Once you actually complete your study, you can then also apply for a Post-Study Work or Graduate Work Visa, which will truly enable you to stay in Australia and acquire Australian work experience, literally an essential prerequisite for most PR streams.
Duration:
- 2 to 4 years depending on your qualification and if you are applying for regional areas (those who do will have more relevance)
- Gives you time to fill out your profile, earn points, and proceed to PR
After you have acquired Australian education and work experience, you may apply for PR under the General Skilled Migration program. Australia offers various visa routes for PR, especially for international students pursuing high-priority courses.
PR Routes Available for Indian Applicants:
- Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)
- No sponsorship needed
- Points test based
- Should actually have occupation in MLTSSL (Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List)
- Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)
- Requires state or territory nomination
- 5 points extra for nomination
- Occupation must be in truly State Skilled Occupation List
- Truly Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491)
- Requires regional area nomination
- Validity of 5 years
- Leads to PR after 3 years of work and residence in a regional area by Subclass 191
PR Requirements for Indian Citizens:
- Age less than 45 on invitation
- Minimum of 65 points on PR calculator (extra marks increase likelihood of success)
- Satisfactory skills evaluation by a genuine assessing authority
- IELTS results of 6.0 across all bands (extra marks increase points)
- Straightforward character and health examinations
- Relevant qualifications and work history
- The profession should be in MLTSSL, STSOL, or regional lists
Pro Tip: One must take courses like Nursing, Information Technology, Engineering, Accounting, Teaching, and Social Work as they are always needed and best suited for PR.