- Points Based
- Most people below the age of 51 years old, with an occupation (listed on each country’s list), 2+ years of work experience & good English / French are eligible for this
- It is the most popular way of settling overseas
- Similar to skilled immigration
- Occupation must be listed on the state list
- Long term visa converted to PR & citizenship
- Very popular option for most countries
- Candidates who find a full time job & an employer overseas are eligible for this visa
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- Some countries offer permanent residency anyone who has a parent, brother, sister, uncle, aunt or first cousin overseas
- The sponsoring relative needs to be an citizen or a permanent resident of that country
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- Many countries offer a temporary or PR visa in exchange for an investment
- Investment amounts can range from $50,000 to $500,000 or more
Apply Australia Skilled Independent Visa of subclass 189. We can help you out in filing your visa application Form with the Australian embassy.
WHY SUBCLASS 189 VISAS?
Stay in Australia permanently
Work in Australia along with PR
Travel to and from Australia any number of times
Earn in AUD, 5 times more than your current salary
Settle in Australia along with your family
SUBCLASS 189 VISAS
A points-tested permanent visa, the Skilled Independent Subclass 189 visa is issued to skilled workers who have not been sponsored by an Australia-based employer, family member, or nominated by a state/territory. To get a Skilled Independent visa (Subclass 189), applicants should get at least 65 points on the point assessment.You need to submit an expression of interest (EOI) and also need to be invited by SkillSelect to apply for this visa. After getting an invitation to apply (ITA) for this visa, you should submit your application in 60 days.
On the granting of the 189 Visa (Skilled Independent), a holder of the visa and accompanying family members can stay, work, and study as permanent residents in Australia.
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ADVANTAGES OF GETTING A 189 VISA
A permanent visa lets you:
- Reside in Australia for life
- Work and study in the ‘Land Down Under’.
- Enroll in Medicare, a scheme for health care and its expenses in Australia
- Sponsor close relatives for permanent residence (PR)
- Take a trip for five years to and from Australia
- Apply for citizenship of Australia, if qualified.
SUBCLASS 189 VISA REQUIREMENTS
To gain eligibility to apply for a 189 Skilled Independent Visa, candidates need to:
- Possess an occupation that is listed on the relevant skilled occupation list
- Fill out skill assessment successfully for the related occupation
- have minimum English language proficiency
- have a score of a minimum of 65 points.
- Receive an invitation to apply
Here is the list of required documents:
- Obligatory application form
- Passport with photographs
- Skills assessment report
- English language test report in PTE or IELTS
- Skilled occupation documents
- Two color passport-sized photographs
- Documents of education qualification (including highest degree)
- Study requirement of Australia
- Skills of spouses or partners
- Relationship proof documents
- Good health documents
- Character certificates
- Reference letters from employees
ANY ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS REQUESTED
Collect all the documents carefully, for a single blunder can affect your chances. Ensure to verify with Australia’s immigration officials to overcome delays in processing.
HOW TO APPLY FOR A 189 VISA?
Step 1: Ensure that occupation is on the skilled list and score over 65 points
Step 2: Our migration agents file with the immigration department your expression of interest (EOI)
Step 3: Await receipt of an invitation to apply (ITA) for the visa from the immigration department
Step 4: Our experts file for your visa and communicate with the immigration department till a decision is taken
Step 5: After receiving the visa approval, you and your family emigrate to Australia
ELIGIBILITY FOR 189 VISA
You can apply for a 189 Skilled Independent Visa, provided you fulfill the following requirements:
OCCUPATION AND TALENTS
Your occupation must be present on the applicable list of eligible skilled occupations.
You need to complete the skills assessment through the accredited assessing authority to demonstrate that you hold the skills and qualifications to be employed in the occupation of your choice.
INVITATION AND POINTS TEST
- You must file for an Expression of Interest (EOI) and get an invitation to apply (ITA) for this visa.
- You need to score at least 65 points to get an invitation to apply (ITA).
- The last invitation round lists the point scores which attracted ITAs. There are also certain occupations where you need to get more than 65 points to be taken into consideration.
- You need to fulfill the points score eligibility when you get an invitation to apply for the visa.
- Calculate your points
ENGLISH
- You must provide proof of minimum English proficiency. Additional points will be granted for superior English scores.
- Improve through an Online English Academy your score in English.
AGE
You must be aged below 45 to receive an invitation to apply.
HEALTH AND CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS
You should fulfill the health & character requirements.
If you are a citizen of New Zealand, you become eligible to apply for the New Zealand Stream 189 Visa instead.
COSTS
The tables demonstrate the estimated costs for 189 visas.
Application Fees for Subclass 189 Visa
| Primary Adult Applicant | AUD 4,115 |
| Additional Adult Applicant (more than 18 years) | AUD 2,055 |
| Dependent Child (fewer than 18 years) | AUD 1,030 |
Other Expenses Associated with Subclass 189
| Type of Fee | Fees to be paid per individual |
| Education Credentials & Work Assessment (ACS) | USD 390 |
| Police Clearance Certificate (varies from one country to another) | USD 18 |
| English Proficiency Test | USD 200 |
| Medical Examination (varies from one country to another) | USD 350 |
It is a long and extensive process to get an Australian visa. You can pay the visa fees online making use of both debit and credit cards. However, you may incur additional transaction charges when you pay with the cards.
Subclass 189 & Subclass 491 Visas – Processing Times
There are various aspects to processing times needed for these visas such as time taken by skill-assessing authorities, invitation rounds, state sponsorship, and others. Here is a step-by-step guide for processing Subclass 189 and Subclass 491 visas.
Guide for Processing Times of Subclass 189 & Subclass 491 Visas
| 189 Visa Processing Time | Permanent Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) Visa |
| 7 – 12 Working Days | Confirm if your occupation or profile is existing in the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) |
| 0 – 15 days | Ensure to meet all the eligibility requirements |
| 2 – 3 Months | Finish the Skills Assessment Tests |
| 15 Working Days | Submit through Skill Select an EOI |
| 2 Months | Lodging Visa Application |
| 15 – 30 Days | Await a decision |
The overall processing time for the Subclass 189 visa can range from eight to nine months after the submission of the Skilled Independent Visa application.
HOW CAN Y-AXIS HELP YOU?
- Free eligibility check through Australia Immigration Points Calculator
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