Subclass 189 Visa
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 Skill Select to apply for this visa. After getting an invitation to apply (ITA) for this visa, you should submit your application in 60 days.
Advantages of Getting a 189 Visa
Subclass 189 Visa Requirements
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
The Subclass 189 visa is exclusively for permanent residency and therefore immigrants opt for it more. A transitional visa, the Subclass 491 visa only allows relocation to other parts of Australia for employment after three years and permanency subsequently.
The validity period of the Skilled Independent (Subclass 189) Visa is indefinite. It is a permanent resident visa and also includes in the application close relations.
For the Subclass 189 visa, the minimum points required were 65 or more to get an invitation. To get an invitation, these candidates too had to wait for four months.
For candidates of Australian PR, additional means to get more points are as follows.
Requirements for these two subclasses differ. While the 189 visa does not need any sponsorship, the 190 visa needs a nomination from a state or a territory.