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Skilled Independent Visa 189
Skilled Independent Visa 189
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Australia Skilled Independent Visa 189
The Australia Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) is a permanent resident work visa allowing skilled workers to live and work in Australia. To be eligible, applicants should hold occupations on Australia’s Skilled Occupations List, need to complete the skill set, and should receive sponsorship or nomination by a state or territory government.
To apply under this category, applicants must:
- Hold a Special Category (subclass 444) visa
- Be living in Australia continuously for five years and started that period before February 19, 2016, before applying
- Meet the taxable income requirements
- Meet the health requirements
- Meet the character requirements
What are the Benefits of a Skilled Independent Work Visa (Subclass 189)?
Australian permanent residents enjoy the following benefits under the Skilled Independent Work Visa (subclass 189):
- Work and live in Australia
- Study in Australia
- Access to the state-run healthcare program
- Apply for Australian citizenship
- Sponsor relatives for Australian PR
- Travel in and out of Australia
How to Apply for an Australia Skilled Independent Work Visa (Subclass 189)?
Step 1: Find your occupation ovn the Skilled Occupation List
Subclass 189 is only available to applicants who can fill a position listed on the SOL (Skilled Occupation List).
Step 2: Meet the eligibility requirements
To be eligible, you must:
- Be under 50 years of age
- Have Basic English skills
- Meet the health requirements
- Meet the character requirements
- Not have any outstanding debts to the Australian government
- Be willing to sign the Australian Values Statement
Step 3: Complete a Skills Assessment
The next step is to take the skills assessment and achieve an acceptable score for the Subclass 189 visa. The skill-select program matches skilled workers with employers looking for foreign-national workers.
Step 4: Submit your EOI (Expression of Interest) through Skill Select
In the next step, you need to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through Skill Select, available to Australian employers and authorities.
If you receive a nomination or sponsorship and your EOI meets the requirements, you will receive an invitation to apply for the skilled Independent Subclass 189 visa.
Step 5: Find a sponsor or obtain a government nomination
The Skilled Independent Work Visa (subclass 189) requires you to be sponsored by an employer or family member or nominated by a state or territory government. Once you find a suitable sponsor, they will send you a letter of invitation to apply for the visa.
Step 6: Ask your sponsor to complete the necessary paperwork
After you find a sponsor, ask them to nominate you for the subclass 189 visa. You can apply for this visa while your sponsor lodges his/her application. Employers need to complete the nomination application online through the DHA.
Step 7: Apply for the Skilled Independent Work Visa (subclass 189)
Now that everything is in place, you can proceed with the visa filing with the required information and relevant documents attached.
Step 8: Wait for approval
After the filing, you can wait for final approval on your application.
Step 9: Get a visa
After the filing, you can wait for final approval on your application.
Requirements of Australia Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189):
Applicant must have a sponsorship or nomination by a state or territory government. To be eligible for Australia Visa Subclass 189, a candidate must:
- Submits an Australia Expression of Interest (EOI)
- Possess a vocation/line-of-work, on the concerned skilled profession list
- Have suitable skills assessment for the profession
- Be less than 50 years of age when he/she gets the invite
- Obtains a minimum of 60 test points
- Meet the English language requirements
- Suffice the character & health conditions
Applicants need to submit an EOI (Expression of Interest) through Australia Skill Select, before applying for Australia Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189).
The EOI must demonstrate complete information like positive skills evaluation from the concerned skills assessment group and IELTS Test score.
Below is the list of essential documents:
- Mandatory application form
- Passport with accompanying photographs
- Assessment report of skills
- Report of English language proficiency in PTE or IELTS
- Documents pertaining to skilled occupation
- Two recent passport-sized color photographs
- Certification of educational qualifications (inclusive of highest degree)
- Documentation of Australia's study requirement
- Skills assessment of spouses or partners
- Proof of relationship documents
- Documentation verifying good health
- Certificates of character
- Letters of reference from employers
Subclass 189 Visa Points Calculator
Applicant must score at least 65 points in the subclass 189 point calculator to qualify for Australian Permanent Residency. These points are given to applicants based on parameters including age, education, work experience and English language skills.
Subclass 189 Visa Processing Time
After submitting your application, the processing time for Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189) takes around 6 to 11 months before receiving your PR permit.
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