Bruna’s Journey to Permanent Residency: A Timeline of Her Dedication and Success

Permanent Residency (PR) in Australia is the dream of many international students and skilled workers. This dream was real that became a reality for Bruna’s perseverance, hard work, and strategic career path. As a skilled worker, her path through the Job Ready Program (JRP) and the PR application process reflects the structured pathway open to international workers in Australia. Here is a glimpse on Bruna’s inspiring journey to PR.

Step 1: Completed the Course

Bruna’s journey began with her decision to pursue a trade course in Australia. As an international student, she enrolled in a course that is aligned with her creative skills and passion. Painting is one of the high demand trade roles in Australia. So, she studied painting at a school in Surfer’s Paradise where she shared that everything about the painting trade course was really new for her at that time. Determined as she is, she knew that to secure PR she needed not only a qualification but also relevant work experience. So, after graduating, she immediately started preparing for the next steps in the PR pathway.

Step 2: Applied for Provisional Skills Assessment

Bruna applied for a Provisional Skills Assessment through Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) after completing her course. This assessment was important as it allowed her to demonstrate that her qualification and limited work experience is aligned with Australia’s skilled occupation list.

Step 3: Applied for the 485 Temporary Graduate Visa

Bruna applied for the 485 Temporary Graduate Visa as soon as her provisional skills assessment was approved. This visa granted her the opportunity to stay in Australia temporarily to gain work experience related to her field of study. It is also an important step as it provided her with the opportunity to accumulate Australian work experience which is highly valued in the immigration process towards her ultimate goal of PR.

Step 4: Applied for Step 2 of the JRP – The Job Ready Employment (Sign up an Employer)

To progress further, one of the critical requirements of the JRP was securing employment in her trade. Bruna wasted no time in signing up with an employer who was willing to support her through this process. This was an essential requirement for her PR pathway as she needed a job in her field to gain the necessary work experience.

Step 5: Work Place Assessment

This assessment is done at the Bruna’s location of employment. TRA is a skills assessment service that does the employment verification. During her workplace assessment, the verification process confirmed that Bruna was working in a genuine, skilled role, which would later contribute to her skills assessment. Her employer cooperated, supported her through, and also complied to submit all necessary documentation. These included payslips, employment contracts, and verification letters confirming her duties and work hours. Acceptable evidence that Bruna completed a minimum of six months of full-time equivalent employment were also provided from her JRE start date. Providing these accurate and complete documents was critical in ensuring the smooth assessment process.

Step 6: Applied for the TRA Final Assessment

After accumulating 12 months of full-time employment (or the equivalent in part-time work), Bruna applied for her TRA Final Skills Assessment. This was the final step in proving her competency and experience in her trade. Her successful skills assessment was crucial for her PR application.

Step 7: Lodging an Expression of Interest (EOI)

With her skills assessment approved, Bruna moved to the next stage which is lodging an Expression of Interest (EOI) for a skilled visa. She selected visa options such as 189 (Skilled Independent), 190 (Skilled Nominated), or 491 (Skilled Work Regional), depending on her circumstances and state nomination requirements.

Step 8: Receive Invitation and Apply for 189/190/491

Finally, Bruna received an invitation to apply for PR under the skilled migration visa subclass 189, 190, or 491. This was the moment she had been working towards. She diligently prepared her application ensuring all documents were in order and submitted within the specified timeframe.

The Moment of Success: PR Approved!

After months of anticipation, Bruna finally received the news she had been waiting for—her permanent residency was approved! Her journey, filled with hard work and perseverance had led her to this incredible achievement. She could now officially call Australia her home and enjoy the benefits of being a permanent resident.

Conclusion

Bruna’s journey to PR is a testament to the structured pathways available for skilled workers in Australia. By carefully following each step, from completing her course to gaining work experience and successfully navigating the Job Ready Program, she achieved her goal of securing PR. Her story serves as an inspiration to others embarking on similar journeys, demonstrating that with hard work, perseverance, and the right support, the goal of PR is within reach.

With Bruna’s experience, it highlights the importance of planning, persistence, and compliance with immigration requirements. With the right approach, achieving permanent residency in Australia is a reachable goal.

For those considering this pathway, you could be the next to become a permanent resident here in Australia. Contact our education and migration experts today to start your journey as well.