Permanent Residency Visa
Are you planning on starting a new chapter abroad? Do you imagine a time in the future when you will be able to live, work and prosper in an environment that offers more stability, better opportunities and a higher standard of living? To make all these dreams a reality, obtaining a PR visa will be the first step. At gen zee solutions, our area of expertise is to assist people and families get through the complex and sometimes difficult process of obtaining permanent residency in a wide range of countries globally. Our expert immigration consultants make sure your journey to permanent residence is prosperous, smooth and successful.
What is a Permanent Residency Visa?
A Permanent Residency visa enables people from foreign countries to live in a country for an indefinite period of time. PR visas provide people with more freedom, flexibility and security compared to temporary visas which are granted for specific reasons such as education, employment or travel. You can live, work and study in the host country without the typical restrictions placed on temporary visa holders if you have a permanent residency visa. There are many advantages of the PR visa apart from the rights to live in a country permanently. Some of them include:
Employment Flexibility
With the permanent residency visa, the employer can work in any field of job for any employer they wish to or comfortable with. There are no restrictions on employment allowing the applicant to work with flexibility.
Access to Healthcare
Most of the foreign countries allow permanent residents to have access to public healthcare services. This includes emergency care and also general medical treatments.
Social Benefits
In most countries, permanent residents are eligible for a wide range of social services which are of a great benefit to them. This includes unemployment benefits, public pension schemes and all other forms of social assistance.
Pathway to Citizenship
Permanent residents are eligible to apply for citizenship in the county they are residing in for a long time. After meeting specific residency requirements, the PR visa holders can apply for citizenship which gives them all the nation.
Countries we Deal With
Canada Immigration Program
Canada offers multiple immigration pathways such as Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), Family Sponsorship, and Work-Permit–Based PR routes. While each program has unique requirements, the general immigration process follows these steps:
**1. Eligibility Assessment
The first step is understanding which immigration program you qualify for.**
We evaluate your:
Age
Education
Work experience
Language skills (IELTS/CELPIP)
Adaptability factors
CRS score (for Express Entry)
Based on this, we identify the best pathway to permanent residency.
**2. Language Proficiency Test
You must prove your English or French language skills.**
Required tests:
IELTS General Training
CELPIP
TEF/TCF (for French)
Higher scores significantly increase your chances in Express Entry and PNP.
**3. Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)
Foreign education must be verified by Canadian authorities.**
Approved bodies include:
WES
IQAS
ICES
CES
MCC (for medical fields)
This step is mandatory for most skilled immigration programs.
**4. Create Express Entry Profile
(If applicable)**
Once your ECA and IELTS are completed, an online profile is created. You are entered into the Express Entry pool with a CRS score.
**5. Provincial Nominee Program (Optional Pathway)
Applicants can also apply directly to provinces.**
Popular PNPs include:
Ontario
British Columbia
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
If nominated, you receive 600 additional CRS points, ensuring an Express Entry Invitation to Apply (ITA).
**6. Receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA)
If your score meets the cutoff, you receive an ITA for PR.**
This is a formal invitation from IRCC to submit your complete PR application.
**7. Submit PR Application
You need to upload all required documents, including:**
Passport
ECA & IELTS reports
Work experience letters
Police clearance certificates
Medical examination report
Proof of funds
IRCC then begins your background and security checks.
8. Biometrics & Medical Examination
Applicants must visit an authorized center for:
Fingerprints
Photograph
Medical screening
These are mandatory for PR processing.
9. Application Review by IRCC
Immigration officers verify:
Authenticity of documents
Eligibility
Security background
Medical admissibility
Processing times range from 6 to 12 months depending on the program.
10. PR Approval & Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR)
Once approved, you receive:
COPR (Confirmation of Permanent Residence)
PR Visa stamp (if required)
You can now prepare for your move to Canada.
11. Landing in Canada & Receiving PR Card
Upon arrival:
A border officer completes your landing formalities
Your PR card is mailed to your Canadian address
Congratulations—you are now a Permanent Resident of Canada!
Cost and Processing Time
Application fee for principal applicant: CAD 950.
Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF): CAD 575 (to be paid when PR is approved).
Dependent child fee: CAD 260 (for each child under 22).
Biometrics fee: CAD 85 per person (approx) for an Indian applicant.
Additional indirect costs to budget:
Language test (e.g., IELTS) in India: ~ ₹17,000-18,000 approx.
Educational Credential Assessment (ECA): ~ CAD 240-CAD 400 (or ~₹14,500-₹25,000) depending on agency.
Medical exam, police clearance certificates, translations, courier charges, etc.
Rough total budget for a single Indian applicant (not including settlement funds) estimated at ~ CAD 2,500 – CAD 3,000 (≈ ₹1.50-2.00 lakhs) when you include application + tests + ECA + other overheads.
Processing Time
General processing time for a PR visa under many economic streams (like Express Entry) is around 6 to 8 months (varies by program and individual profile).
Important note: Processing times can differ significantly depending on:
Which program you apply under (Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Program, etc)
Completeness of application and documents
How quickly you respond to requests from IRCC
Verification checks and other delays
1. Healthcare Professionals
Registered Nurses (RNs)
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)
Medical Laboratory Technicians
Physiotherapists
Pharmacists
Caregivers & Support Workers
2. IT & Tech Occupations
Software Developers
Data Analysts / Data Scientists
Cybersecurity Specialists
Cloud Engineers
IT Project Managers
Network Administrators
3. Engineering Jobs
Civil Engineers
Mechanical Engineers
Electrical Engineers
Industrial Engineers
Chemical Engineer
Australia Immigration Program Process (Step-by-Step Guide)
1️⃣ Check Your Eligibility
Before applying, ensure you meet basic requirements:
Age below 45
Minimum 65 points in the Points Test
Skilled occupation listed on MLTSSL or STSOL
Competent English (IELTS 6 / PTE 50 each)
2️⃣ Select the Right Skilled Occupation
Find your job from:
MLTSSL – Medium & Long-Term Strategic Skills List
STSOL – Short-Term Skilled Occupation List
ROL – Regional Occupation List
Your occupation decides:
Which visa you can apply for (189/190/491)
Required assessing authority
3️⃣ Skills Assessment
Get your qualifications and work experience assessed by official bodies like:
ACS (IT professionals)
AHPRA (Nurses)
Engineers Australia
VETASSESS (general occupations)
This step verifies you are qualified for your nominated occupation.
4️⃣ Prove English Language Ability
Take any one:
IELTS / PTE / TOEFL / OET
Higher scores = more points.
5️⃣ Submit Expression of Interest (EOI) on SkillSelect
Create an online profile showing your:
Skills
Experience
Education
English score
Points claim
Your EOI enters the pool, waiting for a PR invitation.
6️⃣ State Nomination (For 190 or 491 visas)
If applying for:
190 – State-sponsored PR
491 – Regional sponsorship
Apply separately to states like NSW, Victoria, Queensland, etc.
7️⃣ Receive Invitation to Apply (ITA)
If your points are high and occupation is in demand, you get an ITA from:
Australian Government (Subclass 189), or
A State/Territory (Subclass 190/491)
8️⃣ Submit PR Visa Application
Once you receive an ITA:
Upload all documents
Pay visa fees
Provide police certificates
Undergo medical examination
9️⃣ Biometrics & Health Check
Mandatory for all applicants:
Medical examination
Biometrics
Background verification
🔟 Wait for Visa Decision
Immigration officers assess your:
Skills
Work experience
English score
Health & character
State sponsorship (if applicable)
Processing time varies from 6 to 12 months depending on the visa subclass.
1️⃣1️⃣ Get Your Australia PR Visa
Once approved:
You receive a Visa Grant Letter
You can travel to Australia and enjoy PR benefits
Australia Skilled PR Visa Options
✓ Subclass 189 — Skilled Independent
No sponsor or job offer required
PR directly
✓ Subclass 190 — Skilled Nominated
State-sponsored
Faster PR for in-demand jobs
✓ Subclass 491 — Skilled Work Regional
Temporary regional visa (5 years)
Leads to PR (Subclass 191)
PR Costs and Processing time step by step
For the main applicant:
Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent) – AUD ≈ 4,765.- Subclass 190 (State/Nominated) – AUD ≈ 4,770.
- Subclass 491 (Skilled Regional, provisional) – also around AUD ≈ 4,770 (for main applicant).
Additional applicants:
For an adult 18+ accompanying applicant: about AUD ≈ 2,385.- For a child <18: about AUD ≈ 1,190-1,195.
Other costs to budget (on top of visa fee):
Skills assessment fee (varies by occupation/assessing authority).- English test (IELTS, PTE etc)
- Medical exams, police clearances, document translations/certification, travel etc.
- For Indians, one guide mentioned ~ “total cost ~ AUD 4,640 (≈ INR 2.75 lakh) plus other costs” as a ball-park.
Processing Time
Typical processing times for the skilled migration PR visas are roughly:
Subclass 189: about 8 to 9 months (once application submitted) for many applicants.
Subclass 190: about 6.5 to 8 months.
Subclass 491: longer – around 12 to 14 months in some reports.
Some sources say “10-12 months” or even “12-16 months” depending on complexity.
Important caveats:
“Processing time” usually means from when you submit the visa application (after Invitation To Apply) to decision; the period awaiting invitation (EOI phase) is additional and unpredictable.
Time varies by occupation, completeness of application, whether extra checks (health/character) are needed, current application volume
You should not rely on the minimum times for planning travel or quitting a job.
Summary for Indian Applicants
Expect to pay AUD ~4,700+ for the main applicant’s visa fee (plus dependents), plus extra for skills assessment, tests, etc.
Plan for around 6-9 months (or more) once your application is submitted, but add extra time for earlier steps (skills assessment, EOI, waiting for invitation).
The sooner you submit a complete application (with correct documents, no missing info) the better your chance of staying near the lower end of the time‐range.
1. Healthcare & Medical
Australia faces a major skills shortage in healthcare.
Registered Nurses
General Practitioners & Medical Doctors
Physiotherapists
Dentists & Dental Technicians
Aged Care Workers
Occupational Therapists
Medical Laboratory Scientist.
2. IT & Software
Tech professions dominate the MLTSSL (Medium & Long-Term Strategic Skills List).
Software Engineers / Developers
ICT Business Analysts
Systems Analysts
Cybersecurity Specialists
Network & Systems Administrators
Cloud Engineers
Data Analysts / Data Scientists
3. Engineering
All major engineering fields are in shortage.
Civil Engineers
Mechanical Engineers
Electrical Engineers
Electronics Engineers
Chemical Engineers
Industrial Engineers
Environmental Engineers
Germany Immigation Program Process
Germany offers several pathways for skilled workers, students, job seekers, and professionals who want to work and settle in Germany. Below is the standard process for Skilled Worker & Job Seeker immigration, the most popular route for Indians.
1️⃣ Check Eligibility
Before applying, ensure you meet:
Recognized qualification/degree
Relevant work experience
Minimum B1/B2 level German for most skilled jobs
English may be accepted in some fields (IT, Engineering)
Sufficient financial proof
Clean criminal record
Medical fitness
2️⃣ Choose the Correct Visa Pathway
Germany offers multiple immigration programs:
✓ Skilled Worker Visa (Blue Card EU / Skilled Worker Permit)
For professionals with a degree + job offer.
✓ Job Seeker Visa
6-month visa to search for a job in Germany.
✓ Germany Opportunity Card (2024 onwards)
Points-based visa allowing job search + part-time work.
✓ Student Visa
For higher education leading to work visa after graduation.
✓ Family Reunification Visa
3️⃣ Get Your Qualification Recognized (Anerkennung)
For most skilled visas, your foreign degree must be recognized through:
ANABIN Database (check degree status)
ZAB – Central Office for Foreign Education
Recognition bodies for trades/regulated professions
4️⃣ Prepare Language Skills
Depending on the visa:
B1 or B2 level German is required for most skilled professions
IT and tech jobs may require English only
Job Seeker Visa may require A2/B1
Better language = higher approval chances.
5️⃣ Search for a Job (If Applying for Work Visa)
Find a job through:
LinkedIn
Indeed Germany
EURES Job Portal
StepStone
Jobbörse (Federal Employment Agency)
Obtain a work contract or job offer letter.
6️⃣ Prepare Required Documents
Common documents include:
Passport
CV in German format
Degree certificates
Work experience letters
Language certificates
Passport photos
Financial proof (blocked account for Job Seeker Visa: approx. €12,000)
Health insurance
Job offer (for work visa)
7️⃣ Book Embassy Appointment
Schedule an appointment at the German Embassy/Consulate in India:
New Delhi
Mumbai
Bangalore
Chennai
Kolkata
Appointments may take time — apply early.
8️⃣ Attend Visa Interview
Submit documents and attend a personal interview covering:
Your skills
Purpose of travel
Plans in Germany
Financial stability
Provide biometrics and visa fee payment.
9️⃣ Visa Processing
Visa evaluation includes:
Document verification
Employer and qualification checks
Background & security checks
Processing time:
Skilled Worker Visa: 6–12 weeks
Job Seeker Visa: 4–10 weeks
Blue Card: Fast processing after job contract
🔟 Receive Your Visa
Once approved, you receive your:
National D Visa (D-Type)
Valid for 3–6 months to enter Germany.
1️⃣1️⃣ Travel to Germany
After landing:
Register your address (Anmeldung)
Apply for residence permit
Collect Blue Card / Work Permit
1️⃣2️⃣ Apply for Permanent Residency (PR)
After working in Germany:
EU Blue Card holders → PR in 21–33 months
Skilled workers → PR in 4 years
Cost Overview and Processing Time
Visa/Permit Application Fees
For the EU Blue Card in Germany: the initial fee is €100. For the
former job-seeker visa (for skilled workers looking for job offers) it’s about €75 (~INR ₹6,800) for adults.
Additional longer-term residence permit fees (for settlement etc) may range around €113-147 or so, depending on category.
Other Associated Costs
Recognition of foreign qualifications (“Anerkennung”) if required.
Language test/training if German language competence is needed.
Health insurance, translation of documents, document legalization, travel/relocation costs.
While not always published, the employer or applicant may incur some administrative/recognition fees (e.g., fast-track procedure for skilled workers mentions a processing fee of €411 for the employer side).
Processing Time Behaviour
For the EU Blue Card in Germany: The formal maximum processing time is up to 90 days (≈ 3 months) after submission.
For the job-seeker visa / “Opportunity Card” style path: Many sources say around 4-6 weeks (≈ 1 to 1.5 months) under normal conditions.
Note: Actual timeline can vary depending on completeness of documents, recognition of qualification, backlog at embassy/consulate, employer approvals, etc
Practical Summary for Indian Applicants
Expect to pay a visa/residence permit fee in the ballpark of €75-€100+ (plus INR conversion).
Be prepared for translation/recognition costs and proof of health insurance/funds.
After job offer & application submission, decision time ≈ 1-3 months for typical work/Blue Card application if all is well.
If you’re applying via a job-seeker style route first, it might be quicker (~1-2 months) to get the visa allowing you to search for job.
1. Information Technology (IT) & Software
Germany is facing very large shortages of IT professionals — one article cites ~149,000 open positions.
Example roles: Software Developer, Cybersecurity Specialist, Data Scientist, Network/System Administrator.
Why this is good: High demand + recognised by Germany’s “Professions in Demand” portal.
2. Engineering (Various Disciplines)
Engineers in mechanical, electrical, civil, industrial, environmental are in demand.
Germany’s manufacturing / automotive / renewable sectors rely heavily on such skills.
Good fit if you have a recognised engineering degree and relevant experience.
3. Healthcare & Medical Professions
Strong demand: nursing professionals, physicians, medical‐technical staff (radiology, physiotherapists) are listed.
With Germany’s ageing population, the healthcare system is under pressure—this means more job openings. Note: Many health/medical roles require German language proficiency and professional recognition/licensing.
4. Skilled Trades, Crafts & Construction
Many “bottleneck occupations” exist here: electricians, plumbers, carpenters, construction trades. These roles often have fewer formal academic barriers (though vocational qualification needed) and are attractive for “skilled immigration” routes.
5. Green Economy & Renewable Energy
Germany has identified growth/shortage in green jobs: renewable energy technicians, environmental engineers etc.
Good for professionals who align with sustainability/energy transition fields.