Australia is rated as the 4th most popular country to immigrate too. With its stable economy and benefits, it attracts international skilled workers by the thousands each year. As a skilled worker, you may apply for a skilled visa and obtain immediate permanent residency in Australia. Below are some of the benefits of being a Permanent Resident in Australia.
Working Rights
As an Australian Permanent Resident, you may work in any occupation you choose. You are also allowed to work for any employer you prefer with no restrictions. The only employer restriction is that you are unable to work for the Government or Armed Forces on your PR status.
Medicare
Permanent Residents can enjoy Medicare health coverage. It will be made available to you which grants you health insurance at a lower cost, treatment at public hospitals, and subsidized medicine for you and your family.
Social Security Benefits
Two years after arriving in Australia as a Permanent Resident Australias Social welfare benefit which is known as Centrelink is made available to you and your family. It can provide you with welfare assistance such as student, illness and unemployment benefits
Travel Rights
As a Permanent Resident of Australia, you are free to travel in and out of Australia for an unlimited period of time. However, you need to take note of the validity of your Permanent Residency is only valid for 5 years. But this can be renewed before the expiry date.
Sponsorship of Family Members
You may sponsor family members to immigrate to Australia. This is only after you have met the residence support assurance prerequisites.
First Home Owner Grant
As first-time homeowners, you are eligible for the FHOG (First Home Owners Grant). The amount you qualify for is dependant on the state you are residing in.
Children and Permanent Residency
Children that have Permanent Residency are permitted to attend public schools for free. Another benefit is that a child that is born in Australia and has at least 1 parent that is an Australian PR will automatically be deemed as Citizens of Australia from birth. They will also be provided with health care benefits.
Obtaining Australian Citizenship
You may apply for Australian Citizenship if you have lawfully lived in Australia for a minimum of 4 years. You are also required to not be away from Australia for no more than 12 months in total in the past 4 years, including no more than 90 days in total in the past 12 months at the time you apply for citizenship.
