visas referred to as "Provisional Visas." As the name suggests, Provisional Visas provide for application to an Australian Permanent Visa if the Provisional Visa requirements have been satisfied.
Before 16 November 2019 applicants could apply directly for the Permanent Regional Skilled Employer Sponsored Visa Subclass 187. Post November 2019, an application for a Regional Employer Sponsored Visa will be an application for a Provisional Visa which will then allow application for a Permanent Visa if the applicant complies with all requirements of the Provisional Visa for a period of 3 years.
Some of the variables that may influence your eligibility to migrate to Australia and apply for an Australian PR visa directly as opposed to having to pursue a pathway to Australian PR will include:
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Your English Language Proficiency (IELTS or PTE Scores). For points-tested visas an IELTS score of 6 will generate zero points whereas a score of 7 provides 10 points and a score of 8 provides 20 points. The point differentials may provide the difference between being eligible to migrate to Australia as an Australian PR or not being eligible for Australian PR.
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Your Australian and/or Overseas Work experience - generally, you will need at least 3 years post qualification work experience to be eligible to apply for a skilled visa and migrate to Australia.
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State Migration Occupation Lists - each Australian State periodically publishes a list of occupations that they may sponsor for either the Provisional Skilled Work Regional Subclass 491 or the State Sponsored Permanent Visa Subclass 190. The State and Territory Occupation Occupation Lists are based on the occupations that each Australian State or Territory is seeking to Sponsor to permit Migration to Australia where skills shortages are being experienced. These lists change periodically and should be checked before any application to migrate to Australia is lodged. Often, the States will impose their own conditions on different occupations to be satisfied before they will nominate.
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Expression of Interest (EOI) Scores - The minimum points threshold is 65, however very few, if any, invitations are being issued at this level. Applicants should be looking to obtain points scores of 80+ if they are looking to obtain an invitation to Migrate to Australia PR within a reasonable period of time.
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Eligibility to obtain a Skills Assessment - requirements for each occupation differ and should be checked with the relevant assessment body.
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Employment Job Offers. Will be required if you are looking to migrate to Australia PR on any Employer Sponsored Visa.
Australia PR benefits
Australian PR (permanent resident) is the name given to a non-citizen who is the holder of an Australian permanent visa.
Australian PR offers the following benefits:
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The right to migrate and live in Australia indefinitely,
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The opportunity to sponsor family for visas from overseas to migrate to Australia PR
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Relaxed rules associated with obtaining credit,
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Access to the First Home Owners Grant,
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Australian Citizenship for children born in Australia,
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Access to Healthcare
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Access to Social Security, subject to a 4 year waiting period where Australian PR was granted after 1 January 2019,
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Eligibility to apply for Australian Citizenship is residency requirements are satisfied.
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Easier access to New Zealand
Whilst an Australian PR has most of the rights and entitlements of a citizen, there are some differences:
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A citizen has an automatic right of entry to Australia, however if a permanent resident chooses to travel internationally, they need to ensure they have a permanent visa with a valid travel authority if they wish to return to Australia as an Australian PR.
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A citizen can vote in Australian Government elections. In most cases Australian PR residents cannot.
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An Australia PR is not eligible to stand for Government election, &
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An Australian PR may not be eligible to apply for Australian Federal Government positions.
For Employers
Finding Skilled Staff locally to work in your business can sometimes be challenging.
We have a database of highly skilled overseas workers that are prepared to work hard to settle their families in Australia.
If you are interested in finding out more, please call us or complete the contact form on this page
For Employees
If you are an overseas worker and interested in submitting your details to be considered by Employers looking to fill positions in Australia, please send us details of your occupation and your Resume by completing this form
Information on this page is indicative only and may not be accurate or may contain omissions as it is progressively being updated. Please do not rely on the contents. Complete the online Visa Assessment for further information.