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Subclass 189 is a Skilled Independent Permanent visa. This visa allows you to live, work or study in Australia for an indefinite time. Once you have a Skilled Independent Visa you can travel freely to and from Australia for 5 years from the visa grant date. You are eligible for Medicare with this visa. Once you have a Subclass 189 visa you can also sponsor your eligible relative to come to Australia. This a point tested visa and you can only apply for this visa if you are invited to apply through Skills Select. Go Global Immigration Advisor can provide you with all the information and guide you with the lodge of Subclass 189 visa.
What you can do with this visa?
- You will have unlimited work and study rights in Australia.
- You will be eligible for Medicare with this visa.
- You will be eligible for Australian Citizenship if you satisfy citizenship requirements.
- With this visa, you will be allowed to travel to and from Australia as many times as you want for 5 years.
- With this visa, you can sponsor your eligible relative.
Subclass 189 Visa eligibility
- You must have at least competent English to meet language requirements for this visa.
- Your age must be 45 years or less when you are invited to apply for a Skilled Independent Visa.
- You must meet the character and health requirements of the Department of Home Affairs.
- You must not have any outstanding debt to the Australian Government.
- You must not have your visa cancelled or refused while you were in Australia.
- You must have positive skills assessment unless exempt.
- You must be able to score at least 65 points or higher.
Steps involved in applying for 189 visas:
- Step 1: Check if your occupation is on the Skilled Occupation Lists
- Step 2: Get a positive skills assessment (unless exempt)
- Step 3: Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through Skill Select
- Step 4: Receive an invitation to apply for 189 (apply within 60 days of receiving invitation)
- Step 5: Apply for the Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189)
- Step 6: Wait for a decision
Processing time for Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent Visa)
The processing time for Skilled Nominated Visa is an average time taken by the Department of Home Affairs after the visa application is made. Currently, processing times may get affected by COVID -19
- 75 % of applications are processed in 17 months
- 90 % of applications are processed in 25 months
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I apply from overseas?
You can apply for this visa inside our side of Australia but not in Immigration clearance.
What is the cost of a 189 visa?
The fees for the main applicant for Skilled Independent Visa – Subclass 189 is AUD4,045. Each family member included in the application also has to pay the visa application charge. If any of the family members who is 18 years or over and don’t have functional English have to pay a second instalment charge of AUD4,885.
Is it possible to change the visa category after lodging EOI?
Yes, you can update your EOI in SkillSelect under any of the following circumstances: You want to change the visa category. You have changed your occupation or family composition. You scored higher points (because of higher qualification, improved work experience, passing a higher-level English test)
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