The skilled independent visa, subclass 189, is a points-based visa system that allows you to live, work, and study in Australia without the need for sponsorship by a business, relative, or government agency. If you possess the in-demand skills, you can apply for this visa and base your score on the points system to obtain a visa. Mantra Education and Migration is one of the top migration and visa specialists in Sydney that offers you complete support in applying for a skilled independent visa 189. This visa category also allows you to apply with your eligible family members and paves the way for permanent residency later.
While applying for a skilled independent visa, your occupation must be on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skill List (MLTSSL), and you should get at least 65 points on the same. Based on this, you can apply for an expression of interest (EOI) through DHA’s Skill Select program. If you are eligible for a skilled independent visa subclass 189, you will be invited to apply for the same by immigration authorities. You must apply for a visa with all relevant documents within 60 days of receiving the invitation. If no invitation is received, then your EOI expires after two years.
⦁ stay in Australia permanently.
⦁ work and study in Australia
⦁ enrol in Australia’s public health care scheme, Medicare
⦁ sponsor your relatives to come to Australia.
⦁ travel to and from Australia for 5 years
⦁ if eligible, become an Australian citizen
⦁ Make sure your occupation is on the Medium- and Long-Term Skilled Occupation List
⦁ Meet the pass mark in the skilled migration points test.
⦁ Be under 45 years of age.
⦁ Obtain a positive Skills Assessment from the relevant assessing authority.
⦁ Have competent English or Higher
⦁ Meet the health and character requirements.
⦁ Lodge an EOI and be invited to apply.
⦁ Apply for your Skills Assessment
⦁ Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI)
⦁ Meeting the English language requirement
⦁ Wait for your invitation to apply for your Skilled Visa
⦁ Apply for your visa.
You may wish to consider the following key sectors to increase your points and maximise your chance on receiving an invitation for Subclass 189:
⦁ Your Partner to obtain a Skills Assessment in an Occupation that is also on the same Skilled Occupation List as, you, the main applicant.
⦁ Your Partner meets the English language criteria for additional points.
⦁ Have your native language accredited by NAATI
⦁ Gain work experience in Australia
⦁ Work on gaining superior English.
Skill Assessments are valid for three years unless otherwise stated and English language results are valid for three years. It is important to make certain your Skills Assessment and English language results remain valid, as they must be valid at the time you receive an invitation.
Once you have completed your EOI, it is stored in Skill Select and is valid for two years. After this, you will have to submit a new EOI.
The current Department of Home Affairs application fee starts from AUD 4,640. This will vary depending on the number of dependants included in your application and their age.
