With a strong economy, academic credentials, balanced lifestyle, and attractive landscaping, Canberra is no less than a paradise on earth to study and settle. Considering this, it's not astonishing that the country has lured over 300,000 international students to come to Australia and make a difference in the career.
Every year almost half a million international students come to Australia to follow their higher studies. Canberra is one of the striking destinations not only for students across the globe but it is also popular among those looking for migration. For all those who are planning to migrate to Canberra for their studies, we will update you how to get PR in Australia with a student visa. Students come to Canberra for studies and then choose to live there and apply for a Permanent Residence Visa after completing their studies. It is significant to choose a course of study after analyzing its future prospects and chances of getting a PR. Apart from the course, there are other factors as well which you should consider:
- Applicant’s age
- Educational qualification
- English language proficiency
- Work experience
- Partner’s skills (wherever applicable)
With a flourishing Australian economy, graduates look for job opportunities after completing their studies. For working in Canberra as a permanent resident (PR), applicants can choose various pathways leading to permanent residency status. The three most used ways are through Skilled Migration, Employer Nomination Scheme, and Post Study Work Visa.
What is a Permanent Resident (PR)?
A permanent resident of Canberra is entitled to the rights of a citizen. A citizen can enter or leave the country anytime if he wants, however, if a PR citizen wishes to travel overseas he should have a permanent visa with a valid travel authorization. Australian permanent residents are residents of Canberra who hold a PR visa but are not citizens of Australia. Permanent residents are eligible to become Australian citizens after a definite period of time.
How to become a Permanent Resident?
Many international students apply for a permanent residency after finishing their graduation. For doing so, they must express interest through the Department of Immigration and Border Protection’s Skill Select migration program. It is an online facility by the Australian government through which students can smear for a skilled visa by submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI). For this, applicants requirement to provide their personal details, work experience information, a nominated occupation, and english language proficiency details. Apart from this, they also necessary to provide details of skills assessment related to the nominated occupations.
Post Study Work Visa
The post-study work visa is a two-year visa that allows students to work without any restrictions. Candidates who have completed a two years' full-time study program usually a bachelor's or a master's are eligible to apply for this visa. However, after concluding their studies, many students realize that they are not qualified for permanent residence. Either they don't have an employer as a sponsor or they don't have sufficient points for skilled migration. So, the post-study work visa is used to meet the necessities for a permanent visa.
