189 Visa – The Ultimate Australian Permanent Residency Visa
If you are a skilled worker looking to migrate permanently to Australia, the Skilled Independent visa subclass 189 visa or 189 visa, is the ultimate visa! This visa is very similar to the Skilled Nominated Visa subclass 190, with one main difference – unlike the 190 visa, you do not need to be nominated by an Australian state or territory government. This article will give you a brief overview of the Skilled Independent visa subclass 189, including who it is for, the costs, eligibility requirements and much more!
Why the Skilled Independent Visa subclass 189 is the best Australian PR visa
The Skilled Independent visa subclass 189 is the most desired Permanent Residency (PR) visa for skilled migrants. Mainly because once granted, you will be an Australian Permanent Resident (PR), which means more flexibility and freedom compared to other Australian visas. There are other PR visas but this doesn’t require you to find an employer or state/territory to support the application.
Being the ultimate PR visa for Australia, the Skilled Independent visa subclass 189 is very competitive and hard to get invited to apply for. If interested in the 189 visa, first check your occupation is listed, and then you have the required point-score to be invited.
Available 189 visa occupations
The table below lists all of the occupations that can apply through the Skilled Independent visa subclass 189. To check the ANZSCO description for your occupation, click on the button below the table and put your occupation’s ANZSCO code into the search box (top right corner) of the ANZSCO page.Â
The Skilled Independent Visa subclass 189 is an invite only visa
For the 189 visa, like the 190 and 491 visas, you must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to SkillsSelect and then wait to be invited to apply.
When you submit your EOI, your point score will be calculated and submitted. There are a set number of 189 visas that can be granted each year, therefore during the invitation round, applicants with the highest point scores in specific occupations are most likely to be invited to apply.
With the Skilled Independent Visa subclass 189, you can include dependent family members either at the time of lodgement or after the visa has been approved.
What you can do once granted a 189 visa
Once you have had your Skilled Independent Visa subclass 189 granted, It’s important to understand what the visa allows you to do. Once approved a 189 visa, you can do the following:
- Stay in Australia permanently
- Live, work and study anywhere in your nominated state or territory
- Enrol for medicare (Australia’s public health care program)Â
- Sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residenceÂ
- Apply for Australian Citizenship (if eligible)
The 189 visa requirements
The main visa requirements for the Skilled Independent visa subclass 189 are:
- You are under the age of 45 at the time of being invited to applyÂ
- Your occupation must be listed on the relevant occupation list
- You have a valid Skills Assessment in your nominated occupation
- You lodge an EOI and have been invited to apply for the visaÂ
- You qualify for the points test (currently 65 points)
- You can demonstrate a Competent Level of English or higher
- You meet the health and character requirements
189 visa costs
Migrating to Australia isn’t cheap, so it’s important to be aware of the major expenses for the 189 visa, from the start. You can then decide if it’s the best visa option for you.
The main costs involved with applying for the 189 visa include:
There may be additional costs to consider, such as airfare, skills assessments, English testing, and police certificates.
Summary
The Skilled Independent visa subclass 189 is a great PR visa for anyone who wants to migrate to Australia long term. It provides all of the benefits that you get from other Australian PR visas, however, you don’t have to find an employer or state/territory to sponsor you.
It is extremely competitive so depending on your occupation and point score it may not be an option, or it may be quicker to apply for the 190 visa. To find out more or get help applying for this visa or any other Australian visas, get in contact with Visa Jobs today. We work with a number of reputable Registered Migration Agents who will be able to help you through the whole process.
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Disclaimer
All of the information provided has been gathered and written based on general information that is available at the Department of Home Affairs website.
This information is not legal advice and should be used for general information purposes only.Â
We strongly recommend you engage a Registered Migration Agent who can complete a full assessment and advise you accordingly. If you would like to be connected with a Registered Migration Agent, please contact us and we will find an agent to help you. Â
Interested in the 189 visa? Get started today
Submitting your EOI and applying for the Skilled Independent visa subclass 189 can be very complex. If you need professional help, contact Visa Jobs today and we can connect you with one of our Registered Migration Agent partners.
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Who Needs a Skills Assessment...
Continue ReadingIf you plan on applying for the employer-sponsored TSS/482 visa, then you will want to check if you will be required to complete a mandatory skills assessment for the 482 visa.
Unlike other Australian visas such as the 491, 189, 190, and 494 visas, where skills assessments are mandatory for everyone, for the 482 visa there are only a small number of occupations and nationalities that must complete the assessment.
Let’s take a closer look at who needs to complete a skills assessment for the 482 visa.
Do you need to complete a skills assessment for the 482 visa?
The below table lists the only occupations for the 482 visa that requires a skills assessment as part of the visa requirements. Even if your occupation is listed below, it doesn’t mean you have to complete the assessment. For each of the occupations listed, it is only specific nationalities or passport holders that must complete the assessment, they are listed below as well.
Who is exempt from taking a skills assessment for the 482 visa
To be exempt from taking the skills assessment for the 482 visa, any one of the below points would need to apply:
- Your occupation is not listed
- Your occupation is listed but you hold a different passport that is listed
- Your occupation is listed, you hold a passport listed but also hold another passport not listed (in this case, you would need to apply for the visa using the passport not listed)
- You have gained the required level of qualification for your occupation by studying in Australia*
*There are a number of education bodies outside of Australia that will issue Australian qualifications once completed, only related Australian qualifications gained by physically studying in Australia can be used for the exemption.
How to complete a skills assessment for the 482 visa
If you as part of the 482 visa requirements you’ll need to complete a skills assessment and do not meet any of the exemptions, then you have two options when completing it.
The first is to complete it on your own. There are a number of documents that must be submitted to the assessing body in stage 1 of the process. These documents and what information must be included, will vary depending on the occupation and assessing body. Once gathered you will then need to complete all of the application documents, submit your gathered documents, and then wait for the outcome. If successful, you would then need to complete a Technical and potentially a Practical Interview before getting your final assessment outcome.
The second option is to get professional help completing the Skills Assessment. There are a number of agents who offer this service, guiding you through every stage of the process. The advantage of using an agent is that they know exactly what to do, which generally saves you time, effort, and stress! As you would imagine, using an agent means extra costs to you.
To find out more about the skills assessment process, costs, and documents required, search all of the authorised Skills Assessment companies for your occupation and visit their website for more information.Â
Need our help completing the skills assessment for the 482 visa?
If after reading this article you have determined that you need to complete a skills assessment in order to meet the 482 visa requirements, then we would suggest starting this as soon as possible.
Depending on which country you are in, completing the skills assessment for the 482 visa can take up to six months! If you would like professional help completing the skills assessment for the 482 visa, please get in contact with us today and we can start the process.
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Disclaimer
All of the information provided has been gathered and written based on general information that is available at the Department of Home Affairs website.
This information is not legal advice and should be used for general information purposes only.Â
We strongly recommend you engage a Registered Migration Agent who can complete a full assessment and advise you accordingly. If you would like to be connected with a Registered Migration Agent, please contact us and we will find an agent to help you.
Need help completing a Skills Assessment?
If you are required to complete a skills assessment for the 482 visa and would like professional help, get in contact with us today. Our team will explain the process and then help guide you through it reducing time, effort and stress.
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Continue ReadingIf you are a skilled worker looking to migrate permanently to Australia, the Skilled Independent visa subclass 189 visa or 189 visa, is the ultimate visa! This visa is very similar to the Skilled Nominated Visa subclass 190, with one main difference – unlike the 190 visa, you do not need to be nominated by an Australian state or territory government. This article will give you a brief overview of the Skilled Independent visa subclass 189, including who it is for, the costs, eligibility requirements and much more!
Why the Skilled Independent Visa subclass 189 is the best Australian PR visa
The Skilled Independent visa subclass 189 is the most desired Permanent Residency (PR) visa for skilled migrants. Mainly because once granted, you will be an Australian Permanent Resident (PR), which means more flexibility and freedom compared to other Australian visas. There are other PR visas but this doesn’t require you to find an employer or state/territory to support the application.
Being the ultimate PR visa for Australia, the Skilled Independent visa subclass 189 is very competitive and hard to get invited to apply for. If interested in the 189 visa, first check your occupation is listed, and then you have the required point-score to be invited.
Available 189 visa occupations
The table below lists all of the occupations that can apply through the Skilled Independent visa subclass 189. To check the ANZSCO description for your occupation, click on the button below the table and put your occupation’s ANZSCO code into the search box (top right corner) of the ANZSCO page.Â
The Skilled Independent Visa subclass 189 is an invite only visa
For the 189 visa, like the 190 and 491 visas, you must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to SkillsSelect and then wait to be invited to apply.
When you submit your EOI, your point score will be calculated and submitted. There are a set number of 189 visas that can be granted each year, therefore during the invitation round, applicants with the highest point scores in specific occupations are most likely to be invited to apply.
With the Skilled Independent Visa subclass 189, you can include dependent family members either at the time of lodgement or after the visa has been approved.
What you can do once granted a 189 visa
Once you have had your Skilled Independent Visa subclass 189 granted, It’s important to understand what the visa allows you to do. Once approved a 189 visa, you can do the following:
- Stay in Australia permanently
- Live, work and study anywhere in your nominated state or territory
- Enrol for medicare (Australia’s public health care program)Â
- Sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residenceÂ
- Apply for Australian Citizenship (if eligible)
The 189 visa requirements
The main visa requirements for the Skilled Independent visa subclass 189 are:
- You are under the age of 45 at the time of being invited to applyÂ
- Your occupation must be listed on the relevant occupation list
- You have a valid Skills Assessment in your nominated occupation
- You lodge an EOI and have been invited to apply for the visaÂ
- You qualify for the points test (currently 65 points)
- You can demonstrate a Competent Level of English or higher
- You meet the health and character requirements
189 visa costs
Migrating to Australia isn’t cheap, so it’s important to be aware of the major expenses for the 189 visa, from the start. You can then decide if it’s the best visa option for you.
The main costs involved with applying for the 189 visa include:
There may be additional costs to consider, such as airfare, skills assessments, English testing, and police certificates.
Summary
The Skilled Independent visa subclass 189 is a great PR visa for anyone who wants to migrate to Australia long term. It provides all of the benefits that you get from other Australian PR visas, however, you don’t have to find an employer or state/territory to sponsor you.
It is extremely competitive so depending on your occupation and point score it may not be an option, or it may be quicker to apply for the 190 visa. To find out more or get help applying for this visa or any other Australian visas, get in contact with Visa Jobs today. We work with a number of reputable Registered Migration Agents who will be able to help you through the whole process.
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Disclaimer
All of the information provided has been gathered and written based on general information that is available at the Department of Home Affairs website.
This information is not legal advice and should be used for general information purposes only.Â
We strongly recommend you engage a Registered Migration Agent who can complete a full assessment and advise you accordingly. If you would like to be connected with a Registered Migration Agent, please contact us and we will find an agent to help you. Â
Interested in the 189 visa? Get started today
Submitting your EOI and applying for the Skilled Independent visa subclass 189 can be very complex. If you need professional help, contact Visa Jobs today and we can connect you with one of our Registered Migration Agent partners.
