A 5-year initial travel facility, which corresponds to the underlying migration program, is granted alongside the permanent residency. Until the travel facility expires, the visa holder may leave and re-enter Australia freely. ... Permanent residents are not entitled to an Australian passport.

Whilst your permanent visa will allow you to remain in Australia indefinitely, the travel facility is only valid for a period of 5 years. If you wish to continue travelling to and from Australia after the initial 5-year facility, you must either: Obtain a Resident Return Visa (RRV); or. Apply for Australian Citizenship.

457 Visa holders who do not have an Australian employer willing to sponsor them for permanent residency may be able to apply through the General Skilled Migration Program. Skilled Migration applications can be made as in independent or with a State or Territory Government Sponsor.

You should renew your green card if you are a permanent resident with a Form I-551 valid for 10 years and the card is either expired or will expire within the next 6 months. Note: If you are a conditional resident and your status is expiring, these instructions do not apply to you.