jhiggi10 Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Hi All, I've been in Melbourne on a 457 visa for just over a year and a half and I'm keen to apply for PR. I have also recently married an Australian citizen so it appears I have 2 routes to PR: skilled independant visa (189) or partner visa (801). The initial application fee for the 801 is higher ($4000 vs. $3000) but I understand the additional charges for language, skills assessment, etc. add up to $1000 or more so probably not much difference between the 2 routes overall. Any thoughts on the quickest/easiest/cheapest option? Thanks, James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MigrateAustralia Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Hi James, A 189 will require a skills assessment which will take time and involve additional cost (depending on your occupation), but this route takes you directly to permanent residency, unlike the partner application which gives you a provisional visa for 2 years, when you apply for the permanent visa. So the two pathways are pretty different. You may also be eligible for an permanent employer sponsored visa. All the best. Regards, Philip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinkla Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 I would go skilled indepenedent migration as that is a permanent visa. If you go down the 801 route you'd have to spend two years plus processing time on a temporary 820 visa - and if anything went wrong in your relationship (which I hope it wouldn't) you would be a phone call away from having your visa cancelled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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