How to obtain a residence permit in Australia (application, documents, etc.)

Features of life in Australia

Australia is an amazing country. It occupies an entire continent, which is washed by two oceans. Living there has both positive and negative aspects.

Standard of living

Australia holds a leading position in the rankings for quality of life and economic stability. High wages lead to good purchasing power of the population. Business activity and an excellent investment climate make it promising for those who want to open their own business. Many experts consider Australia the safest and most prosperous country. The absence of external dangers is combined with financial prosperity and a favorable social environment.

Residents

The distinctive features of local residents are integrity, good manners, and openness. The population consists mainly of those who once came in search of a better life. Here you will not encounter arrogance and intolerance, rudeness or rudeness. Even rich people behave modestly and friendly. A similar situation is observed in everyday life - most people prefer simple jeans and sneakers. Australians are far from protocol, dress codes and refined manners.

There are no concepts of “nationalism” or “xenophobia” here. A recent survey found that many people don't even know what the national anthem sounds like. But this happens not from a lack of patriotism, but from the consideration that love for the motherland must be proven by actions, compliance with the law, tolerance, and not by empty flag waving or aggressive behavior towards minorities.

Climate

The climate in Australia is varied. In the western part it is bright Mediterranean, in the eastern part it is moderate. In the center of the continent there are deserts; practically no people live in these places.

Prices

The cost of real estate, food, clothing and life in general is very high. Despite high wages, even wealthy families cannot afford to buy their own home. The cost of rent is also not encouraging - renting a small apartment costs about $400 per week; for a room they will ask for at least $200 per week.

Taxes are also high, with a progressive rate. On average, an individual contributes 45% of his earnings to the state treasury. But if a person earned less than 18 thousand dollars a year, the tax amount will be 0%.

Medicine

This issue is controversial, some consider medicine worse than Russian, others – on the contrary. It is impossible not to note the large number of medications, professional equipment for treatment and diagnostics. The big disadvantage of medicine is its high cost. Local Australian citizens and permanent residents are covered by Medicare. It gives you the opportunity to get emergency help and see a therapist for free. The dentist and specialists are paid separately.

Presence of Russian diaspora

The Russian community is recognized by parliament, cable television broadcasts Russian channels, and in most kiosks you can buy the latest Russian press. The main cities where Russians live are Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and Brisbane, and many migrants from Russia occupy high positions and are part of the government apparatus.

Average salary in Australia

The official minimum wage in Australia today is $13.3 per hour. This is one of the highest rates in the whole world. However, the average income varies between 600-650 US dollars per week. A family whose earnings are at least 100 thousand US dollars per year is considered rich.

The average salary for an unskilled worker is 15 Australian dollars (11.2 US dollars) per hour, while the earnings of a qualified person start at 20 Australian dollars per hour (that's about 15 US dollars).

The most in-demand professions in Australia

In Australia, the demand for highly qualified positions is increasing every year. It is noteworthy that vacancies that in Russia do not require specialized knowledge and training may be accompanied by increased requirements in Australia. For example, a plumber must know English well and understand modern equipment.

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The list of in-demand professions also includes:

• nurse;
• primary school teacher;
• kindergarten teacher;
• engineer;
• architect;
• Social worker;
• psychologist.

Scoring

Age

Taking into account the age limit, points are distributed in the following order:

Language knowledge

To confirm, you must pass a language test - IELTS, TOEFL or CEA according to 4 criteria (reading, writing, listening, speaking).

Testing for IELTS is scored from 0 to 9 points, for TOEFL - from 0 to 30 points, for CEA - from 0 to 200 points.

Level of education

Accrual of points for having a diploma:

Experience in the specialty

When assessing this type of criterion, work experience in the professions over the last 10 years that Australian employers need plays a role and the points are distributed as follows:

The SkillSelect system allows a candidate to gain additional points if the following criteria are met:

Studying in Australia will additionally add 5 points to your piggy bank, provided: 2 years of study at colleges and universities, under the Professional Year program, under a training program in regional Australia.

Australian work experience allows you to earn the following points:

Points for a spouse who meets the requirements of immigration law, an additional 5 points are awarded.

State Sponsorship

• If the visa is sponsored by one of the states (190 visa) - 5 points.
• If the visa is sponsored by one of the states (489 visa) - 10 points.

Australia Immigration Services

You need to know the criteria for selecting candidates and correctly assess your chances. Therefore, it is important to comply with all necessary immigration law requirements. Dealing with this issue on your own is difficult for various reasons. Our professional advice and full support throughout the entire immigration process guarantees our clients obtaining immigration visas to Australia.

Why shouldn't you go to Australia?

The green continent is attractive for its prosperity, moderate life, and prosperity. But there are also a number of dangers and difficulties that stop migrants from living in a given state. These include:

1. Dangerous fauna . Snakes that can enter a house through sewers, pythons that reach enormous sizes, bats that are carriers of various diseases, as well as sharks, poisonous spiders, ticks, flies, centipedes - this is not a complete list of dangers awaiting residents of Australia.
2. High cost of living . Despite the opportunity to earn a good income, all the money earned goes to insurance, rent, and paying bills. To become financially stable and be able to save at least a small part of your salary, you need to work in the country for more than two years.
3. Poor quality of houses . Australians are unpretentious, so they are not bothered by dark rooms, the smell of mold, or a busy highway outside the window. At the same time, real estate is very expensive.
4. Merciless sun on hot summer days . Australia is the world's leading country for skin cancer. A hat and sunscreen are essential attributes of every resident.

Australian migration policy

Considering the country's large territory and relatively low population (only 24 million inhabitants), it is not surprising that the authorities consider attracting migrants one of the main priorities of foreign economic policy. About 100-150 thousand people are attracted to the country every year.

The regulation of migration flows is carried out by a special Department, the main tasks of which are:

• processing of entry applications;
• issuance of residence permits and citizenship;
• protection against illegal border crossings;
• integration of newcomers;
• attracting and collaborating with highly skilled immigrants;
• family reunification;
• humanitarian aid;
• refugee protection;
• formation of interethnic relationships and positions of a multicultural society.

Australia is an open country. When considering applications to enter the country, preference is first given to qualified specialists, and the age of a professional migrant should not exceed 45 years. The Department also pays attention to the candidate’s personal qualities – professional reputation, problems with the law, English language proficiency.

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New Zealand recently wrote that it has tightened the rules for issuing skilled visas.

Benefits of Australian Citizenship

For many decades, along with such popular immigration destinations as the USA and Canada, a huge number of foreigners have enjoyed exploring the Australian continent. According to official statistics, a quarter of the country's population are immigrants. Obtaining full Australian citizenship has only become possible since 1949, after the introduction of the Australian Citizenship Act 2007. Before this, local residents were considered British subjects.

Before this, local residents were considered British subjects.

Residence permit based on family relationships

Suitable for people who have lived in the country for 2 years or have permanent residence. They can transfer their relatives - a special visa is issued for them, under which they can live in Australia. In the future, you can begin obtaining citizenship.

Due to the events in Syria, there is a large influx of refugees, so it is quite difficult to obtain such status; the verification procedure takes a long time.

Required documents

Before becoming an Australian citizen, the applicant needs to prepare a certain package of papers and send it to the Immigration Department on time. Among the documents:

Important! All documentation will only be accepted if it is in English. It is better to choose a professional for translation. When he completes the work, the result should be certified by a notary.

A marriage certificate may be required.

How to go to live in Australia from Russia?

Australia primarily invites young qualified workers with good knowledge of English. There are other programs that allow you to move to the Green Continent.

Student emigration

Studying in Australia is an excellent option to get a decent education, which is recognized in many eastern countries, Europe and the USA. 16 Australian universities are included in the TOP 100 best educational institutions in the world (according to Times magazine). A significant disadvantage is the high cost, since not all educational programs will be affordable. On average, a year of university study will cost 15-28 thousand US dollars, with at least 15 thousand dollars needing to be spent on living expenses during this period.

Approximate cost of training (depending on the pricing policy of the university and the chosen specialty):

• Bachelor's degree – 12-28 thousand dollars;
• master's degree – 15-29 thousand dollars;
• graduate school – 11-30 thousand dollars;
• English language courses – $250-300/week.

For admission, you must provide a certificate of completion of secondary education and the results of English proficiency tests according to IELTS (at least 6 points). Some educational institutions require tests in specialized subjects.

Not every potential student from Russia can boast of good English. To this end, many first come to Australia to learn the language in college. The price for opening such a visa is approximately $3,000, the course lasts about 1 year.

Once enrolled in a college or university, you must apply for a student visa. Also, to approve the application, you must provide an account statement that must contain at least $10,000. You are allowed to take your children or partner with you. The student has the right to work part-time, but not more than 20 hours a week.

Employment

A specialist visa is relevant for those who have a profession that is included in the list of those in demand in Australia. This list is reviewed and changed by the authorities every year. Today, in-demand specialties include engineer, designer, accountant, rehabilitation specialist, auditor, surveyor, educator, teacher, physician (highly specialized area), etc.

Who can count on employment in Australia (selection criteria):

• age range – 18-25 years;
• knowledge of English;
• work experience in the specialty or possession of an education diploma obtained in Australia;
• the qualification obtained must be on the list of in-demand professions.

A specialist visa is issued according to a points scheme. Specially organized associations give the candidate grades depending on his profession, age, work experience, education of his wife/husband, etc. Evaluation parameters are constantly changing; more precise criteria can be found at the Australian Embassy or on the official website.

Starting a business

Australia is characterized by an attractive investment climate and good conditions for starting and running a business. This type of migration is suitable for investors, entrepreneurs or senior managers.

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Business immigration provides a number of advantages to those wishing to run their own business and move to live in Australia. They can:

1. obtain a visa in a short period of time;
2. apply for citizenship of the country;
3. get help from the Australian government;
4. have a high probability of opening a successful profitable business due to high purchasing power, low level of competition in the country and the availability of government assistance.

The Immigration Department divides business visas into the following categories:

• TOP managers, partners and co-founders;
• senior managers, corporate board members;
• investors;
• innovative promising entrepreneurs.

Algorithm for obtaining a visa for those wishing to open a business in Australia

At the start, those wishing to take advantage of the business migration program need to obtain a temporary visa, which is issued for 4 years. To do this you need:

1. show yourself as a talented manager, innovator, experienced entrepreneur;
2. present your company’s financial statements for the last 2 years;
3. confirm that the company's total assets are more than $800,000 per year, and the annual turnover is not less than $500,000.

The age of such a candidate should not exceed 55 years. He has the right to take his family with him. After receiving a visa and moving to the mainland, after 2-3 years you can apply for citizenship. To do this you need:

1. have been doing business in Australia for at least 2 years;
2. live in the country for at least 1 year;
3. the annual turnover of the established company is more than $300,000;
4. The main staff of the company must employ at least 2 Australians who are not related to the business owner.

Registration of permits for Russian investors

The key requirement of the Australian government for a potential investor is to invest a certain amount in government securities for 4 years. For this period, the candidate is issued a temporary visa. Requirements:

1. availability of professional skills and experience in managing financial assets;
2. age – not less than 55 years;
3. The candidate's net worth of assets is from $2,500,000.

After the candidate has lived in the country for 2 years, he can apply for a residence permit, then citizenship. His family also has the right to live with him and claim citizenship.

Family emigration

A Russian emigrant who has Australian resident status can help his children, parents, spouses (even future ones) move. To do this you need to act as their sponsor.

Parents visa

This permit can be obtained by children who live in Australia. To obtain a visa, you need to show the availability of financial means to support the reunited family and demonstrate a willingness to provide financial support in the future. The disadvantage of this method is the limited number of such visas issued by the Australian Immigration Department. About 1 thousand permits are issued per year. The period for consideration of an application can be up to 20 years.

Visa for children

It is much easier to obtain a child visa. As a rule, when receiving permission to enter Australia, a resident has the right to take children with him. If he did not do this at the first stage, he must contact the consulate.

Children under the age of 18 are dependents and can cross the border. If such a “child” has not married, does not have children of his own and is financially dependent on his parents, he can also apply for a visa up to 25 years of age.

Spouse visa

Lovers of Australian residents who plan to marry in the future can emigrate from Russia. The main conditions for obtaining a visa include personal acquaintance (phone conversations and correspondence on social networks do not count), sincerity of feelings, and mutual consent to get married in the future. The bride/groom visa is issued for 9 months - during this period the couple must legalize their relationship, after which they can apply for a spousal visa. The latter is issued initially for 2 years (temporary), and if the relationship remains the same, you can count on receiving citizenship. The planned marriage must be legal - same-sex and polygamous relationships are prohibited in the country.

Last relative visa

A person whose family members legally live in Australia can count on such a permit.

Important : the application for a visa of the last relative is considered at the very end, quotas for it are allocated on a residual basis. The waiting period can reach up to 50 years, so if you want to move to the Green Continent, it is better to consider another emigration option.

Refugee

Refugee status can be obtained by a person who was subjected to threats and persecution in his home country, and the government at home was unable to protect him. Such reasons include racial, national oppression, persecution due to political positions.

A refugee visa gives a person the same rights as Australian citizens. But after the influx of large numbers of Syrians in 2015-2016, the limit became exceeded, and today such permits are issued extremely rarely.

Basic steps to obtain a visa

In order to apply for immigration, you need to know the basic selection criteria and decide on an action plan.

1. Study the list of professions (national or statewide) that corresponds to your education, experience, and skills.
2. Contact our company for a professional assessment of your chances of immigration and the right to apply for permanent residence. During the consultation, the candidate receives a step-by-step immigration plan and answers on “how to move to Australia for permanent residence.”
3. After receiving the “chance assessment”, the candidate moves on to the next stage of the immigration process. You can do this yourself or entrust it to professionals. With us you can get all the help you need.
4. Concluding an agreement for the provision of consulting services to support the immigration process, with an advance payment (50%).
5. Start the process of submitting a package of documents for confirmation of qualifications (payment by an Australian assessment organization ranges from 500 to 1000 AUD and takes from 2 weeks to 4 months). Payment is made from the card of the applicant or the applicant's spouse.
6. An important step is to make a translation and notarize the documents (the amount of services will start from 1,500 hryvnia).
7. Receiving a response confirming qualifications (within 2-4 months from the date of submission of documents).
8. Payment of the cost of the second half of services.
9. Filling out an Expression of Interest application on the SkillSelect portal.
10. Receiving an invitation to prepare travel documents for a visa (on average, this stage takes 2-3 months from the date of application).
11. Preparation of a package of documents for a visa and payment of the fee by the immigration officer. The average payment amount is:
    • AUD 3,755 per applicant

    AUD 1,875 per spouse

12. 940 AUD for each child.

Payment is made to the Immigration Department from the card of the applicant or the applicant's spouse. The review period ranges from five to twelve months.

13. A prerequisite is passing a medical commission (payment amount will be 230 - 250 US dollars per adult, 200 US dollars per child).
14. Obtaining a residence permit for Australia.

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How to obtain a residence permit in Australia?

A residence permit is a document that gives the right to free entry/exit from Australia, legal residence in the country without obtaining citizenship. To obtain this document, there are several ways - professional migration, getting an education, investing in the country’s economy or opening your own business, as well as participating in a family reunification program.

A residence permit provides many advantages and benefits. Holders of such a permit can receive free medical and legal services and participate in federal elections. But the main advantage is the opportunity to obtain citizenship after several years of living in the country.

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What to do if you receive a refusal

If a refusal is received at the embassy, ​​it is necessary to look into the reason. If the problem is due to incorrect paperwork, you should try again. Otherwise, if embassy officials do not explain the reason, it is recommended to go to court.

Australians always give a second chance to those who do not meet the required points for an independent professional move. In most cases, it is better to immigrate at the invitation of a specific employer who will help with paperwork. Those who have relatives in Australia do not need to achieve a certain score, they have a simplified system for moving.

To obtain a residence permit, it is enough to find a job, open a business or have relatives in Australia. But in any case, you will have to prove your basis for obtaining a residence permit. Such a document provides many advantages, and the most important thing is the subsequent acquisition of citizenship in a developed country with a high standard of living and a low crime rate. Since the authorities are interested in attracting professional personnel and various types of investors for economic development, it is easiest for these categories of immigrants to obtain a residence permit.

Useful tips for those who decide to go to Australia for permanent residence

Australia is a prosperous, safe and quiet country. Those who decide to emigrate from Russia for permanent residence should adhere to a number of tips and recommendations:

1. Get ready to start everything from scratch - a new country, people, acquaintances. There is a completely different culture, principles and life rules here. Often it is psychological aspects that prevent migrants from settling in a new place. In practice, the adaptation period is 6-12 months. During this period, a person ceases to doubt the move and moves on to a new stage of his life (new friends, hobbies).
2. When moving, give yourself a “financial airbag” - an amount for several months that will allow you to pay bills. Life in Australia is very expensive. As practice shows, not everyone manages to find a decent job at first, even if your profession is on the list of those in demand.
3. Don’t think that if you don’t manage to find a job in your specialty in the first weeks, you can work part-time at a construction site, in a cafe, or as a loader. Unlike Russia, all these positions are considered professional and require special training, recommendations, and experience.
4. Forget the idea of ​​moving to Australia with a pet. To obtain permits and transportation, you need to pay 5-7 thousand dollars, and after arrival the animal will be in quarantine, and it will be possible to pick it up only after 2-6 months.
5. If you have health problems, before collecting documents for a visa, undergo a medical examination and ask the Australian Immigration Department whether you can cross the border of the continent. Australians treat this issue with particular caution and may refuse to issue a visa if they have certain diseases.

Residence permit for pensioners

The Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship has developed a special program for the resettlement of pensioners. We are talking about an immigration visa - Investor Retirement, subclass 405. The visa is temporary and valid for 4 years. Citizens who receive it are endowed with the following rights:

1. unlimited entry and exit from Australia;
2. the ability to take your spouse or common-law partner with you;
3. work within the country no more than 20 hours per week.

To participate in the program, you must meet the following requirements:

• At least 55 years of age, the age of the spouse does not matter;
• Support by the authorities of an Australian state or territory other than the capital.
• The absence of minor children or other family members dependent on you or your spouse.
• You or your spouse have legal assets worth at least AUD 750,000 ready to move to Australia. To live in regional Australia, AUD 500,000 is enough. Assets are owned for at least 2 years, with the exception of pension payments or inheritance. The sale of assets cannot be carried out without formal notification of the immigration officer for prior visa approval.
• Your (joint with your spouse) income exceeds or equals AUD 65,000 per year. For regional Australia – AUD 50,000.
• An investment of AUD 750,000 in your name in the state or territory that supported your request. For regional Australia – AUD 500,000. Please note that these funds are additional to your assets.
• You and your spouse have health insurance that fully covers the entire period of residence in Australia.
• You and your spouse do not intend to work full-time.