Australia skill independent visa – Subclass 189

The 189 visa is a permanent visa that is assessed based on points for skilled workers who do not have sponsorship from an Australian employer. The Subclass 189 Skilled Independent Visa enables skilled individuals to migrate to Australia on a permanent basis.

Holders of the 189 Visa are permitted to:

• apply while in or outside of Australia
• work and study in any location across Australia
• sponsor qualifying relatives for permanent residency
• seek Australian Citizenship (if they meet the criteria)

Advantages of Acquiring a Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189 Visa

For individuals considering a permanent relocation to Australia to begin a new chapter in their lives, the Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189 presents numerous significant advantages. Unlike certain other visas that necessitate a new resident to settle in the specific state or territory that sponsored them, the 189 Visa provides complete liberty to reside, work, and study wherever one prefers in Australia.

Additionally, you can sponsor family members to accompany you, access free education for your children, and secure home loans, Medicare, and Centrelink social security benefits. Furthermore, while many visas require a pre-existing job offer, the Skilled Migration 189 Visa allows you to relocate to Australia solely based on your skills and your capacity to fulfill the required points criteria.


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Reasons to Opt for Australian Skilled Migration for Your Permanent Skilled Migration Visa to Australia

At Australian Skilled Migration, we boast over 50 years of expertise in the Australian recruitment sector. Our founder recognized the significance of international recruitment in 2004, leading to the establishment of ASM in 2010. We are dedicated to being the most reliable and esteemed international recruitment and migration partner for individuals aspiring to relocate to and work in Australia, and our highly skilled and experienced team is committed to ensuring an unmatched success rate for our clients.

189 Visa Eligibility

Have this Visa

If you are in Australia at the time of submitting your application, you must possess one of the following:

• A substantive visa
• Bridging Visa A (BVA) – subclass 010
• Bridging Visa B (BVB) – subclass 020
• Bridging Visa C (BVC) – subclass 030

If you currently hold, or have previously held, either of the following substantive visas:

• Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) (subclass 491)
• Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) (subclass 494)

You are required to have maintained that visa for a minimum of three years at the time of your application.


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Be invited to apply

• You may only submit an application for this visa if you have received an invitation from us. Please review the information thoroughly before proceeding with your application
• To initiate the process, submit an expression of interest (EOI) indicating your intention to apply for the visa.
• After your EOI is submitted, you will be ranked alongside other potential applicants and may receive an invitation to apply for the visa.
• Invitations are regularly issued through SkillSelect.
• Have a suitable Skills Assessment
• To validate your application, you must ensure that you possess a suitable skills assessment at the time of your invitation.
• Delegates of the Minister will now accept a skills assessment for your nominated skilled occupation that was obtained within 60 days prior to the invitation.
• This modification follows the ruling in Thapa v Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs [2021] FCCA 686 (Thapa). The Minister will enforce the Migration Regulations 1994 in accordance with this ruling but retains the right to contest in court that Thapa was incorrectly adjudicated.
• You will be required to include a copy of your skills assessment with your application.

For medical and legal practitioners, we also recognize the following as valid proof of skills assessment:

• Full, unconditional, or general medical registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
• Conditional specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner.