AUSTRALIA SKILLED INDEPENDENT 189 VISA

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This visa is a points-tested Stream for Australia permanent residency, which allows skilled workers to live and work permanently anywhere in Australia.

Features of Skilled subclass 189 visa

Permanent Residency: This visa allows you to stay in Australia indefinitely as a PR you will receive a five-year visa to live and work permanently anywhere in Australia.

Work Rights: With this Subclass 189 visa, you have full work rights and the freedom to Work Anywhere in Australia, work for any employer, workplace protections and rights, and switch jobs freely without restrictions.

Study Rights: This 189 visa allows you to take any course at Australian educational institutions, Higher education, Vocational education and training, and Professional development programs.

Healthcare: You will have access to Medicare—Australia’s public healthcare system. You and your family members will be eligible to enrol in Medicare with the Subclass 189 visa.

Sponsor your family: The applicant can sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence.

Eligibility to Apply for Australia 189 visa:

From below factors applicant must score 65 points

Age: Applicants must be under 45 years old at the time of invitation.

Education: A Bachelor’s Degree from an Australian Education institute or a Bachelor’s Degree from any other educational institute that has recognized standards is eligible to apply for an Australia PR visa.

Work Experience: Skilled Applicants occupation should be from the Skilled Occupation List (SOL).

Skills Assessment: You should obtain a positive skills assessment in your nominated occupation from the respective skill assessment authority.

Language requirements: Applicants must have at least Competent English to be eligible for an Australia PR visa and can be proven by providing valid test results report from one of the approved English language tests.

Points Test: Applicants must score at least 65 points based on factors such as age, English language proficiency, work experience, and qualifications to be eligible to apply for the Australia PR visa.

POINT CALCULATOR - AUSTRALIA PR

Age

AGE	POINTS
Age must be at least 18 but less than 25 years	25
Age must be at least 25 but less than 33 years	30
Age must be at least 33 but less than 40 years	25
Age must be at least 40 but less than 45 years	15

English Language Skills

ENGLISH	POINTS
Competent English Language	0
Proficient English Language	10
Superior English Language	20

Skilled Employment Experience: Overseas Skilled Employment (Outside Australia)

NUMBER OF YEARS	POINTS
Applicant’s Experience: Less than 3 years	0
Applicant’s Experience at least 3years but less than 5 years	5
Applicant’s Experience at least 5years but less than 8 years	10
Applicant’s Experience of 8 years	15

Australian Skilled Employment – (In Australia)

NUMBER OF YEARS	POINTS
Experience Less than 1 year	0
Experience at least 1 but less than 3 years	5
Experience at least 3 but less than 5 years	10
Experience at least 5 but less than 8 years	15
Experience at least 8 years	20

Educational Qualifications

REQUIREMENT	POINTS
A Doctorate Degree from an Australian educational institution or any other educational institution that is recognized to Australian standards.	20
A Bachelor's degree from an Australian educational institution or any other educational institution that is recognized to Australian standards.	15
A diploma qualification or trade qualification from an Australian institution.	10
Applicants must obtain a qualification that is recognized and nominated for their skilled occupation by the relevant assessing authority	10

Australian Study Requirement

REQUIREMENT	POINTS
If applicants meet the Australian study requirement	5

Professional Year In Australia

REQUIREMENT	POINTS
If applicants have completed a Professional Year in Australia	5

Credentialed Community Language

REQUIREMENT	POINTS
If the applicant holds a recognized qualification in a credentialled community language	5

Study In Regional Australia

REQUIREMENT	POINTS
You must have at least 1 degree, diploma, or trade qualification from an Australian educational institution.	5

Partner Skills

REQUIREMENT	POINTS
If the applicant’s spouse must also be an applicant for an Australia PR visa and meet age, English, and skill criteria	10
Your spouse must also be an applicant for this visa and have taken competent English test. For you to be eligible for the award of these points your partner.	5
Your partner is an Australian citizen or permanent resident.	10

Application Process:

Eligibility Check—Before applying for a PR visa, an applicant must ensure that his/her occupation is on the shortage occupation list and meet eligibility criteria.

Skills Assessment—A skilled applicant must apply for a skills assessment to prove that their qualifications and work experience meet Australian standards and get a positive assessment from a relevant authority.

Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI)—An applicant can apply through Skill Select and wait for an invitation from the Australian High Commission or territories.

Invitation to Apply (ITA)—If an applicant is selected, they will receive an invitation to apply for the Australia PR visa.

Lodge your visa application—applicants can submit the visa application along with all the required documents.

Health & Police Clearance Check—Applicants must undergo medical exams and submit police clearance certificates.

Biometrics: The Australian High Commission might ask for biometrics (fingerprints and photo) during the application process.

Visa Grant—Once your application is approved by the Australian High Commission, you will receive the Australian Skilled Independent visa and move to Australia.

Processing Time

Processing Time: 4 to 8 months (Australia High Commission assesses applications based on the cases, and actual processing times can vary due to individual circumstances, including any supporting documents, supporting information required, other health, character, and national security requirements, etc.)

Visa fees

The cost of a visa keeps changing from time to time. The visa fee can be paid online through debit/credit card.

VISA CATEGORY	FEES
Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)-(primary applicant)	4,910AUD
Dependent Applicant fees 18 and over	2,385 AUD
Dependent Applicant fees 18 and under	1,195AUD

BENEFITS OF AUSTRALIA PR VISA

You can travel in and out of Australia as many times as you want for 5 years from the date of the visa grant. After 5 years, you will need a Resident Return (RRV) visa (subclass 155 or 157) to re-enter Australia as an Australia permanent resident.

You can hold Permanent residency in Australia

Applicants can work and study anywhere in Australia

You will have access to Medicare (Australia’s healthcare system)

You will be eligible to sponsor your relatives for Australian PR visa

Apply for Australian citizenship (if eligible)

Visa outcome:

Your visa will be digitally linked to your passport. You will not get a label in your passport. Once your Australia skilled independent visa (Subclass 189) is granted,

You will receive a visa grant notification letter via email, which includes:

Visa grant number

Start date and expiry date of your visa

Visa conditions (if any)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ’s):

1. What is Subclass 189 visa in Australia?

189 visa is a skilled independent visa that is intended for independent workers who are not nominated by any state, territory, or employer for immigration to Australia.

Applicant don’t need a sponsor for this program

Your profession should be in MLTSSL list. This list has those occupations which are required to fill the labour gaps in Australia and boost their economy.

In this visa you can work anywhere in Australia. You and your spouse can work unlimited working hours.

Above mentioned information will give total information about this visa.

For more information and eligibility check, you can talk to our experts for a free consultation

2. How do I get a subclass 189 visa?

The step-by-step process is explained above in detail.

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3. What is the processing time to get a Australia 189 visa?

This many take about 6–10 months.

If you do not submit documents properly, it will take a very long time.

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4. What would be my total expenses for this Visa?

Skill assessment cost. It will be decided based on your education and experience. It depends on the skill assessment authority you apply to.
Example: ACS: 1,450 AUD; EA: 1,035 AUD
The visa fee depends on no. of applicants; you can see the above details.
Primary Applicant: 4910 AUD.
IELTS Exam: 180 USD
MEDICALS: About 4000 INR
PCC: About 500 INR.

5. Can I include my family in the application?

Yes, you can include your spouse/partner and dependent children in your PR visa application.

6. Can I apply for citizenship after getting a Australia Subclass 189 Visa?

After holding a 189 Visa for five years (with at least one year as a permanent resident), you may be eligible to apply for Australian citizenship.

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