Question: does australian permanent resident need a visa to visit usa

title: Australian permanent resident
text: Few limitations on employment in Australia . Some job opportunities , largely federal governmental work , require citizenship as opposed to permanent residence . The right to apply for Australian citizenship after fulfilling some criteria . For permanent residents accepted under the humanitarian program and enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place , the right to defer payment of their student contribution under the HECS - HELP scheme . The right to sponsor relatives for permanent residence , subject to fulfilling residence criteria and assurance of support requirements . Children born inside Australia will be Australian citizens by birth . The right to access medical and social security benefits , though there is a 2 - year waiting period for some benefits . The right to travel to New Zealand without applying for a New Zealand visa . ( This right is granted by the New Zealand government . ) Unrestricted rights to live , work and study in New Zealand . ( This right is granted by the New Zealand government . )