Permanent Residency in Australia

Everything you need to know about securing permanent residency in Australia after studying, from visa types to points calculation and application strategies.

PSW visa eligibility requirements

Under the point-based immigration system, students must accumulate a total of points overall to qualify for a Post-Study Work (PSW) visa. Successful completion of a qualified course offered in the UK earns points.

Candidates have to satisfy the following requirements:

  • When seeking a PSW visa, they must have a valid student authorization granted by an educational institution in the UK on their list of filed sponsors and a track record of compliance with regulations.
  • Complete their degree successfully at either the undergraduate level or participate.
  • Unless they participate in a study abroad program within their primary area of study, they will remain in the United States for the duration of their education.
  • Not already have a PSW visa issued.
  • Pass checks including security, identification, and criminal activity.
  • Pay the Immigration Health Surcharge and the application cost.

Generally speaking, UK visa expenses are not refundable. Whether the visa is approved or rejected, the amount you pay and send with your application covers the cost of processing it. Consequently, you will not be refunded the application cost, whether you decline or opt to decline it following submission.

Work visa application fees

Work Visa Applications Made OverseasFees
Innovator Founder—principal applicant and dependents£1,274
Endorsement fee under Innovator Founder route (payable to endorsing body), excluding VAT£1,000
Contact point meeting with endorsing body under Innovator Founder route (payable to endorsing body), excluding VAT£500
Start-up—principal applicant and dependents£465
Approval letter from a competent body in respect of an initial application for Global Talent£561
Global Talent—principal applicant—where an Approval Letter is required£205
Global Talent—principal applicant—where an Approval Letter is not required£766
Global Talent—dependents only£766
Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent)—dependents only£766
Tier 1 (Entrepreneur)—dependents only£1,274
Tier 1 (Investor)—principal applicant and dependents£2,000
Global Business Mobility—Service Supplier—Principal applicant and dependents£319
Scale-up—principal applicant and dependents£880
High Potential Individual—main applicant and dependents£880



 

Sponsorship application fees

SponsorshipFees
Premium Sponsor Service (12 months) Worker sponsor and Temporary worker, Large sponsors£25,000
Premium Sponsor Service (12 months) Worker sponsor and Temporary worker sponsor—small sponsors£8,000
Premium Sponsor Service (12 months) Student sponsors£8,000
The expedited processing of a sponsorship management request made by a Worker sponsor or a Temporary worker sponsor£200
Priority service for expedited processing of sponsor license applications£500
Worker sponsor licence (large sponsor )£1,579
Worker sponsor license (small sponsor)£574
Student sponsor license£574
Temporary Worker sponsor licence£574
Worker and Temporary Worker sponsor licence (large sponsor)£1,579
Worker and Student sponsor licence (large sponsor)£1,579
Worker, Temporary Worker, and Student sponsor licence (large sponsor)£1,579
Temporary Worker and Student Sponsor Licence£574
Student sponsors basic compliance assessment£574
Sponsor action plan£1,579
Confirmation of Acceptance for Study (CAS) for a student, child student£55



 

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