The Reality of Australia Permanent Residency (PR) Process | Watch this before you move! 

Great video! I'm a tourist now just to test the waters and I learned a lot from this.

Seriously, each & every word you said is absolutely true and real experience. People are finding alternatives and ending up sacrificing their Australian dream 😭

incredible video thankyou so so much!!

Correct me if I am wrong, isnt PTE and IELTS results for immigration purpose valid for 3 years instead of 2?

Thank you for your information and wish you good life and good health

Honestly there should be more videos like this which should be used as a warning for people aspiring for Australian PR through the study pathway. There's a reason why international student fees are doubled compared to local students, english tests having an expiry date, professional year programs offering points (even tho its a complete waste of time and money), and education being one of Australia's largest exports. They sell you the dream of living here permanently but they have effectively raised the requirement so high it's almost impossible for a newly graduated student to get PR. Your only hope would be to convince some Australian to sponsor you in a partner or marriage visa, otherwise you're pretty much screwed regardless if you have 90-95 points because you'll be competing with thousands of other applicants. Australia does not want skilled immigrants, they just want cheap imported labor to fuel their hospitality and gambling industries - dangling a the bait of PR to keep you in the hamster wheel. If you want PR, you're better off with Canada.

Thank you for making this video! It's very insightful!

You got me to rethink my idea of coming to Australia...These things are actually which a person should think and focus on by the very start of his journey. Thanks for your helpful review.

Hey thanks for sharing! Hope you are having a good time in Canada.

Great Video!!! Really usefull! Cheers!!!

Thanks for the honest review.

Very helpful information. Australia is in my bucketlist. I hooe I can visit soon.

Very well said! 100% accurate. I love Australia but my journey ended after 3 1/2 years ... Thanks 🇦🇺 ... Hello 🇨🇦

Thanks...Hope you get your PR soon.....!!!!

she took almost 3 mins just to start a video fr????

Ankansha, extremely happy for the sincere content you presented . It's indeed an eye opener for all aspirants, so as to think twice before the leap. You have an excellent presentation skill and an awesome tone of speech. Keep going dear..

Watching your video is like finding lost sister that I needed🙏🏻 Had the same thoughts recently and you speaking my mind. I wish you a happiness and peace

Hi. I have 19 years work ex. My company moving me to Sydney. Pay will be decent as well as position. No family. No kids. Parents back home. How fast do you see or how early can I apply for PR? What are the chances?

True she is right..i ended up wasting years on my PR and finally cutoff are higher and even the job codes keesp changing, almost all states have a requirement that you should already have a job offer from Australia employer. Employer almost never offer job to offshore candidates. So its like a rat race

We've got our family visa for permanent residency last July and we're flying on June this year. The process actually is not that long, it only takes less than a year. I think the biggest factor that our application didn't take long is because my father is working in regional Australia. I've heard that people living in big cities applying for permanent residency gets a lot of trouble with their application. Contrary to what others have said, my father is paid generously enough and was planning to move to Western Australia for higher pay.

I recommend this video especially for fresh grads planning for Masters in Auz!! I can totally relate myself to each and every point you have mentioned, Starting from skills assessment to language tests. I've been waiting since 5 years and yet there is no ray of hope., I've done 3 Assessments so far which is way expensive. Out of all, Australia is helping the English tests, Assessment bodies and the colleges to make more money at the stake of many people's dream. It is true that the competition has increased, but there should be a streamlined way to deal with.

Love your honesty and no nonsense talk sis! Way to go!

Australia used to be a paradise for PR some 15 years back when not many people were interested to this country as currency value was also low. Now in recent years it has become unpredictable and difficult. One good example is how Australia gave preference for only Medical professions during Covid lockdowns and other occupations were not given PR. Thus PR pathway to Australia can be unpredictable and difficult after spending so much money. Studying is Australia is only 5 points extra which can gained in other ways, without spending big money and staying in home country itself.

As much heart broken I am seeing the hard reality, the more I am grateful to you for sharing the inside story nobody tells! Just spoke with a renowned immigration consultant paying $150 here from India (you would have guess the name) and was told about a 1 year course for my wife leading to getting PR in 2-3 years leveraging bridging visa post the course which sounded too good to be true. Not losing hope yet but will be more thoughtful as we are working in good companies and at the prime of our careers, so starting afresh with the risk at stake may not be worth but will see. Good luck in Canada!

Hi Akanksha Thanks so much for the time and effort you put in creating this video. Today I had a mental breakdown after realising that after 8 years, I am still in the same boat as thousands of other people who have been here less years than me, and yet competing for the same PR positions, stuck in this hell process. Everything you have described is absolutely right and I have actually started to advise people to not waste their money and come to Australia for studies under any circumstance, as it is not worth it at all, especially if the dream is to become a PR (which ultimately becomes the goal in the end after spending thousands of dollars and feeling you deserve it). This country only sees you as a cash cow and honestly, apart from the beaches and weather, Australia lacks in family values, spiritual values, culture, history and just the mainstream lifestyle. Do not waste your time and leave your own precious country, to slave away every day at the mercy of an ignorant Australian employer just to pretend you're happy in a country that will never even accept you, if you're not white and/or have the Australian accent. Even after obtaining a PR, you will be sold the dream of owning a house for 500k which is not affordable to the average Australian (unless with family support or govt. subsidies, which most of them get) let alone an immigrant. I am begging you, whoever is reading this, do not come here unless you have a job and PR already, otherwise you are in for pain and disspointment and it will bring you down to your knees.

Thank u so much!

Very informative and insightful video. Keep it up! Looks like it much, much easier to apply for PR via student visa in Canada.

Hi Akansha I am planning for masters in urban and regional planning. Is it a good course to go with, I tried my level best on interest to get the ground reality but didn't get much. Hope you can help on this. Thank you

Thank you for this Video, i must Think Hundred Times for me To come to australia

Great Ma'am for sharing valuable information. 👌👏👌

Hope u get ur PR soon. All the best

Hi Akanksha - With all these odds, people still get VISAs upto the limit you have shown -- why ?? If you have a video of whats so tempting for people to come and settle here for 20 years and what are the long term benefits (for our children esp.) then - all these pain could be worth. Awaiting for your reply...

Hello, I was wondering where you can find the 190 visa invitation results? Thanks a lot!

Thank you soo much dear, i learned many things from this video. I wish all the best for you.

I see there are new rules now from immigration side ? Is it good to give a try for professional?

Is it worth to study bachleor in Australia or should prefer usa??

Great video! Everything pointed out is 100% correct!!!

If I get a PR through the Express Immigration Program, can I take my adopted son with me?

Hi, how did you check for number of visas granted for particular skill set.. if possible please share the link.

Totally agree with you. I am waiting from 2018. PTE and ACS renewal done twice but no luck. All the best for Canada journey.

IDP is also useless. Over the years they have made a place for themselves at the top. But their services are downgrading but by bit. I had a horrible experience in Mumbai. Based on my research, I kept asking the agent to get stuff done. What's the point if I'm giving the instructions? It was more of a hassle than help

I 100% agree with your comments. I moved here in 2016 on a student visa and some of the requirements are so stupid. It doesn't matter whether you've attended their high school or university. If you don't sit one of their money making tests, you can't go through the system. And this is when some international students speak and write English so much better than domestic students. Oh and don't get me started on getting a job. You're literally at the bottom of the barrel when it comes to jobs. I went through numerous rejections before getting one on a last minute offer. It doesn't matter how good your grades, references or work ethic are. When they look at you and upon seeing that you're not a pr or a citizen, 99 percent of the time, they'll throw away your application. It's good to hear that you've become a Canadian pr. Honestly, I wouldn't want to go through the Australian PR system again if I have to restart.

hey there...i just really adore you and your content..could you pls guide me about nursing as a profession in aus and its PR preference?like do nurses really get an easy PR or not

You are actually right Sometimes I feel overwhelmed but then I want to see the end of these bullshit

Very informative🎉

Your videos about Australia helped many international students.

Feel ya sista! 😌

Hi there, where can I check the lowest and highest point allocated for 2024 for all occupation?

I have just completed my Bs and thinking for moving to Australia for further higher studies and start my research and the 1st vedio came in front of me is this vedio which completely change my mind. Btw thanks for such an honest vedio and looking forward for such vedios ❤

8:09 This is very true. And the saddest part is that DHA can neglect your points in work experience and refuse your visa even if you have positive outcome skills assessment once they see something off.

How about getting a high-demand degree like undergrad CS from Uni Melbourne and then working a year or two in Aus after the degree? Does it not increase your chances?

can we send emails to random business in Australia to make their website or app or SEO while studying in australia and earn money?

nice honest content subscribed

Please answer my question. I am planning to get a scholarship to study in Australia for a master's in computer science. I will avoid universities in Sydney and choose another region. What do you think? Do you advise me to study in Australia? Knowing that I want to stay there to obtain a passport and a strong citizenship, I was thinking of studying a master’s degree in Argentina and obtaining citizenship after only two years, but I think that her university degree is not recognized globally and there is not much information on RU-vid about the pr of Argentina and ...... And Thank you

I'm not from India, but found this video very related. I came to Melbourne from China in 2015, and now is the end of 2022. I finally got my pr after 7 years. My occupation is secondary teacher, which is one of the easiest occupation to get pr according to most agents. My score is 95. I have passed all the English tests and NAATI tests when I was still in uni. But it still took me 7 years.

you are so pure and honest

Hi, I am working as a Clerk in a government office in India and I earn ₹30k/month only whereas the workload os quite a lot. I was considering moving to Australia on the basis of my experience here of more than 3 years as a clerk. What do you suggest??

I just commented on your RU-vid short, a friend of mine is spending his hard earned money on these agents who promised him that they'll provide him PR and work visa that too before leaving India, they said you fly along with your PR, they said him about the minimum points to score which is 65 I believe.

I'm diabetic person i want to apply for PR is their any chance to get Australia PR ???

I'm from India I have completed by Btech in engineering, and got my skill assesd by engineers australia by CDR method, while point calculation for "Educational Qualifications" which option I should choose 1. At least a bachelor degree from an Australian educational institution or at least a bachelor qualification, from another educational institution that is of a recognised standard OR 2. Attained a qualification or award recognised by the relevant assessing authority of your nominated skilled occupation as being suitable for that occupation

One more thing to mention. In order to be eligible for state nomination of a regional area please check the skilled occupation list of that particular state.

What is the recent update of pr? Still the same scene?

Very helpful

I am planing to go to school in Sydney soon for vet school. I’m not super sold on becoming a resident. Can’t I just keep getting work visas? What won’t I be able to do in the AU if I go this route?

YOU ARE AN UNDERRATED ONE

Hi Akanksha, thank you for the video. I earned 80 points for subclass 189 85 points for subclass 191 95 points for subclass 491 And I have a superior score on English test and my own brother is residing in regional Australia with PR My occupation is Electrical Engineer with 4 years experience. Is there any chance of getting an invitation in 2022?

Thanks for information. quick thing, one of my agent here in UAE saying me just because of two year graduation you are not eligible to apply for PR. I did two year graduation with two mastress but they are saying I'm not eligible I don't know why but now they are pushing me for Canada PR. Plz advise Thanks

Is it still reasonable to apply for an Australian PR if someone has a Canadian PhD (from a humanities field)?

Thank YOU so much for this video too. I am aiming for skilled visa. I am wondering how much citizenship influences the process tho. Not in a racist way, but some countries have political agreements and some foreign citizens are having a faster process.

PR- IN THE SYSTEM OR SYSTEM IN PR The relevance of PR activities is related to the development trends of both the world and the domestic consumer market

Honest review

Hi, i am planning to visit Australia on whv from italy ...as you told at the end of the video ,is there any chance afterwards to stay permanently in australia and if yes..how??? I know msg is a bit longer bt will wait for reply...i genuinely liked ur video ...thanks and subscribing ❤

Is the 489 visa system in place now or is there a replacement. 491 visa can an employer in australia bring someone from outside on a 489 visa with family..?

Hi dear, What are the IT job opportunities in Australia after completing the bachelor degree? I’ve heard that eventhough we get work visa employers aren’t willing to hire international students cuz they don’t have PR. Is this true? After the bachelors do we get hired for professional jobs? Glad if you can reply☺️

Hi I wanted to know, can i get pr if i do vocational courses? Or is it a lengthy process?

Very well said, getting PR in Australia is very difficult these days, just a new subscriber to your Channel, so what have you planned? Even Plan B? I hope that you would get your PR quickly though

I don't know whether my comment will stay here or it will be deleted. But below are my personal views re the content of this video. I can feel the frustration and disappointment that has been the base reason behind the content of this video. However, the facts mentioned are mostly correct unlike the reasoning mentioned against them, which are mostly biased. To summarise: 1. PR is complicated. True. Occupation list changes. True. Australian immigration add or remove from the list as per their wish? Not really. It is based on the demand of that occupation in the industry. Why would they want to keep an occupation in the list which they know doesn't have much demand in the market? That would add up to the already rising rate of unemployed immigrants in the country. Increase in points requirement has the same reason too. When supply of applicants is way more than demand for that occupation, point requirements has to go up to cater the increased competition. Nothing wrong in that. 2. Education consultants and migration agents sell you the study path way or whatever else to get your money. True. It is their job. They are salespersons for their companies. Simply don't fall for them. If you really are good enough to make a move to a new country on a professional basis, you are really good enough to conduct entire application and decision making process on your own. If you need any clarifications, talk to the embassy people of immigration officers. Don't choose study pathway to get PR. Choose it to attain higher education and then take a call whether and when to apply for PR. 3. Skill assessment is a drama. Not entirely true. You should look at the qualifications from some developing or underdeveloped countries. It is really necessary to ensure the compatibility with Australian education standard to ensure as much as possible that they won't end up not getting recognised in the industry here. One year experience required by the assessing bodies for few education streams is to ensure that your education is at least good enough to get you the job somewhere else. 4. IELTS / PTE are not cheap and valid for only 2 years only. True. That is dumb? Not really. Private bodies do make it a business. Nothing can be done. Just don't give the test until you are 100% sure of applying EOI. And PR is PERMANENT residency. So if you are worried about having to give test again for another immigration in near future, PR is not really your thing. Coming from India where english is fairly common is an easy for not forgetting english in 2 years after passing the test. Imagine coming from a totally non-english speaking country (Ukraine or Portugal for example), it is easily possible to lose english competency in two years if there is no interaction with english whatsoever. 5. Annual immigration ceiling is reduced. Of course it will be. It is again a supply demand thing which has been affected by slowing down of industry demands due to prolonged COVID effects. After all, immigration is designed to benefit Australia's industry by enabling more resources that are qualified in certain occupation categories. It is not to benefit applicants against the requirements of Australian industry. PR doesn't guarantee you a job. It is just a requirement to live in a country. 6. PR is a super expensive process. True. That is to ensure that an applicant will apply only and only when he / she is very very sure of making a move and not just obtaining a PR as a hobby. I have seen rich brats getting multiple PRs just for the sake of it. Imagine it needs few hundreds instead of few thousands, so many people will apply, that the supply v demand thing will be ruined and keeping track of requirements of industries against qualified people will become impossible. The points requirement will go through the roof too. However, I agree taking study route for PR is not worth it. I believe study is to learn. PR is after you start to earn. Solution, pursue the pre-requisites of PR application on the sides along with what you are doing and start the assessment part onwards which needs money to be spent only when you are very very sure of making a move asap. If you don't agree or oppose the above views, please ignore the comment. It is not meant to hurt anyone's feelings, so apologies if I have, unintended. It is just to establish the other side of the coin which is nowhere to be seen in any other comments. P.S. I am not an immigration agent too. I moved to Melbourne by going through the whole process of Subclass 189 by my own.

Hiii Akanksha...plzzzz reply to this....we ...i n my husband are planning to move here on PR basis...we r both government employees... collectively earning olmost 1.25 lakh a month...is it a wise decision???plzzzzz replyyy

Been 7 years here. My occupation was removed in 2017 as well so I feel you! Regarding migration agents, I totally agree! I know more than them most of the time and they are just trying to get a commission. I've dealt with a few migration lawyers but I consult a few before I make my final decision and I go to them when I already know the answer just so they verify my thinking or for them to go beyond the basics. Most have to go deep into the law to help me ahhahahah Points are so hard to get when you're not in IT or accounting because you can't do a professional year or get points from stem, degrees etc., And everything is so expensive NAATI is $800 just to show you speak your own language! Exams are nearly $400 a pop, skill assessment is almost $1000 and that's just the basics. Also living here is expensive so make sure you get a good job and live anywhere but Sydney and Melbourne so you can enjoy your money and spend less. It's great that you share these truths with people because many people come here without a plan and with fairy tale dreams and then reality hits them hard. Thank you!

go to New Zealand, get PR there (so much easier, it just takes ca 2-3 years), and then citizenship (very easy after you got your PR). Then you can live and work as long as you wish in Australia. They are also making the process easier these days to become a citizen if you are already a kiwi. I personally want to stay in NZ but I know so many people who have gone through the NZ citizenship route

Interesting video

Isn't 485 graduate visa given twice in case of Masters graduates?

Hi Akanksha, Its really good to see atleast someone telling the whole story. You no doubt are a angel in disguise 😅 But I woul like to know how did you moved to Canada ? Through a Skilled route (express entry) ? Or how ?

For Job purpose can we go there

Regarding english exams even tho the expiry is 2yrs i think as per DHA regulations it is valid for 3yrs

Media prossen work in australia or media course ?

Its not just Australia. Every point you mentioned is same for immigration in Canada as well. Immigration itself is costly and time consuming process which everyone goes through.

please please and please, is it true that there are giant spiders everywhere and that they will find a way to sneak into your home no matter what?? please someone living there tell me about this. thank you very much

Everything you said about pointing system and assessment is true. I have done some research and it is very discouraging. I visited AU and fell in love with Sydney but then maybe I just romanticize living there because reality is different than imagining. My job is in the shortlists but the assessment is challenging. They want the syllabus of all the classes I have taken and clinical hours, signatures of clinicians etc. I have been out of school for over a decade. Where am I supposed to get the syllabus of all the classes? Most of my prof are retired. Even though I have the experience in my field, AU require Bachelor's degree. My program only required Associates in Science here in the US so that is what I have. I make decent living here but have been thinking about moving there. I am very good in what I do and have the experience, but the assessment/regulating body wants trails of papers.

Wow never seen this type of video so Honest 😂

I am subscribing your channel only because of this open discussion

Hi, I study in sydney, if I choose to work at city that far away from main city, do I stand a chace for 491.

Would love to hear more from you on how to prepare documentation for visas. I’m starting to prepare for 190 visa and what’s listed for skill assessment is just not clear enough regarding how they judge an profession and how they recognised the numbers of years you are in this profession. And like you said they don’t want you, they only want your money😂

Not many jobs in Australia now . Very hard to find full time work here..

But if you stay legally in Australia for over 5 years there is legal pathway to PR, right?

First few seconds, "Here's a secret, they don't want you" Me: "Finally, a realistic video on the topic". Lmfao but no seriously, as an international student here hoping to get PR, this is very clear to me already. Still gonna pursue it but I'm under no delusions about it.

She's 10000 percent right guys. Believe her. Keep spreading knowledge love from Pakistan

Thank you so much for sharing the real truth, you made me reconsider my decision to move to Australia. Recently, i have got admission for PhD in Adelaide " regional area", is there a guaranteed pathway to get PR after completion of my study there?

How have you stayed in Australia for 5 years without pr?

Hi sister. Im planning to do my MS in cybersecurity in Australia and get a technical job like security analyst. I came across your video and saw that you too have done masters related to cybersecurity. I was hoping to get PR too. Please can you tell me how the job market is for cybersecurity and now Im sceptical about the PR too!