Pathways to Australian Permanent Residency
Australian Permanent residency is granted to those who hold a permanent resident visa and can stay and work in Australia infinitely without any restriction. Also, these Australian Permanent Residents have the opportunity to gain Australian Citizenship only after meeting certain conditions.
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Work – Stream PR
There are several ways to become an Australian Permanent Resident under the worker stream. Different workstream categories are:
- General Skilled Migration.
- Employer-Sponsored Migration
- Migration based on skill select.
- Doctors and Nurses depend upon the requirement basis in Australia.
2. Family – Stream PR
If your family member holds an Australian Permanent resident Visa, then you are qualified to apply for Australian Migration. Categories for Family – Stream Permanent residency visas are:-
- Partner
- Fiancé
- Children
- Dependent relatives
Rights of Australian Permanent Residents
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Travel
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 a permanent resident.
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Vote
In most of the cases, permanent residents can’t vote in Australian Government elections. However, if a permanent resident was enrolled to vote ( as a British subject) prior to 1984, they may remain eligible to vote.
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Government Assistance & Benefits
Eligibility for Government services and benefits depends on the rules set by the relevant government agency responsible for the service or benefit.