How to Improve Your Chance of Getting Permanent Residency in Australia?

Australia is a great place to live, work and raise a family which explained why many international students dream of staying in Australia after completing their studies. The truth that you have studied in Australia does not guarantee of getting Permanent Residency in Australia, however there are many ways that can help you to boost your points score and increase your chance of getting a permanent residency in Australia.

Gain Valuable Work Experience

You can receive up to 20 points for skilled employment including both Australian and overseas work experience up to past 10 years old. To claim points for skilled employment, you must have at least 20 hours of paid work per week in your nominated skill occupation and/or a closely related occupation.

Get Nominated By a State/Territory Government

Getting nominated from a State /Territory Government can help you meet the requirement towards your permanent residency in Australia. The benefits of state nomination are including priority visa processing, extra 5 -10 migration points, access to a wider list of occupation etc.

Develop Your English Language Proficiency

One of the best ways to improve your chance of qualifying for general skilled migration is to achieve a level of English higher than competent English. With English language abilities that are Proficient (PTE 65 or equivalent) or Superior level, you will be rewarded with 10 points and 20 points respectively.

Pass NAATI Test/Complete a NAATI Program

There is a specified list of Languages where you can gain accreditation as a NAATI translator or Interpreter. Either by passing NAATI test or upon successfully completing a NAATI accredited Program will help you to gain extra 5 points for having a credentialed community language towards your PR application.

Complete a Professional Year Program

If you are an Accounting, Engineering or IT graduates in Australia, it turns out that you would have one more option to boost your migration points through Professional Year Program.  Participants will be awarded 5 points under Point-Based Skilled Migration upon successful completion of a Professional Year Program. More important, Professional Year in Accounting provides an additional pathway from university to employment within Australia, offering a job-readiness program to equip you with the professional skills needed for a successful career in the Australia workforce. Professional year in IT is another certification for non-native students to be employable and absorb in Australian workforce.

Summary

To get a permanent residency in Australia can be a very complex and long process, we highly recommend you to consult with a migration agent before proceeding with your application. AECC Global has years of experience in helping people how to increase points for PR and give their Australian dreams and we would like to help you too.