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How to apply for Australian PR Visa from USA?

Immigration to Australia from the USA is a straightforward process as Australia and USA both shares same attributes and aspects. Just like the USA, Australia has the deluge of assets like the best education system, high employment rate, quality life, robust economy and much more. As the USA immigration rules are getting scrupulous and constrict day by day so If you are planning to move to Australia on the permanent basis from the USA then it is a fantastic step. For being eligible to apply for Australia pr visa from the USA, you must fulfill the requirements and process of Australia Immigration. Australian PR can be applied through programs like Skilled worker visa through which USA candidates can apply for Australian PR. Check out the steps to migrate to Australia from the USA:

How to apply for Australian PR from USA?

General Skilled migration (GSM)  is one of the gateways to attain permanent residency. It provides opportunities to skilled workers, businessmen, investors and other entrepreneurs. This migration program is to help Australian economy to boost with skilled worker population in the occupation which is suffering from inadequacy of labour.

The General Skilled Migration (GSM) has been categorized in three skilled migration sub classes for obtaining Australian PR.

  1. Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189
  2. Skilled Nominated Visa Subclass 190
  3. Skilled Regional provisional) subclass 489 visa

Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189

It is a points-tested stream that allows the candidates to live, work and study in Australia for the indefinite period of time. This visa is designed by the Australian government for those candidates who have no sponsorship from the state/territory government or an employer and also, have no nomination from the relatives or family members who are permanent residents in Australia. Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189 allows you and your accompanying family members to live and work anywhere in Australia on the permanent basis.

 Skilled Nominated Visa Subclass 190

Subclass 190  is an Australian PR visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. To be eligible to apply for this visa, candidates must be nominated by State or territory government and have to choose an occupation from Short-term Skilled Occupation List. Under skilled nominated visa subclass 190, every state has its own occupation list and candidates are obliged to choose anyone. This visa has a life span of five years.

Skilled Regional (Provisional) Subclass 489 Visa

Skilled regional (provisional) Subclass 489 is a temporary visa; candidates have to live for at least two  years and should have minimum work experience in the designated area of Australia to transform 489 visa to Permanent Residency. Australia 489 visa is a gateway to Skilled Regional (permanent) visa (subclass 887).  You have to obtain sponsorship from state/territory government or from the relatives living in designated area of Australia.

Process to apply for Australian PR from USA

  1. For applying to an Australian PR from USA candidates first have to complete all eligibility requirements which include age requirement, work experience, financial resources, English language proficiency test score etc.
  2. Based on these factors Australian government will allot you points through skill select system. A minimum of 65 points is needed to score to be eligible for submitting Expression of Interest (EOI). Refer to Australia PR Migration Points calculator.
  3.  Expression of Interest (EOI) is a letter stating the genuine purpose of applying to Australian PR. You can submit Expression of Interest through Skill select system. If government passed or nominated your application by considering your points, you will then receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA).

Finally you can apply for your visa and wait till the processing period gets completed.

How can MakeVisas help in attaining Australia permanent residency from USA

Are you planning to settle permanently in Australia from USA? MakeVisas will assist you in Australian permanent residency  program. Our highly-experienced counselors will provide best assistance at every step. Get in touch with the elite experts by dialing official helpline +919625212959  Write your queries on info@makevisas.com .

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