Australia is among the most coveted destinations for all international engineering graduates including those hailing from Pakistan. The number of international students that have migrated to Australia on skilled visas is increasing exponentially with every passing year. This confirms the high industry demand for skilled workers from other countries.
5 Tips for Pakistani Engineers
Here are 5 tips for Pakistani Engineers to improve their chances to get permanent residence (PR) in Australia after completing their stay on a skilled visa like Subclass 476.
1- Scale up your skillset and qualifications:
Cultivating more skills and getting some sort of educational degree during your stay in Australia can help you to gain more PR points and increase your chances of PR.
Tip:
You can pursue higher studies during your stay to increase your chances of getting PR in Australia.
2- English Language Proficiency
Applicants that are well-versed in English language have more chances of getting PR in Australia. It is important to take the IELTs and PTE (read difference between IELTS and PTE) exams keeping in view the long-term goal of applying for permanent residence in Australia.
Tip:
For instance, if you are taking the IELTs exam it is recommended that you score 8 out of 9 for all bands (although the minimum requirement is 5 in each band). This secures you 20 points for Permanent Residency point test.
3- The Age Factor:
Scores can generally fluctuate when it comes to the age factor. Those between the age of 25 to 32 get 30 points.
Tip:
The sooner the better. Apply for skilled recognized graduate visa as soon as you graduate.
4- A Professional Year Program (PYP):
PYP is a well-structured program that is designed for students who wish to apply for PR in Australia. This programs combines formal learning and workplace experience to help international students get good professional knowledge before they start working in the industry as full time employees. Engineering graduates who have completed their degree at a recognized institute outside Australia can apply for PYP in engineering.
Tip:
Completing PYP during your stay has various benefits like:
1- You can earn valuable work experience in Australia based companies through internships
2- You can improve your understanding of Australian work culture
3- Improve your professional communication before you get hired
4- You get 5 extra points while applying for PR
5-Partner/Spouse Skills:
If your partner/spouse is part of your application at the time of invitation and he/she meets the requirements English language proficiency, age and has a suitable skills assessment from a relevant authority for their nominated occupation, you get 5 points. Points are only available if your partner is included in your application as an applicant (this does not apply if your partner is an Australian citizen).