How long does it take to be a permanent resident in Australia?

Question

How long does it take to be a permanent resident in Australia moving there from the United States?

Answer 1

to immigrate to australia you need to be a skilled worker in an occupation australia needs,also pass a points test and have a medical and criminal check

waiting time is around 12 months

Answer 2

Just to clarify, you need to qualify for a permanent resident visa in the first place by having an occupation we need and meeting the other requirements detailed by tuppenybitz. It usually takes about 12 months to process that type of visa application.

Becoming a permanent resident isn't a case of living here temporarily for some specified period of time which then qualifies you for PR as is the case in some other countries.

EDIT:

You have to live here for at least 4 years including at least 1 year as a PR before you can apply for citizenship.

Answer 3

You might be confusing Permanent Residency with Citizenship.

You can apply for immigration to Australia as a Permanent Resident - follow the link to the very informative government site for details on who might qualify for immigration. Once you have been in Australia for 2 years as a PR, you can apply for Citizenship.

http://www.immi.gov.au  

Answer 4

http://immi.gov.au/migrants/index.htm you need to be sponsored and have employment sorted out. This forum isnt going to give you really in depth details, try contacting the immigration department