Build Your Future in Australia Through Permanent Residency

• Access opportunities across 800,000+ available jobs
• Competitive annual salaries ranging from AUD 85,000–95,000 across key sectors
• Stable and resilient economy with consistent long-term growth
• Access to internationally recognised education for your children
• High-quality public healthcare and essential services
• Strong career growth and investment opportunities
• Include eligible family members in your PR application

Australia remains one of the world’s preferred destinations for skilled professionals, entrepreneurs, and families seeking permanent residency. An Australian Permanent Residency (PR) Visa allows eligible applicants to live, work, and study in Australia while enjoying long-term stability, career opportunities, and access to many of the country’s public services.

Whether your goal is career advancement, family relocation, or a better quality of life, J&B Law provides strategic immigration guidance to help you identify the right pathway towards Australian permanent residency.

Australia offers numerous advantages for individuals and families planning to settle overseas.

Career Growth & Employment Opportunities

Australia has a strong labour market with opportunities across sectors including:

• Information Technology
• Engineering
• Healthcare
• Construction
• Education
• Finance
• Hospitality
• Mining

Skilled professionals continue to be in demand across various industries, creating long-term career opportunities for qualified migrants.

Australia maintains different Skilled Occupation Lists depending on the visa category and the applicant’s intended location of employment. These lists help determine eligibility for skilled migration programs.

Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)

• Includes occupations in long-term demand across Australia
• Applicable to Subclass 189, 190, and 491 visas
• Provides strong pathways to Permanent Residency (PR)

Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)

• Includes occupations required to address short-term and state-specific workforce needs
• Primarily used for Subclass 190 and Subclass 491 visas
• Eligibility requirements may vary between Australian states and territories

Regional Occupation List (ROL)

• Features occupations in demand within regional Australia
• Primarily used for the Subclass 491 Regional Visa
• Supports skilled migration to designated regional areas

Australia offers employment opportunities across more than 15 major industries, with strong demand for skilled professionals in sectors such as IT, Engineering, Healthcare, Education, Finance, and Hospitality. Competitive salaries and a growing economy make Australia a preferred destination for skilled migrants.

Australia’s Permanent Migration Program sets the annual number of permanent visa places available across skilled, family, and special migration categories. For the 2026–27 program year, the Australian Government has allocated 185,000 permanent migration places, with a strong focus on addressing skill shortages through skilled migration pathways.

State and territory governments also receive separate nomination allocations for eligible applicants under their respective migration programs.

Australia Permanent Migration Program 2026–27

Australia operates a points-based skilled migration system designed to attract qualified professionals across industries such as Engineering, Healthcare, Information Technology, Construction, Finance, Manufacturing, and Tourism.

Your eligibility is assessed based on factors including:

• Age
• Educational Qualifications
• Skilled Work Experience
• English Language Proficiency
• State or Family Sponsorship
• Additional Adaptability Factors

To qualify for most skilled migration pathways, applicants generally require a minimum of 65 points. However, a higher score may improve your chances of receiving an invitation to apply.

Australia Immigration Points

Australia Immigration Eligibility

To be eligible for Australian Skilled Migration, applicants generally must meet the following requirements:

• Be 18–45 years of age
• Have an occupation listed on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL)
• Obtain a positive Skills Assessment
• Meet the required English language proficiency
• Possess relevant skilled work experience
• Achieve at least 65 points under the points test
• Satisfy the required health and character requirements

Australia offers several skilled migration visa options depending on your qualifications, sponsorship, and long-term immigration goals. The comparison below outlines the key features of the most commonly applied Australian visa subclasses.

Australia Visa Processing Time

Visa processing times vary depending on the visa category, application completeness, and the Australian Government’s assessment process. The table below provides an estimated processing timeline for common Australian visa types.

Note: Processing times are indicative only and may vary depending on the visa subclass, application volume, and individual circumstances.

Australia Visa Fees

The Australian Government charges visa application fees based on the visa subclass and the number of applicants included in the application. The table below outlines the current application charges for Australia’s major skilled migration visas.

Disclaimer: Government visa application fees are subject to change. Additional costs such as English language tests, skills assessments, medical examinations, police clearances, and document translations may apply.