1. Skilled Migration Visas 
These visas are for individuals with specific skills and qualifications that are needed in Australia.

a. Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189)
For people visiting Canada for tourism or leisure.
• Eligibility:
This is a points-based visa for skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer, family member, or state/territory government.
• Requirements:
o You must be invited to apply based on your points score.
o You must be under 45 years of age at the time of application.
o You must meet the English language proficiency requirements.
o You must have an occupation listed on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL).
o You need to pass a skills assessment for your nominated occupation.

b. Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190)
• Eligibility:
This is a points-based visa for skilled workers who are nominated by an Australian state or territory government.
• Requirements:
o You must receive a nomination from a state or territory government.
o You must meet the points requirements (usually a minimum of 65 points).
o Your occupation must be on the State Nominated Occupation List.
o You must pass a skills assessment.

c. Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (subclass 491)
• Eligibility:
This is a temporary visa that allows skilled workers to live and work in regional Australia. After three years, holders may be eligible to apply for a permanent visa.
• Requirements:
o You must be nominated by an Australian state or territory or sponsored by an eligible family member.
o Your occupation must be on the Regional Occupation List.
o You must meet the points requirements (usually 65 points).

d. Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) Visa (subclass 187)
• Eligibility:
This is for skilled workers who are nominated by an Australian employer to work in a regional area.
• Requirements:
o You must be sponsored by an employer in regional Australia.
o You need to meet the skills assessment and English language requirements.
o Your occupation must be on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL).

2. Family and Partner Visas 

a. Partner Visa (subclass 820/801 and 309/100)
• Eligibility:
• Eligibility: If you are in a relationship (married or de facto) with an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen, you may apply for a partner visa.
o Temporary Partner Visa (subclass 820) allows you to live in Australia while your permanent visa (subclass 801) is being processed.
o Partner Visa (subclass 309) allows you to live in Australia if you're the partner of an Australian citizen or permanent resident.

b. Parent Visa (subclass 103 and 804)
• Eligibility:
If your child is an Australian citizen or permanent resident, they can sponsor you for a Parent Visa.
o Parent Visa (subclass 103) is for parents who wish to live permanently in Australia and have children who are Australian citizens or permanent residents.
o Contributory Parent Visa (subclass 143) allows parents to live in Australia permanently but requires a higher financial contribution.

c. Child Visa (subclass 101)
• Eligibility:
This is for children of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens who want to live in Australia.

d. Remaining Relative Visa (subclass 115)
• Eligibility:
This is for people who have no other close relatives living outside Australia and are sponsored by an Australian citizen or permanent resident.

3. Employer-Sponsored Visas 
These visas are for skilled workers who are sponsored by an Australian employer.

a. Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa (subclass 482)
• Eligibility:
This visa is for foreign workers who are sponsored by an Australian employer to fill a skill shortage in their business.
o Short-Term Stream: For up to 2 years.
o Medium-Term Stream: For up to 4 years if your occupation is on the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL).

• Permanent Transition:
o Federal Skilled Worker Program: For individuals with skilled work experience.
o Federal Skilled Trades Program: For people with work experience in a skilled trade.
o Canadian Experience Class: For individuals with Canadian work experience.

b. Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)
• Eligibility: This is a permanent visa for skilled workers who are sponsored by an Australian employer.
• Requirements:
o You must be nominated by an employer in Australia.
o You must meet the skills assessment and English language proficiency requirements.

4. Business and Investment Visas 
These visas are for individuals who want to invest in or run a business in Australia.

a. Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) Visa (subclass 188)
• Eligibility: This is for individuals who want to own or manage a business in Australia, or invest in Australia.
o Business Innovation Stream: For those with business skills.
o Investor Stream: For those who want to make a designated investment in Australia.
o Significant Investor Stream: For those who want to invest at least AUD 5 million in Australia.

b. Business Talent (Permanent) Visa (subclass 132)
• Eligibility: For highly successful business owners who want to operate a business in Australia.
o Significant Business History Stream: For experienced business owners with a proven track record.
o Venture Capital Entrepreneur Stream: For individuals who have funding from a designated Australian venture capital firm.

5. Global Talent Visa Program 
The Global Talent Visa (subclass 858) is designed to attract highly skilled professionals in sectors such as agriculture, resources, energy, health, defense, advanced manufacturing, and information technology.

o You must be highly skilled in one of the target sectors.
o You must have an internationally recognized record of exceptional and outstanding achievement.
o You must be able to contribute to the Australian economy.

6. Refugee and Humanitarian Visas 
• Refugee Visa (subclass 200): For individuals who are outside their home country and are unable to return due to fear of persecution.
• Global Special Humanitarian Visa (subclass 202): For individuals who are subject to significant human rights violations in their home country and want to settle in Australia.
• Protection Visa (subclass 866): For people who are already in Australia and wish to apply for asylum or protection from persecution.

How to Apply for Australia PR 
1. Determine your eligibility:
Choose the right visa based on your qualifications, skills, work experience, and other factors.
2. Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI):
For points-based visas (e.g., subclass 189, 190, 491), you must submit an EOI through SkillSelect.
3. Receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA):
If your EOI is selected, you will receive an ITA.

Benefits of Australia PR 
1. • Live, Work, and Study in Australia:
As a permanent resident, you can live, work, and study anywhere in Australia.
• Access to Healthcare:
You are eligible for Australia’s Medicare system, which provides health coverage.
• Pathway to Citizenship:
After holding PR for a certain period (typically 4 years), you may be eligible to apply for Australian citizenship.
• Sponsor Family Members:
You can sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia.

Processing Times and Costs 
• Processing times for PR visas can vary significantly depending on the visa subclass and your individual circumstances.
• Costs also vary depending on the visa type, ranging from a few hundred to several thousand AUD in application fees.