What Are The Most Popular Australian PR Visa Options For International Students?
For instance International students who are
- between the ages of 18 and 44 and
- have completed at least two years of approved full-time study in Australia
can apply for permanent residency under the ‘Skilled – Independent (Residence) visa (Subclass 885)’.
When you’re considering applying for an Australian visa, whether temporary or permanent, it’s very important that you obtain a proper eligibility assessment from accredited professionals, based on your own personal circumstances.
The Work-stream Permanent Residence Visas are the most popular options for international students. This visa category is for people who have the skills that Australia requires or the ones who are seeking sponsorship by an Australian employer to work in Australia. International students can apply for any one of the following permanent visa options under this workstream:
Subclass 189 Skilled Independent Visa
This visa is a point tested visa that does not require any territory or State nomination. If you are an international student who has graduated in Australia and you are not sponsored by any employer or relative, then you can apply for the Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189).
Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated Visa
This visa is suitable for skilled workers who have been nominated by a territory or state government agency. To be eligible for this visa, you will need to prove that you have an appropriate skills assessment for the occupation listed in the Skilled Occupation List.
Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Visa
This visa is a permanent visa for skilled foreign workers who have a nominating employer in Australia. To be eligible for this visa, you will need to prove that you have an appropriate skills assessment for the occupation listed in the Skilled Occupation List.
Subclass 494 Skilled Regional Visa
To be eligible for this visa, you must get a sponsorship, fulfil skill requirements, or receive a nomination from either an Australian region, state, or territory.