SUBCLASS 189

Skilled Independent Visa

Key Benefits:
  • Stay in Australia indefinitely with family
  • Work in Australia unrestricted
  • Travel to and from Australia any number of times
  • Sponsor family members
  • Free medical for family
  • Free education for children
  • Apply for Citizenship and passport after 4 years

Overview

A points-tested permanent visa, the Skilled Independent Subclass 189 visa is issued to skilled workers who have not been sponsored by an Australia-based employer, family member, or nominated by a state/territory.

To get a Skilled Independent visa (Subclass 189), applicants should get at least 65 points on the point assessment. You need to submit an expression of interest (EOI) and also need to be invited by Department of Home Affairs from SkillSelect pool to apply for this visa. After getting an invitation to apply (ITA) for this visa, you should submit your application in 60 days.

On the granting of the Subclass 189 Skilled Independent Permanent Immigration, you and accompanying family members can stay, work, and study as permanent residents in Australia.

Who is eligible

To be eligibility to apply for a 189 Skilled Independent Visa, you should:

  • Nominate an occupation that is listed on the relevant skilled occupation list
  • Obtain a positive skill assessment outcome successfully for the related occupation
  • have minimum English language proficiency
  • have a score of a minimum of 65 points.
  • Receive an invitation to apply

Brief Requirements

Here is the list of required documents:

  • Passport with photographs
  • Age proof
  • Skills assessment report
  • English language test report in PTE or IELTS
  • Skilled occupation documents
  • Passport photographs
  • Education documents 
  • Relationship proof documents
  • Police Clearance Certificates
  • Employment documents
  • Reference letters from employers

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