What are the requirements and eligibility for Australia Subclass 189 visa?

The Skilled Independent Subclass 189 visa allows foreign nationals to migrate to Australia as skilled workers without sponsorship from an employer or family members in Australia or state territory.

 

The Subclass 189 visa allows the holders to travel from and to Australia multiple times within five years of the visa approval. Subclass 189 Visa applications can enroll in any chosen Healthcare Scheme in Australia.

 

To apply for an Australian skilled Independent Subclass 189 visa, an applicant must score at least 65 points on the Australia Immigration Points calculator. Around 70% of applicants receive their visa processed within 7 months, and around 90% of applications receive their visa within 8 months.

 

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Eligibility Criteria to apply for Skilled Independent Subclass 189 visa

The Skilled Independent Subclass 189 Visa has specific eligibility criteria that an applicant needs to fulfill to apply for this Visa:

 

• Receive an invitation and submit an EOI for the Visa
• Occupation must be in listed in relevant skill occupation list
• Aged under 45 years
• Appropriate skills for the Australian Skill Assessment
• Fulfill the eligibility criteria for English Language skills
• Score a minimum of 65 points
• Possess the skill or occupation specified by SOL
• Fulfill the character and health requirement
• Must not have previously rejected or canceled Australian Visa
• English Language requirement

 

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Requirements to apply for Skilled Independent Subclass 189 visa

Here are the checklists of requirements that an applicant must submit to apply for a Skilled Independent Subclass 189 visa:

 

• Application form for Skilled Independent Subclass 189 Visa
• Proof of identification
• Proof of English language skills
• Educational credentials
• Skill assessment report
• Letter of Reference from an Australian employer
• Certificate of Character
• Medical certificate
• Proof of Australian study requirement
• Proficiency in the English language via IELTS, PTE or OET
• Proof of English proficency

 

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