Australian Permanent Resident - Benefits

Benefits

Benefits of permanent resident status include:

  • Few limitations on employment in Australia. Some job opportunities, largely state or federal governmental work, require citizenship as opposed to permanent residence.
  • The right to apply for Australian citizenship after fulfilling some criteria.
  • The right to apply for a Commonwealth supported place at approved higher education institutions.
  • For permanent residents accepted under the humanitarian program and enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place, the right to defer payment of their student contribution under the HECS-HELP scheme.
  • The right to sponsor relatives for permanent residence, subject to fulfilling residence criteria and assurance of support requirements.
  • Children born inside Australia will be Australian citizens by birth.
  • The right to access medical and social security benefits, though there is a 2-year waiting period for some benefits.
  • The right to apply for Australian consular assistance overseas. (Although this right maybe subject to restrictions)
  • The right to travel to New Zealand without applying for a New Zealand visa. (This right is granted by the New Zealand government.)
  • Unrestricted rights to live, work and study in New Zealand. (This right is granted by the New Zealand government.)

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