Can I get Australia PR after studying in Australia?

Yes, you can become a permanent resident (PR) in Australia after studying there. Australia student visa (Subclass 500 visa) holders can apply for a post-study work visa, which might eventually lead to an Australia PR upon eligibility. You would need a minimum of 65 points under the Australia PR Points Calculator to be eligible for Australia PR. Post-study work visas in Australia allow you to live, study, and work in Australia, which will help you gather the work experience required for your Australia PR application. Once you are eligible, you can apply for the Skilled Migration program to get Australia PR. You can also apply for employer-sponsored visas to work and settle in Australia as a permanent resident.

 

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Eligibility Requirements for Australia PR

Australia assesses a candidate's eligibility using a points-based system maintained by the Australia PR points calculator. The factors that determine your points are:

 

• Age: Maximum 30 points
• English Language Proficiency: Maximum 20 points
• Overseas work experience: Maximum 15 points
• Australian work experience: Maximum 20 points
• Overseas education: Maximum 20 points
• Australian education: Maximum 15 points

 

Applicants who have stayed in a regional area in Australia or are applying with their spouse can get additional points under the point calculator.

 

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Post-Study Work Visa in Australia

Once you complete your study program in Australia, you can apply for a Temporary Graduate (Subclass 485) Visa to extend your stay and work in Australia without any restrictions.

 

The requirements for a Temporary Graduate Visa are as follows: 

 

• Age between 18 to 35 years
• Australian educational credentials
• Must have spent at least 2 years in Australia for a study program
• Occupation must be listed in the Skilled Occupations List
• Health and Character certificates

 

This visa allows you to live, work, or study in Australia for up to 4 years. You can gather work experience and other requirements to be eligible for Australia PR during this time. Once eligible, you can apply for any of the Australia PR pathways to permanently settle in Australia.

 

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Australia PR pathways for international students

The following are the pathways via which an international student can get Australia PR after studying in Australia:

 

• Skilled Migration Pathway: This is the most common pathway for international students to get PR status in Australia. The visa options under this pathway are:
  • Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)
  • Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (Subclass 491)
  • Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)
• Employer-sponsored pathway: Ineligible candidates to apply for the Skilled Migration Program can apply for employer-sponsored visas to get Australia PR. The visa options under this pathway are:
  • Temporary Skills Shortage visa (Subclass 482)
  • Employer Nomination Scheme Pathway (Subclass 186)

 

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