189 Skilled Independent Visa

• The applicant must have no criminal record or be blacklisted for visa applications with the Australian government.

• Applicant should be in good health with no contagious diseases and be physically able to work.

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.

• Does not require sponsorship from an Australian state (requires invitation)
• Does not require a sponsoring employer or employment position in Australia to apply.
• Employment is to be sought prior to or after arrival in Australia.
• Employment does not need to be in the area of the priority skill used for the application.

• Check your employability eligibility against the Medium and Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) on the Skilled Occupation List.

• Obtain a positive Migration Skills Assessment in your nominated occupation.

• Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through Skills Select.

• 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.

• Submit a visa application within 60 days of receiving an invitation.

• Grants immediate permanent residency to the applicant plus eligible family members.
• Spouse and all unmarried children under 23 included on a single application.

• 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.

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• Our team of experienced immigration professionals will guide you through every step of the Australia Skilled Migration 189 Visa application process.

• We provide tailored assistance to highlight your unique qualifications and ensure your application standard out.

• 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