I have heard that Amazon employees (relocated from another country) can apply for PR anytime even on the first day of joining. Is that correct? Anyone here experienced the same?
You need 75 points If you’re < 32 years old with a bachelor’s degree and 8/9 IELTS and 3 years of experience you will be able to get PR without amazon sponsorship. You can do it on your own.
75 point train has already left unfortunately. But if you have 80+ you're welcome.
Amazon operates in Australia?
For Amazon sponsored PR, you don’t need points. It is not a visa 189, but a visa 186 ENS. Mine took a few months, mostly for document preparation.
Condition is you need to stay and work at Amazon for 3y.
Not anymore. This was recently changed. No conditions on the PR sponsorship, at least as of Nov 2019 when I last checked.
Off the topic, how is the work culture in Amazon's Aussie offices? Same culture as in US?
Do you have enough points?
I guess I do have. If I am on working visa in Australia and apply for PR. Do I need to clear ILETS?
Depends on which country you are from. If you are from an English speaking country then I think that's not required. Otherwise, just do it.