As the Australian borders are about to re-open, many aspiring learners are now working on their applications. After being stuck for a while, I'm sure everyone's excited to be back on track and finally have the chance to live the Australian dream.
Although the study to PR pathway is not an easy feat, I believe learning some tips will help you achieve this successfully. So for this article, I’ll be exploring several options to assist you with your motives in pursuing international studies.
How to Improve Your Chances of Gaining Permanent Residency (PR) as a Student in Australia
1. Get the right study program.
Enrolling in an appropriate course is everything. Taking into consideration your professional background, interests, and the Australian study requirements, the right study program will make your path to Permanent Residency easier!
In choosing your course, refer to the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and the Skilled Occupations List to get to know which programs are more likely to be included in the list of in-demand skills.
These resources offer great information as to how things might turn for Australia’s future job market. However, the lists constantly change every year. To choose the best option, remember to balance your passion and demand over the course you wish to pursue.
As for the study levels, ensure that you are taking up a bachelor, master's, or doctoral degree with a study period of at least 2 academic years. Check to see if your course is offered by a CRICOS registered Australian education provider, this will guarantee that you can be considered eligible from the Post-Study Work Stream (which we will discuss in the next section).
2. Apply for the Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) Post-Study Work Stream.
This visa is also known as the Post Study Work (PSW) Permit. This allows students to work and stay in Australia for more years after graduation. If a student gets awarded with this visa, the duration will base on your qualification and region of study. You can get 18 months to 6 years validity and use this opportunity to find an employer sponsorship.
The post-study stream is a one-time grant, which means applying for an extension isn’t possible. But, you could be eligible for a Second Post-Study Work Stream and stay for another 1 or 2 years in Australia.
3. Find a meaningful work experience.
Once granted a Temporary Graduate Visa, you need to gain related work experience. As a skilled professional, you are given a chance to stretch your stay in the country not just to improve your opportunity to land a job but also the probability to stay in Australia for good.
Your previous experience outside Australia, studies, and experience in the country will all contribute to the points requirement set by Home Affairs. If you want to improve your chances of gaining permanent residency as a student in Australia, be sure to use your Temporary Graduate Visa wisely by working in a reputable company that uses the knowledge and skills you earned from taking the degree.
4. Improve your English proficiency.
If you were able to gain entry to an Australian educational institution without taking the IELTS, getting the PR is a different story. Unfortunately, there are no exemptions this time. Getting the required scores for your English proficiency will give you the much-needed points so you could score at least get 65.
Work on your English skills by socializing more and interacting with your peers and coworkers. You could also improve your English drastically by enrolling to review programs. If you need tips, check out this post and see how you can help yourself learn the language naturally.
5. Be on the lookout for potential employer sponsorship.
An employer-sponsored visa will allow you to live and work in Australia permanently. But for employers to be able to sponsor a worker, they must provide proof that they are currently unable to fill the vacancy and that the occupation belongs to the eligible skilled occupations list (SOL).
This is also the reason why it is advantageous for a student to get a course that is relevant to the eligible SOL. Referring to the professions in which Australia views as essential is one way to assure the security of your student to PR goals.
Post-grads encounter various work opportunities in Australia. I should say it’s quite rare not finding a sponsor after years of being in Australia under the Post-Study Work Stream. And with the recent opening of the borders and workforce shortage, today is a fantastic time to enter Australia and fill the country’s labor demands!
Dreaming of starting a new life in a strong and wealthy country? Improve your chances of gaining permanent residency as a student in Australia by talking to the experts here at Fil-Global. Call us now!
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