Sub Class 189

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Migrate to/ Australia / Sub Class 189


SKILLED INDEPENDENT VISA (SUBCLASS 189)

This stream is for skilled workers who have not been sponsored by an employer or a family member, or who have not been nominated by a state or territory government. As a permanent resident, you can live and work in Australia.

You must submit an expression of interest for the Skilled Independent (Points-tested) stream.



BENEFITS OF 189 VISA

This is a permanent visa. It lets you :

  • Stay in Australia indefinitely
  • Work and study in Australia
  • Enrol in Medicare, Australia's scheme for health-related care and expenses
  • Sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence
  • Travel to and from Australia for five years


ELIGIBILITY
  • Have a relevant occupation on the 189 occupation list (MLTSSL)
  • Have a suitable skills assessment for the occupation
  • Lodge an EOI and be invited to apply (as of 1 July 2018)
  • Be between the ages of 18 and 44.
  • Have good English skills
  • Be invited to apply
  • Meet the physical and character requirements


DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR SUBCLASS 189 VISA

Documents are essential for obtaining the Subclass 189 visa. Here is a list of the documents needed to apply for the visa :

  • Subclass 189 visa application form
  • Two coloured passport-sized photographs
  • Proof of identification
  • English proficiency test results
  • Educational qualification documents
  • Skill assessment report
  • Document to prove skills
  • Reference letter from employer(s)
  • Police character certificate
  • Medical check certificate
  • Australian study requirement proof & documents to show proof of study (if applicable)
  • Partner's English proficiency proof
  • Proof of relationship status


BEFORE YOU APPLY FOR THE SUBCLASS 189 VISA, YOU MUST :
  • Ensure you meet the eligibility cut-off score (65 points),
  • Check your occupation with the Skilled Occupations List,
  • Get your skills assessed with the appropriate authorities, and
  • Ensure you meet the other eligibility criteria.


THE PROCESS

Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through Skill Select with information about your preferred occupation, skills, and qualifications. Skill Select will calculate your points score and rank you against other prospective migrants. More information about EOIs is available, including invitation rounds and occupation ceilings.

You will be invited to apply for the visa if you are ranked high enough and there are openings in your nominated occupation. If you are invited, you will have 60 days to apply for a visa.



OCCUPATION

Your occupation must be on the list of qualified skilled occupations. You must have a skills evaluation that demonstrates you have the necessary skills and qualifications to work in that occupation



POINTS SCORE

You must be able to meet the points requirement specified in your invitation letter. This score will be 65 points or higher (as of July 1, 2018). The information in your EOI is used to calculate your invitation letter score.

When you are invited to apply for the visa, you must be able to meet the points score eligibility.

Check to see how many points you might receive.
Anyone who wishes to be invited to apply for a visa must first submit an EOI. When you submit your EOI, it will be compared to other prospective applicants, and you may be invited to apply for the visa (your EOI will stay in the pool for up to 2 years). Submitting an EOI is free of charge.



CAN I APPLY IN AUSTRALIA OR OVERSEAS ?

When you submit your EOI, you can be in or out of Australia. When applying for a Subclass 189 Skilled Independent Visa, you can be in Australia or abroad.

To lodge from within Australia, you must have a substantive visa or a Bridging A, B, or C visa. If you apply from within Australia, you will be granted a bridging visa, allowing you to remain in the country while your visa application is being processed. If your current visa is denied or cancelled, you may be unable to apply for the 189 visa while in Australia.


PROCESSING TIME FOR SUBCLASS 189 VISA

After receiving the ITA, you will have sixty days to apply for the visa. Following application, the Department of Immigration will begin processing the application. For 75% of applications, the average processing time is eight months.


COST OF SUBCLASS 189 VISA

The Skilled Independent visa cost can differ based on the number and age of dependents included in the application.

Immigrant Fees (in AUD)
Main Applicant $4115
Partner $2055
Additional Dependent (Under 18) $1030




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