Australia, the land down under is all set to select 190,000 people for permanent residency. As per the latest job vacancy report (May 2024), Australia sees job vacancies reach 352,600. So, anyone who wishes to live, work and settle overseas, will apply for an Australia PR visa. Thus, we bring 10 FAQs on Settling in Australia With Your Family.
Settling overseas in a country like Australia brings many questions. Where to start, what to do, what will happen etc. What if one blog post could help you get answers to the key questions on getting an Australia PR visa with your family?
Australia offers multiple options for immigrants to settle in with their families. But often they are held back due to connection with Australia, past work experience, or job offer requirements.
However, if you wish to settle in Australia with your family then there is a Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189) – Points-tested Stream. This PR visa stream helps immigrants apply for permanent residency by meeting the minimum eligible criteria.
Besides, the selection to apply for Australia PR is invitation-based.
Australia processes PR visa applications in 4-6 months. This is why the country enjoys unprecedented popularity amongst immigrants as an overseas settlement destination.
Subclass 189 does not allow you to take your parents with you to Australia. However, you can sponsor your spouse and dependent for PR visa.
To sponsor your parents, you must apply for a Subclass 103 Parent Visa. After becoming either an Australian citizen, PR holder or are a New Zealand citizen.
Yes, as your spouse or common-law partner will become a PR visa holder, they are free to work in the country.
Australia treats its permanent citizens and PR holders as equals. Public education is free for children of PR holders. Whereas for post-secondary education there is relief in terms of lower tuition fees in comparison to international students.
The chances of visa rejection depend on multiple factors such as but not limited to:
The above list is exhaustive. Thus, when planning to settle in Australia with your family, it is advisable to seek assistance of a licensed immigration consultant.
Australia is very well processing PR applications. In 2024, it aims to select 190,000 people for permanent residency. So, if you apply now you can easily get a PR visa approval in 4 to 6 months.
You can take your spouse or common-law partner and children with you on an Australia Skilled Independent (subclass 189) – Points-tested Stream visa.
Australia is facing a high shortage of skilled workers in 2024. It needs workers to fill its rising job vacancies which directly affect its economic growth.
In such a case, your chances of getting a job in Australia are higher.
For proof of funds, you must show enough money to support yourself and your accompanying family members.
In short, apply for an Australia PR visa worry-free. Connect with immigration experts to settle in Australia in 4-6 months. Start by taking our Free Assessment or Contact Us to learn more. Apply With GVI!
Mr. Kalyan Paul, President & CEO is the founder of GVI, an MBA in Finance and also a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) from Canada. Mr. Paul has more than 18 years of experience in immigration consulting that made him one of the preferred & valued immigration consultants in the immigration industry. He is a licensed member of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) [Previously known as Immigration Consultants Of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC)] (Membership ID: R417119) which is a professional body of licensed immigration consultants recognized by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
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