Guides
No hype, no guarantees, no sales pitch. Just what the system actually does and how people actually get through it.
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How permanent residency in Australia actually works
There is no single "PR visa". There are several routes, and the one that fits you depends far more on your circumstances than on your ambition.
7 min readThe points test, explained honestly
What each category is really worth, where the cap bites, and which points are realistically within your control.
6 min readFrom student visa to PR: the realistic sequence
The graduate route works, but only if you start the PR work in your first year of study, not after your 485 is granted.
5 min readThe regional pathway: 15 points and what it costs you
Regional does not mean remote. For a lot of applicants it is the difference between waiting forever and being invited.
5 min readWhen you need a migration agent, and how to choose one
Many applications do not need an agent. Some absolutely do. Here is how to tell the difference and how to avoid the bad ones.
General information, not migration advice. myPRJourney summarises publicly available information about Australian visas so you can understand your options. It does not assess your case, and it is not a substitute for advice from a registered migration agent (MARN) or Australian legal practitioner. Migration rules, occupation lists, income thresholds and state nomination criteria change frequently and sometimes without notice. This page was last reviewed on 21 July 2026. Always confirm current requirements directly with the Department of Home Affairs at immi.homeaffairs.gov.au.