Skilled Independent Visa
Skilled Independent Visa
The sublass 189 visa is a point based-tested permenent visa. It is a visa for skilled workers who are not nominated by an Australian employer, family member, or sposnored by an Australian State or Territory.
Skilled Independent visa (Subclass 189)Â applicants must obtain a minimum of 65 points on the point assessment.
To apply for this visa, you must submit an expression of interest (EOI) and be invited by SkillSelect.
Upon receiving an invitation to apply for this visa, you have 60 days to submit your application.
Once the 189 Visa (Skilled Independent) Visa has been granted, the visa holder and accompanying family members are are able to live, work and study in Australia as permanent residents.
Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)
This visa lets nominated skilled workers live and work in Australia as permanent residents.
With this visa you can
work in Australia;
study in Australial
if eligible, become an Australian citizen.
How long you can stay
This is a permanent visa. It lets you stay in Australia indefinitley.
