Australia's immigration process from India focuses on skills-based migration through various visa pathways. The most prominent routes are employment visas that require a job offer or state sponsorship, or a skilled visa that uses a points-based system to select applicants through SkillSelect rankings. Student and family visas also provide options to immigrate if eligibility criteria are met, such as an educational institution offer or family ties. Permanent residency can be obtained after 4 years of skilled work and living in Australia.