Australia Skilled Visa 189

Skilled Independent Subclass 189 Visa

For those of you not in the know right now as to what the Skilled Independent Subclass 189 visa is, it would be worthwhile mentioning that it is a permanent General Skilled Migration visa which, unlike other visas, does not require sponsorship by either a State/Territory Government or a relative in Australia.

How to apply?

The first step for applying for skilled Independent Subclass 189 visa is to lodge an Expression of Interest through SkillSelect. Only then will one be invited by the Department of Immigration to apply. Once invited, it is mandatory to lodge your application within 60 days, failing which the invitation is liable to lapse. It would, therefore, be proactive on your part to have all the required documentation prepared, so that you may lodge your application as soon as possible after receiving the invitation.

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Visa Criteria

The following steps summarize how to qualify for a Subclass 189 visa:-

  1. Lodging an Expression of Interest and receiving an invitation to apply.
  2. Securing pass marks (which, right now, happens to be 65) in the the skilled migration points test.
  3. Your age ought to be between 18 to 44 years with both years inclusive.
  4. Passing Skills Assessment in any of the occupations listed in the Occupations List for Skilled Independent visas.
  5. Having Competent English (or higher).
  6. Meeting all the health and character requirements.

As mentioned earlier, there is no requirement of sponsorship by a relative or State/Territory Government.

Duration and Conditions

Kindly note that the Skilled Independent Subclass 189 visa is a permanent visa that allows applicants to remain in Australia indefinitely along with full work rights. If you happen to be outside of Australia during the grant of the visa, you will need to enter Australia along with your family membersfor the first time, before your health and police clearances expire.

Benefits of this visa

The Skilled Independent Subclass 189 visa enables you and your family to:-

  1. Live as well as work in Australia for an indefinite period of time
  2. Study full-time at any grade of learning in Australia at domestic scholar rates
  3. Avail subsidized health-care facilities
  4. Receive certain social security benefits
  5. Apply for the citizenship of Australia after having spent a specific time in Australia
  6. Sponsor any member of your family for temporary or permanent residency in Australia
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