Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) Points-tested stream

What is 189 Skilled Independent visa?

Australian skilled migration needs points-tested, the current immigration policy of minimum score is 65 points. If you submit Expression of Interest (EOI) application, you can submit 189 visa application only when invited by Immigration Office.

Skilled Independent migration visa subclass 189 is one pace reaches the designated position permanent residence visa. For skilled talents at home and abroad. Under the current administration, applicants are required to have a high degree, English and age.

This visa can be either in the application onshore or offshore. Australia 189 independent skilled migrant permanent resident visa holders and their accompanying sub-applicants (spouse and children) can work, study and live permanently in Australia, enjoy Australian medical and social security, after meeting certain residency conditions they can apply for Australian citizenship, and can act as a guarantor to sponsor other applicants.

Application conditions:

You must be aged under 45 when the government invite you to apply for the visa.

You must  declare that you have a suitable skills assessment at the time of invitation.

Your occupation must be on the relevant list of eligible skilled occupations for this visa stream.

At least 6 in each of the test components on the IELTS.

Obtain a score of 65 points on EOI assessment

Application process:

Contracting -- Job positioning and job assessment -- Documents review -- EOI submission – Submit visa application

Visa advantages:

1. Stay in Australia permanently

2. You can include members of the family unit in your application

3. Work and study in Australia.

4. Free travel to Australia

5. Eligible for Medicare, Australia's health care program.

6. If eligible, you can apply for Australian citizenship.

7. Can sponsor eligible relatives to become PR

Processing time: （https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-processing-times/global-visa-processing-times ）

Visa application fee: （https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/fees-and-charges/current-visa-pricing ）