SKILLED INDEPENDENT VISA SUBCLASS 189
The Skilled Independent Visa is the most sought-after Australian visa among immigrants worldwide. This visa is for skilled migrants who have no sponsorship from an Australian state, territory, employer, or family member. Since it is a point-based visa, the selection for this visa is based purely on your abilities, experience, and profile score. This visa grants permanent residency to you and your accompanying family members in Australia.
To apply for this visa, you must first select an appropriate occupation from the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List of Australia (MLTSSL). You can now submit the EOI online (Expression of Interest). If your profile is accepted, you will receive an invitation to submit a visa application within sixty days.
FUNDAMENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF SUBCLASS 189 VISA
To apply for this visa, an applicant must-
- Choose an occupation from the occupations listed in (Skilled occupation list) of Australia.
- Score at least 65 points based on his/her profile factors, i.e., age, qualification, Experience, English proficiency and other such components if applicable (Click here to calculate your point).
- Be under 45 years of age.
- Have positive skills assessment form the recognized assessing authority
- Must get the appropriate IELTS score to prove English Proficiency
- Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI)
- Get the excellent health and character certifications.
ADVANTAGES OF THE VISA:
This visa permits you and your dependents to:
- Work and reside in Australia permanently.
- Study full-time in Australia at any level of education, including school, graduate, postgraduate, and vocational, at domestic student rates.
- Obtain subsidised medical facilities
- Obtain certain social security benefits.
- Apply for Australian citizenship after meeting certain residency requirements.
- Sponsor a relative for permanent or temporary Australian residency
SUBCLASS 189 VISA COST:
- Independent (Subclass 189) visa – 4,115 $ (Primary Applicant)
- Fees for dependents over the age of 18 – 2,055 dollars
- Dependent Applicant costs under 18 – 1,030 $
ADDITIONAL CHARGES:
- Direct payment to the doctor doing the medical examination
- Police check:-To be paid to the relevant authorities in each country in which you have resided.
To work in Australia, you must first understand the eligibility requirements and rights of foreign employees, and then look for work in Australia. Australian National Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Primex Immigration can be your trusted mentor and adviser while applying for the Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189).
We have a staff of qualified migration experts for Australia who are well-versed in all visa subclasses and Australia’s point-based immigration system.