How to get a subclass 189 visa?

The Subclass 189 visa, also known as the Skilled Independent visa, is a points-based permanent visa designed to attract skilled workers with specific requirements to address the labor shortage. To acquire a Subclass 189 visa, an applicant must score 65 points on the skill assessment. The Skilled Independent visa is a permanent residency visa for individuals who have qualifications and don’t need a sponsor to apply for this visa.

 

An applicant needs to submit an EOI and be invited by SkillSelect to apply for this visa. After getting an Invitation to apply (ITA), an applicant needs to apply for the visa within 60 days.

 

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Eligibility Criteria to apply for a Subclass 189 visa

To apply for a Subclass 189 visa, an applicant must fulfill the eligibility criteria:

 

• Your occupation must be present on the applicable list of eligible skilled occupations
• Complete the skills assessment
• File an EOI
• Fulfill the point score eligibility
• Provide proof of minimum English proficiency
• Aged below 45 years
• Health and Character certificate

 

Requirements to apply for Subclass 189 visa

Below are the requirements to apply for a Subclass 189 visa:

 

• Valid passport
• Aged below 45 years
• Occupation must be listed on the Priority Migration Skill Occupation list (PMSOL)
• Skill assessment test report
• Language proficiency in English
• Education qualification
• Score 65 points
• Character and Health requirements
• Relationship proof (if your partner is applying with you)
• Receive an ITA to apply
• Reference letter from an employee

 

Steps to apply for a Subclass 189 visa

An applicant can follow these step-by-step procedures to apply for a Subclass 189 visa:

 

Step 1: Check the eligibility for the visa via the Y-Axis Australia Skilled immigration points calculator

Step 2: Apply for skill assessment

Step 3: Submit an EOI application

Step 4: Receive an invitation

Step 5: Pay the application fee

Step 6: Submit the documentation

Step 7: Receive the granted visa

Step 8: Migrate to Australia

 

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