Need Australia PR? Getting permanent residency will be very easy with the new skill visa

Australia permanent residence: Every year lakhs of people go from India for jobs in Australia. Many of these people are in search of Permanent Residency (PR). However, it is very difficult to get PR in Australia, but this is not going to happen now. The reason for this is that Australia is facing shortage of workers in many sectors. For this, it has also announced a new visa, which will make it easier for people getting PR to get PR in Australia.
In fact, Australia has recently announced a new ‘Skill in Demand’ (SID) visa. This visa will replace the ‘Temporary Skill Shortage’ (TSS) visa. Through the new visa, foreign nationals including Indians will be able to work in Australia for four years, while those holding a Hong Kong passport can work for five years. Let us know about this visa in detail and understand how this new visa is going to help people get permanent residency in Australia.

What are the key features of ‘Skills in Demand’ visa?

• Through the ‘Skills in Demand’ visa, people can work in Australia for four years.
• You can enter Australia as many times as you want till the visa is valid.
• The possibility of obtaining permanent residency based on employment criteria.

Who will get the new visa?

• To be selected for a job included in the Core Skill Occupation List (CSOL).
• Having at least one year work experience.
• Meeting any required skill assessment standards.
• Providing proof of knowledge of English language.
• Working with a company that sponsors a job.

There are three types of ‘Skills in Demand’ visa. First, the core skills stream. In this, those people will get opportunity whose skills are more needed in Australia. Secondly, Specialist Skills Stream, this is for those who have special skills and a well-paid job. For this, there should be a salary of at least 1,35,000 Australian dollars. Third, Labor Agreement Stream, this stream is now being changed to Essential Skills Stream.

More chances of getting PR

‘Skills in Demand’ visa can help you get permanent residency faster. The new visa requires less working experience as compared to the old visa. Only one year’s experience is enough. According to Australia’s Department of Home Affairs, work experience with any approved employer will count towards permanent residency.