Improving your chances of gaining Permanent Residency (PR) in Australia Many international students dream of staying in Australia after they have completed their studies. An Australian permanent resident is a non-citizen who holds a permanent visa. Permanent residents also have access to Medicare, the Australian Government’s national health scheme. Permanent residents can live, work and study in Australia without restriction, and are given most of the rights and entitlements of Australian citizens. While most international students are permitted to come to Australia to study, General Skilled Migration (GSM) is a completely different (and more complicated) process.

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After 2 years of study in Australia an international student can apply for post study work visa under subclass 485.

In order to be eligible, you need: at least 2 years study at post-graduate level (University) in Western Australia; evidence of work experience; demonstrate proficient English; have a full-time offer on a 12-months contract

If you meet all the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Visa and have no restrictive conditions on your current visa, then yes you can proceed to apply your Skilled Migration Visa application. If you are also the one who is currently studying in Australia or making a move to apply for the same, then the prospect of Australian Permanent Residency (PR) may have crossed your mind.

On Monday 25th September 2018, Western Australia has released a new stream to Permanent Residency for international students! The Department of Home Affairs acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community.