Immigration Visa

Applying for a PR Visa

A PR visa, or Permanent Resident Visa, allows you to travel to a nation, stay for a period of time, and then seek for citizenship. In some countries, obtaining a PR visa eventually leads to citizenship.

PR visa gives them a sense of security during their stay and provides them with perks that they would not have if they were on a temporary visa.

Except for the right to vote, take a political position, or hold critical government positions, a PR visa holder will have most of the benefits that a citizen of the country has.

Benefits of investing in permanent residency

Permanent residency, often known as a PR visa, enables you to live, work, and study in any region of the country, as well as create a business. You will be eligible for social security, healthcare, and financial benefits.

You will have access to better-paying jobs, tax breaks, and compensation in the event of an illness. Employers favor people having a PR visa, therefore if you have an Australian PR, you have a better chance of finding a job in Australia. If you have a permanent resident visa in Canada, you will have access to career opportunities in fast-growing industries. You’ll get tax breaks like everyone else and be covered by workers’ compensation in the event of an accident.

In Australia, financial incentives for PR visa holders include the ability to buy a home and access to student loans if you choose to study at any of the country’s universities.

In terms of healthcare, PR visa holders in Australia have access to the government-run Medicare program. This gives free treatment at public hospitals as well as subsidized medical services and treatment prices.

Permanent residents and their families in Canada have access to the country’s world-class public healthcare system.

With a PR visa, you can bring your family, including your parents, to the nation. A PR visa entitles your children to free schooling.

The following countries currently offer migration:

• Australia
• Canada
• Denmark
• Germany
• Hong Kong
• New Zealand
• Ireland
• UK

Immigration rules keep changing & new options are available frequently. If the country of your choice is not on the list above, please E-mail us& we will evaluate you for that country.

Top countries for permanent residency

Canada

Canada offers different immigration programs through which you can apply for a permanent residency status. Among these the most popular are:

Express Entry Program

Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

With a PR visa you will be given a permanent resident status. The validity of a PR visa is five years which can later be renewed.

The PR visa does not make you a citizen of Canada, you are still a citizen of your native country.  As a PR visa holder, you can enjoy the following benefits:

Can apply for Canadian citizenship in the future

Can live, work and study anywhere in Canada

Eligible for healthcare and other social benefits enjoyed by Canadian citizens

Protection under Canadian law

Australia

The Australian government provides immigrants with a variety of possibilities for obtaining permanent residency in Australia. The PR visa has a five-year validity period. With a PR visa, you and your family can relocate to Australia. You can apply for citizenship after five years on a PR visa.

There are numerous ways to apply for a PR visa in Australia. You can select the best solution based on your qualifications and needs. Some of the most popular options for Australian public relations include:

• Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189): This visa option is for skilled workers. This visa, however, cannot be sponsored.
• Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190): This visa is for skilled workers who have been nominated by a state or territory in Australia. You must demonstrate that your occupation is on the Skilled Occupation List in order to obtain this visa.
• Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Subclass 491 Visa: This visa requires skilled workers and their families to reside, work, and study in selected regional areas for five years. After three years, they will be eligible for a permanent residency visa.

How can I get permanent residency?

You will have to go through an application process in order to obtain a PR visa.  However, each country’s application process, qualifying restrictions, and required documents differ. Multiple criteria must be considered when deciding whether or not to apply for a PR visa and where to apply.

Each country has its own immigration criteria and programs to help choose applicants for a pR visa. These include programs that are:

• Skill-based
• Points-based
• Family sponsorship
• Employer-sponsorship
• Business & investment

Most options offer a PR visa for the applicant, his spouse and children. The visa can be converted to citizenship in most cases. Free Education for children, healthcare & retirement benefits & visa free travel are some of the reasons people choose to immigrate.

Skilled immigration

• Points Based
• Most people below the age of 46 years old, for a Canada PR process
• It is the most popular way of settling overseas

State/Territory/Province sponsored immigration

• Similar to skilled immigration
• Occupation must be listed on the state list
• Long term visa converted to PR & citizenship

Employer-based immigration

• Very popular option for most countries
• Candidates who find a full time job & an employer overseas are eligible for this visa

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Family migration

• Some countries offer permanent residency anyone who has a parent, brother, sister, uncle, aunt or first cousin overseas
• The sponsoring relative needs to be an citizen or a permanent resident of that country

Investment migration

• Many countries offer a temporary or PR visa in exchange for an investment
• Investment amounts can range from $50,000 to $500,000 or more

Australia Vs Canada Vs UK Immigration points comparison

Major immigration destinations of the world follow a points system to determine whether an immigration candidate is eligible to apply for immigration or not. The points that are given in such an immigration system will be considering various factors such as education, age, work experience, etc. Those who score the required minimum number of points are allowed to apply for immigration. The higher the points the better the chances to migrate abroad. Compare your right now.

Factors	Countries	Category	Points
Age	Australia	18-24	25
		25-32	30
		33-39	25
		40-45	15
	Canada	18-35	12
		36	11
		37	10
		38	9
		39	8
		40	7
		41	6
		42	5
		43	4
		44	3
		45	2
		46	1
	The UK	No points granted for age
Education	Australia	Diploma	10
		Bachelor’s/Master’s	15
		Doctorate	20
	Canada	HS or SC Diploma	5
		College Certificate	15
		Degree/Diploma (2 years)	19
		Bachelor’s Degree	21
		BS/MBA/Master’s	23
		Doctorate/Ph.D.	25
	The UK	Ph.D. in a subject relevant to the job	10
		Ph.D. in a STEM subject	20
Work Experience/Job Offer	Australia	1-3 (exp outside Australia)	0
		3-4 (exp outside Australia)	5
		5-7 (exp outside Australia)	10
		8+ (exp outside Australia)	15
		3-4 (exp in Australia)	10
		5-7 (exp in Australia)	15
		8+ (exp in Australia)	20
	Canada	1	9
		02-Mar	11
		04-May	13
		6+	15
	The UK	Job offer from an approved sponsor	20
		Job at skill level	20
		Job with salary from £23,040 to £25,599	10
		Job with salary more than £25,600	20
		Job in Skilled Occupation List	20
Language Skills	Australia	Competent English	0
		Proficient English	10
		Superior English	20
	Canada	CLB 9 or higher	6
		CLB 8	5
		CLB 7	4
		French language skills	4
	The UK	Required level of English skill (mandatory)	10
Skills of Partner/Spouse	Australia	Spouse/Partner meets criteria for age and English skills	10
	Canada	Spouse/Partner has English/French language skills at CLB level 4 or higher	5
	The UK	No points granted for this section