| Becoming an Australian Permanent Resident is one of | | | | though this visa has reached its initial expiry, the holder |
| the biggest dreams of most Australian Immigrants who | | | | can still have the privilege to remain in Australia |
| are only staying temporarily in Australia. This is for the | | | | indefinitely without breaking the immigration rules and |
| fact that there are certain privileges and rights that | | | | regulations. |
| they could receive once they are granted to have an | | | | As part of Australian Government’s primary |
| Australian Permanent Residence Visa. Through holding | | | | insurance package, Australian Permanent Residents |
| this visa, one of the main benefits that they will enjoy is | | | | are also entitled to receive free Medical Care and |
| having unrestricted rights to live and stay in Australia. | | | | after fulfilling two years holding a permanent residence, |
| This means that they are allowed to leave and | | | | they will soon enjoy the social security benefits. Aside |
| re-enter Australia as long as the visa is still valid and | | | | from these benefits, they are also given with rights to |
| effective despite of not having citizenship. | | | | sponsor their relatives. However they must meet the |
| Furthermore, the length of stay in Australia is also | | | | PR criteria and complete the needed requirements or |
| indefinite unlike with other Australian Visas such as | | | | support legal documents before they become eligible |
| Tourist Visas and Working Holiday Visas which only | | | | to sponsor their family. With regards to their |
| give immigrants up to 1 year for their stay and need to | | | | employment career, they have also rights to secure |
| leave Australia before that period ends. Unless there | | | | any profession in any Australian employers or even |
| are some cases of criminal records or failure to | | | | entering government positions. However, employment |
| comply with other immigration rules, the validity of | | | | in the Australian Public Service or Defense forces is |
| permanent residence visa will usually last up to five | | | | only restricted to Australian Citizens. |
| years starting from the date it is granted. But even | | | | |