189 Skilled Independent Visa Australia

189 Skilled Independent Visa

For invited workers with the required skills to live & work permanently anywhere in Australia.

Eligibility Criteria:

To qualify for a 189 visa, an applicant must meet the following criteria:

1. Clean Background
  • The applicant must have no criminal record or be blacklisted for visa applications with the Australian government.
2. Good Health
  • Applicant should be in good health with no contagious diseases and be physically able to work.
3. Qualification

Australia Skilled Migration is a points-based system requiring minimum of 65 points to be eligible to apply. Points are based on:

  • Aged below 45
  • English language ability with minimum of IELTS 6.0 (provides zero points)
  • Minimum of Bachelor’s degree from an Australian education institution or other degree of recognized standard.
  • At least 3 years skilled employment in your nominated occupation.
  • Other points factors include Australian study requirement, community language qualifications, professional time spent in Australia, advanced level qualifications by research in Physics, IT or Engineering.
  • Partner qualifications (including qualifying for above eligibility).
  • Applying for either the 190 or 491 visa sub-type.
4. Sponsor
Application Process:

Applying for a 189 visa requires:

1. Employability Check
  • Check your employability eligibility against the Medium and Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) on the Skilled Occupation List.
2. Skills Assessment
  • Obtain a positive Migration Skills Assessment in your nominated occupation.
3. Expression of Interest
  • Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through Skills Select.
4. Invitation
  • Receive an invitation from the Australian government.
  • Invitation rounds are monthly or quarterly depending on requirements.
  • Invitation rounds for the 189 visa are subject to a limit on the number of EOIs that may be selected for a particular occupation.
  • No further invitations will be issued for an occupation once it has reached its quota, or ‘ceiling’.
  • Only the top scoring applications will receive invitations in each round.
5. Visa Application
  • Submit a visa application within 60 days of receiving an invitation.
Benefits:

Successful 189 visa applicants can gain the benefits of:

1. Permanent Residency
  • Grants immediate permanent residency to the applicant plus eligible family members.
  • Spouse and all unmarried children under 23 included on a single application.
2. Flexibility
  • Invitation from Australian Federal with no state based sponsored nomination.
  • No sponsoring employer or employment position required to apply.
  • Live, study or work anywhere in Australia.
  • Relatively swift application process.
  • Sponsor eligible relatives to come to Australia.
3. Pathway to Citizenship

Apply for Australian citizenship after 4 years of Permanent Residency.

Why Choose ISAFORD Immigration for Your Australia Skilled Migration 189 Visa Application?

Make ISAFORD Immigration your choice for:

1. Expert Guidance
  • Our team of experienced immigration professionals will guide you through every step of the Australia Skilled Migration 189 Visa application process.
2. Personalized Support
  • We provide tailored assistance to highlight your unique qualifications and ensure your application standard out.
3. Proven Success
  • With a high success rate in securing Australia Skilled Migration 189 Visas for our clients, we are committed to helping you achieve your immigration goals
Destinations

Immigration Programs

United States

Key Immigration Pathways:

  • EB-1 Extraordinary Ability Visa
  • EB-2 National Interest Waiver Visa
  • EB-3 Skilled / Unskilled Visa
  • EB-5 Investor Visa
Canada

Key Immigration Pathways:

  • Provincial Nominee Program – Entrepreneur
  • Start-Up Visa
Australia

Key Immigration Pathways:

  • 189 Skilled Independent Visa
  • 190 Skilled Nominated Visa
  • 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa
  • 482 Temporary Skills Shortage Visa
Spain

Key Immigration Pathways:

  • Golden Visa: Property Investment

Portugal

Key Immigration Pathways:

  • Golden Visa: Equity & Funds Investment
Cyprus

Key Immigration Pathways:

  • Golden Visa: Property Investment
Greece

Key Immigration Pathways:

  • Golden Visa: Property Investment
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