If you are reading this, then you are most likely thinking about moving to Australia. And if you are thinking about moving to Australia, you are also thinking about how to stay there. While many people try to test the waters first by coming to Australia on a temporary visa, a large group of people has already decided that they want to move permanently and they are looking for ways to do so.
1. Permanent Residency through Sponsorship
Company Sponsorship
If a company or organisation decides to sponsor you, they can do that temporarily (for example through 482 Visa Sponsorship) or they can use the ENS Direct Entry Stream, which is a permanent employer sponsored visa.
State Sponsorship
An Australian state sponsorship can also be an option to live in Australia as a permanent resident. That means that if an Australian state or territory government decides to sponsor you based on your skills, you will be able to work and live in Australia as a permanent resident.
Relative & Partner Sponsorship
If you have a relative in Australia or you are married or in a de facto relationship with an Australian (or New Zealand) citizen/ (or permanent resident), they can sponsor you as well (see: Partner Visas).
2. Permanent Residency through Skills
This visa is points-tested. That means that if you have enough points based on your skills, age, experience etc. you can get invited to apply for this visa. It allows you to work and live in Australia as a permanent resident. (link to visa on mca)
If you are invited to apply, you will have to meet the points score indicated on your invitation letter. Here you will find the points table to calculate how many points you would get: How to calculate points for skilled migration?
Don’t forget the first step in this “skilled” journey is to find your occupation on the list, see which visas you can apply for and then start getting your documents ready.
If you don’t fit into any of these categories, or you can’t see your road here please contact us to help you find your way to Australia.