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Permanent Resident (PR) Visas

Thousands of individuals aspire to become full-fledged Australian permanent residents every year. If you’re one of them, get to know more about which PR visa is right and suitable for your current status, and know the key eligibility criteria for the Australia PR visa you’ll be applying for. When in doubt, you can count on our expert team of registered migration agents to make your pathway to PR as smooth and easygoing as possible.

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    Perks & Privileges of Permanent Residency in Australia

    Australia attracts a great number of visa PR applicants every year because of the country’s vast employment and economic opportunities, making it one of the best countries in the world in terms of livability.

    But what exactly awaits you if you are granted an Australian PR visa?

    Live in Australia


    Experience the Australian way of living and lead a healthy lifestyle!

    Access to Medicare


    Receive quality medical services from Australia’s comprehensive national healthcare scheme.

    Right to Work


    Render work with competitive salaries or even own and manage a business in Australia.

    Travel Opportunities


    Travel to and from Australia with little to no visa restrictions.

    Australian Citizenship


    After your PR visa, the next best step is becoming a full-fledged Australian citizen!

    Sponsor Family Members


    Reunite and bring your family members overseas in Australia.

    First Home Owner Grant


    Receive A$10,000 grant if you buy or build your first house.

    Social Security Benefits


    You’ll be entitled to receive financial aid for education, hospitalisation, and more.

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    Family PR Visas

    If you want to bring your entire family along in Australia, there are several PR visas that you can have your family members (or you, on their behalf) apply for. Whether it’s your partner, child, sibling, parent, or cousin, there is a specific and clear PR pathway for them!

    • Partner Visa (Subclass 801)
    • Child Visa (Subclass 101, 802)
    • Adoption Visa (Subclass 102)
    • Orphan Relative Visa (Subclass 117, 837)
    • Aged Dependent Relative Visa (Subclass 114, 838)
    • Remaining Relative Visas (Subclass 115, 835)
    • Carer Visa (Subclass 836, 116)

    Work PR Visas

    Work-related PR visas are one of the most popular types in terms of applications. Holders of a provisional work visa often opt to apply for permanent residency to not only extend their work but also to reap the benefits of living and working in Australia. These are the top work-related PR visas:

    • Skilled Independent visa (Subclass 189)
    • Skilled Nominated visa (Subclass 190)
    • Global Talent Independent Program (GTI) Visa

    Business PR Visas

    If you’re a business owner or entrepreneur who has seen Australia as the perfect country to conduct long-term business and investment activities, there are five streams under the Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 888). These are:

    • Business Innovation Stream
    • Premium Investor Stream
    • Investor Stream
    • Entrepreneur Stream
    • Significant Investor Stream

    Humanitarian PR Visas

    Individuals fleeing their country because of persecution, discrimination, or wars are eligible for humanitarian PR visas for protection. The following are examples of refugee and humanitarian PR visas in Australia.

    • Global Special Humanitarian (subclass 202)
    • Protection visa (subclass 866)
    • Refugee visas (subclass 200, 201, 203 and 204)
    • Safe Haven Enterprise visa (subclass 790)
    • Resolution of Status visa (subclass 851)

    Parish Patience: Your Legal Partner to Your Permanent Residence Visa Dream

    If overwhelmed, don’t have time, or require a legal expert to lodge an appeal if your 155 resident return visa was refused, Parish Patience Immigration Lawyers is a 135-year-old, Sydney-based law firm that specialises in immigration law and visas.

    Clients across Australia and beyond choose our visa experts for the following reasons:

    Expert Lawyers & Migration Agents

    Our immigration lawyers and registered migration agents are certified experts in all areas of visa needs for our clients.

    Long History of Immigration Service

    Established in 1888 and has specialised in immigration law since the 1980s, Parish Patience is one of the longest-running and trusted law firms in Australia.

    Client-First Approach

    Your best interests come first. You can be confident that you and your case will be handled with the utmost confidentiality, transparency, and integrity.

    Thousands of Cases Lodged & Won

    Our extensive professional immigration practice enabled us to handle all kinds of visas and has won thousands of cases over the years for our clients.

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    Success Stories of 389+ Highly Rated Reviews


    Our customers are always happy to share their thoughts with us.
    Here is what some of them had said!

    Haroon Parvez

    The team at parish Patience Immigration Lawyers were incredibly helpful throughout the application process. Their assistance made our lives so much less stressful and their expertise cleared up any confusion we had. They remained engaged with us the whole time and quickly responded to any questions with thoughtful, detailed answers. Special thanks to Usman Ali and Shan . We highly recommend the team at Parish patience immigration lawyer for anyone considering help regarding any kind of visa .

    W. A.

    Highly recommended lawyers! Extremely professional and reliable service, with outstanding outcomes. A special thanks to Mr Thong and Marlene, for helping us with our difficult case. Not only did they ensure that everything was ready to go, but their professionalism came in favor when we were granted our visa within just under 6 months!

    J P

    Thong and Marlene helped my partner gain permanent residency in Australia. We did the application ourselves but it turned out lots of information we needed to provide was missing. Thong and Marlene picked our case up and helped amend it. I really appreciate their help and guidance and look forward to contacting them again in the future. I am pleased by their efforts and professionalism.

    Alaa Omer

    Successfully handled my case. He had been prompt, caring and very professional in dealing with my case. I am glad to have received very strong support, guidance and service from them. I would highly recommend Parish patience immigration lawyers. I wish the best for their future prospects.

    Jabir Ibna Mohammad

    I’m really thankful for the guidance and assistance I’ve received regarding my Partner visa from Shan and his assistance Asha at Parish Patience. They handled my matter professionally and there were clear instructions from the beginning till end. I got my partner visa 820 granted in less than 7 months, thanks to their knowledge and expertise. I wish them all the best and highly recommend Parish Patience Immigration Lawyers for any sort of immigration matters.

    Parish Patience: Your Legal Partner to Your Permanent Residence Visa Dream


    Make your dream of obtaining permanent residency in Australia a reality soon with the expert legal help of some of Australia’s best lawyers and migration agents at Parish Patience. With our long years of practice, combined legal expertise, client-first approach, and dedication to immigration service, you’ve found a partner for your PR visa Australia dream. Let’s talk about your case and get the best client experience you can possibly have for your visa. Book your appointment with a Parish Patience lawyer today!

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      Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


      Got more enquiries about PR visas in Australia? We’ve addressed
      some of the most common PR concerns below.

      How to get PR after 491 visa?

      In addition to compliance with the basic eligibility requirements, 491 visa holders must have held this visa for at least three (3) years with a taxable income of no less than A$53,000 annually for at least three years as well. This is their pathway to the Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Visa Subclass 191.

      Do Australian PR need visa for New Zealand?

      As both countries are under the Trans-Tasman Arrangement, Australian citizens and permanent residents can travel or even work and live in New Zealand visa-free.

      How to renew PR visa?

      If your permanent resident visa is about to expire, you can renew Australian PR visa if you wish to continue your residency in Australia. You can do so either online or in paper form. An online application is recommended as paper application may incur additional costs.

      Can 482 visa holder apply for PR?

      You have a clear pathway to permanent residence under the Employer-Sponsored Temporary Transition Stream Subclass 482 if your occupation is included in the Medium Term list; worked for the same employer for at least three three (3) years with this visa; have ‘Competent’ English, and under 45 years of age at the time of PR application.

      How to get PR in Australia with student visa?

      A lot of student visa holders who wish to obtain a permanent resident status pursue a Post-Study Work visa for PR after completing their studies. After that, they can apply for the General Skilled Migration program to secure permanent residence in Australia.

      What is the 482 visa to PR age limit?

      Unlike other types of skilled visas, the subclass 482 visa has no age restrictions, making it one of the most preferred visas for this advantage.

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      Sadia Ahmed
      Sadia Ahmed
      2024-03-13
      Usman looked after my file and we are granted 189 today . Very supportive team
      T Malhi
      T Malhi
      2024-03-07
      I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Parish Patience for the exceptional service they provided throughout my journey from Winning MRT(student visa ), 485 Visa and another student visa extensions to finally obtaining skilled migration. Usman demonstrated remarkable expertise and unwavering patience in addressing all my inquiries. I never felt the need to persistently follow up for updates on my application. His consistently kind, generous, and positive demeanor was truly commendable. I highly recommend Usman's services and extend my heartfelt appreciation to him.Thank you, Usman for bringing joy to those who have lost hope. You should be proud of the work you do
      Yaad Matharu
      Yaad Matharu
      2024-03-07
      I highly recommend their service. I would like to express my gratitude to Mr. Usman for his exceptional professionalism and expertise.
      Umer Saeed
      Umer Saeed
      2024-03-04
      Very professional, high standards of service and comprehensive knowledge of immigration, i strongly recommend them to anyone who requires immigration advice.
      Safat Aqib
      Safat Aqib
      2024-02-27
      I received excellent service from Parish patience. Usman and Billah were extremely proficient and courteous, and they assisted me throughout every stage. I strongly recommend them to anyone who requires immigration advice.
      Kanika Dua
      Kanika Dua
      2024-02-22
      Hi Just want to share my recent experience with parish patience. I was depressed and hopeless about my case and MR PRASAD at parish patience gave me hope and prepared my file very strong so I win in the AAT hearing. The case is in my favour now and hopefully i will get PR very soon. Highly recommend their service. They all are professionals and experts in their fields.
      Anand Inbasekaran
      Anand Inbasekaran
      2024-02-19
      I thank Upasna for making the visa process smooth and stress- free. Her attention to detail, prompt responsiveness, and in-depth knowledge of immigration procedures reflect a high standard of service. It was a pleasure to work with Parish Patience, and I would confidently recommend your services to others.
      Thihan Oo
      Thihan Oo
      2024-02-17
      Very happy and grateful for your services, fast, reliable, approachable and super efficient team, Shan and Asha, you guys are the best.
      Sarma B
      Sarma B
      2024-02-16
      I can't express enough gratitude for the outstanding service provided by my lawyer in helping me secure my partner visa. From the moment I walked into their office, I felt reassured by their warm demeanor and professionalism. Throughout the entire process, they were not only knowledgeable but also incredibly supportive, guiding me through each step with patience and clarity. What truly sets them apart is their accessibility. Whenever I had a question or concern, they were readily available, promptly responding to calls and emails, which alleviated any anxiety I had about the process. Their dedication to their clients is truly commendable. Thanks to their expertise and unwavering support, I am now able to build a future with my partner without the stress of immigration uncertainties. I wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone in need of legal assistance, especially for partner visas. Thank you immensely for your outstanding representation!
      Rohan chowdhury
      Rohan chowdhury
      2024-02-06
      Usman Ali is by far one of the best lawyers I’ve met, very knowledgeable, very professional, calm, supportive, prompt in replying with his emails, basically everything that you look in a lawyer. He made the process unbelievable quick, effective and successful. Heartily thankful for him and the whole team.