{"id":2567,"date":"2025-05-21T07:31:54","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T07:31:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greentreeimmigration.com\/blog\/?p=2567"},"modified":"2026-01-10T09:53:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-10T09:53:53","slug":"new-rules-for-permanent-residency-in-australia-2025-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greentreeimmigration.com\/blog\/new-rules-for-permanent-residency-in-australia-2025-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"New Rules for Permanent Residency in Australia 2026-2027"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Australia invites skilled workers, professionals, and graduates to apply for permanent residency (PR) through a points-based system. Age, English competence, employment experience, and education all help define eligibility. Candidates must score at least 65 points and send an Expression of Interest (EOI) through SkillSelect. Among the PR paths are Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189), Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190), and Skilled Work Regional Visa (subclass 491). Your prospects might be improved by state nomination or employer sponsorship. PR provides Medicare access, education, and a road to citizenship.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>List of New Rules for PR in Australia<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Migration Program Planning Levels<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Permanent migration intake is capped at 185,000.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employer-sponsored visas increased to 44,000.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State\/Territory Nominated visas increased to 33,000.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Skilled Independent visa places were reduced to 16,900.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Global Talent visas reduced to 4,000.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>New Visa Categories and Policy Updates<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Introduction of the new Skills in Demand (SID) visa.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The National Innovation Visa will be introduced.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Income Threshold Adjustments<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The skilled visa income threshold increased by 4.6%.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temporary Graduate Visa age limit reduced to 35.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Changes Affecting International Students and Graduates<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Processing time for graduate visas is set at 21 calendar days.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Regional Migration Agreements<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) for the Northern Territory.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Who is Qualified for Australia PR?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Australia PR offers skilled workers a pathway to live and work permanently in the country. The process is points-based, and your eligibility depends on factors like age, English proficiency, education, and work experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To check your score, use the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/greentreeimmigration.com\/australia-pr-points-calculator.php\"><b>Australia PR Calculator<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which helps you estimate your chances based on the latest criteria. Key<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/greentreeimmigration.com\/australia-immigration.php\"><b> Australia PR requirements<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include having a relevant occupation on the Skilled Occupation List, meeting the minimum 65-point threshold, and submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI) via SkillSelect. Different visa subclasses like 189, 190, and 491 provide various routes to permanent residency depending on your profile and nomination.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Maximize Your Score Under the New Rules for Australia PR (2026)<\/b><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aim for a High English Language Score<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Gain More Skilled Work Experience<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Upgrade Your Educational Qualifications<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Target State Nomination (Subclass 190) or Regional Areas (Subclass 491)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Add Partner Skills (If Applicable)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Stay Under the Age Limit<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Study in Regional Australia<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Professional Year Program (for IT, Engineering, Accounting Grads)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These changes reflect Australia&#8217;s strategic approach to immigration, focusing on attracting skilled individuals who can contribute to the nation&#8217;s economic growth and addressing specific regional and sectoral needs.\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Australia invites skilled workers, professionals, and graduates to apply for permanent residency (PR) through a points-based system. 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