How to get permanent residency in Australia in 2024?

How to get permanent residency in Australia in 2024?

106983244Australia is all set to launch a new permanent resident visa program in 2024 known as the Pacific Engagement visa (PEV). The Australian Government has dedicated itself to implementing this initiative, which specifically targets nationals from participating Pacific Island countries and Timor-Leste.

The upcoming Subclass 192 – Pacific Engagement visa, scheduled to begin in 2024, aims to allocate up to 3000 permanent spots annually for citizens from the aforementioned Pacific Island countries and Timor-Leste, along with their immediate family members. This initiative is an extension of Australia’s existing permanent migration program and is expected to contribute to the growth of Australia’s Pacific diaspora.

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To facilitate the implementation of the PEV, the Australian Government passed immigration legislation on October 19, 2023. The legislation enables the use of a ballot system for the selection of candidates for the new visa program.

The introduction of the ballot system is designed to ensure that eligible individuals from Pacific Island countries and Timor-Leste, regardless of their skill levels, gender, or backgrounds, have an equal opportunity to apply for a permanent visa to Australia.

To be eligible for the PEV, individuals must be randomly selected through the PEV ballot, be aged between 18 and 45 years, hold a formal job offer in Australia, and meet other visa requirements, including English language proficiency, character assessments, and health checks.

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PEV holders will enjoy various benefits, including access to Medicare, government-funded school and higher education places. Moreover, with the passage of the Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Australia’s Engagement in the Pacific) Bill 2023 in the Australian Parliament on November 14, 2023, eligible PEV holders will gain immediate access to social services such as Family Tax Benefit A, Austudy, Youth Allowance (student and apprentice), Higher Education Loan Program (HELP), and VET Student Loans (VSL) programs.