Permanent Residency

Australia Permanent Residency

Start Your Journey to a Brighter Future in Australia

Permanent Residency

Build Your Future in Australia

Thinking about making Australia your long-term home? Australia has a number of options for eligible skilled professionals, families and other applicants to apply for permanent residency subject to the relevant visa requirements.

At Universal Migration we help you to understand your possible pathway, organize your documents and coordinate your application journey with the relevant Australian immigration professionals.

Understand potential PR pathways
Get personalised documentation support
Coordinate your application journey
Australia permanent residency consultation services
Why Australia

Why Australia?

Australia offers a strong combination of career opportunities, quality education, healthcare and a high standard of living. Permanent residents generally have the right to:

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Live in Australia indefinitely

Build your life and future in Australia with long-term residency.

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Work and study in Australia

Access opportunities to work, study, and grow your career in Australia.

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Enrol in Medicare

Access Australia’s public healthcare system and essential medical services.

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Sponsor family members

Sponsor eligible family members to join you and pursue permanent residence.

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Travel to and from Australia

Enjoy the freedom to travel internationally while maintaining your Australian residency.

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Apply for Australian citizenship

Become an Australian citizen after meeting the eligibility requirements.

PR Pathways

Australia PR Pathways

Australia has different permanent residency pathways depending on your qualifications, occupation, family circumstances and other eligibility factors.

Skilled Migration

For eligible skilled professionals, Australia has permanent skilled visa options including:

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Skilled Independent visa – Subclass 189

A points-tested pathway for eligible skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer, state or territory.

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Skilled Nominated visa – Subclass 190

A permanent skilled visa requiring nomination by an Australian state or territory.

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Skilled Work Regional – Subclass 491

A provisional skilled visa for eligible workers to live and work in designated regional areas of Australia, with a pathway to permanent residency.

There are also regional pathways that can lead to permanent residence for eligible applicants.

Family Migration

Australia's Family Migration Program provides pathways for eligible family members of Australian citizens, permanent residents and eligible New Zealand citizens. Family visa categories include:

Partner visas

Parent visas

Child visas

Other Family visas

Eligibility

Who May Be Eligible?

Depending on the visa pathway, eligibility may be assessed based on factors such as:

Important Factors

Your eligibility depends on your individual circumstances.

Different visa subclasses have different eligibility criteria and requirements.

Age
Occupation and skills
Qualifications
Work experience
English language ability
Skills assessment
Points score
State or territory nomination
Employer sponsorship
Family relationship
Health requirements
Character requirements
Visa history
Sponsorship requirements

Eligibility varies by visa subclass. An individual assessment is required before selecting an appropriate pathway.

Career Opportunities

Jobs in Demand for Australia PR

Skilled occupations may be relevant to different Australian migration pathways depending on current requirements and eligibility.

01 IT Professionals
02 Nurses
03 Accountants
04 Health care professionals
05 Hotel Managers
06 Chefs and cooks
07 Engineers
08 Trade workers
09 Teachers
THE JOURNEY

Australia PR Process Works

STEP 01

Initial Assessment

We collect information about your education, occupation, work experience, English language ability, family circumstances and other relevant details.

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STEP 02

Pathway Identification

Your circumstances are reviewed to identify potential Australian PR pathways.

STEP 03

Documentation

Relevant documents may include your passport, educational certificates, academic transcripts, employment documents, CV, English test results, skills assessment documents, police certificates, marriage/birth certificates where applicable, and other supporting evidence.

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STEP 04

Professional Immigration Assessment

Where regulated immigration advice or representation is required, the application is referred to or coordinated with an appropriately qualified Australian immigration professional.

STEP 05

Application Preparation & Lodgement

The relevant immigration professional assists with the preparation and submission of the visa application in accordance with the applicable requirements.

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STEP 06

Further Requirements

Depending on the visa, applicants may need to complete health examinations, police checks, skills assessments, biometrics or provide additional information.

STEP 07

Decision

The Department of Home Affairs assesses the application and makes the final decision.

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No migration agent or agency can guarantee that a visa will be granted.
Why Universal Migration

Why Choose Universal Migration?

We support applicants throughout the journey with practical guidance, documentation coordination and communication support.

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International Experience

Supporting students, professionals and families with their international education and migration-related journeys.

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Personalised Support

Every applicant has different circumstances. We focus on understanding your individual situation and documentation.

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Document Coordination

We help you organise the information and documents required for your application journey.

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Professional Network

Where specialist immigration advice is required, we can coordinate with appropriate Australian immigration professionals.

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Ongoing Client Support

From your initial enquiry through the application journey, our team remains available to assist with communication and administration.

Australia PR

Start Your Australia PR Journey With Us

Your journey to Australia starts with understanding the right pathway for you. Speak with our experienced team about your goals and circumstances, and explore the options available to you.

Book Your Initial Consultation

Get in touch with Universal Migration today and take the first step towards your Australian future.

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Important: Australian immigration laws, visa requirements, processing arrangements and government fees can change. Eligibility depends on the individual applicant and the specific visa subclass. Information on this page is general information and should not be considered legal or migration advice. Where required, obtain advice from an appropriately registered Australian migration professional.

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