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Skilled Independent Visa – Subclass 189

If you are an overseas worker with qualified skills then apply for Skilled Independent Visa and get opportunity to work and be a Permanent Resident in Australia.

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  • Why Skilled Independent Visa?
  • Eligibility Criteria for 189 Visa?
  • What you can do with a 189 visa?

Why Skilled Independent Visa?

IThis stream offers point-based visa, and allows the skilled workers who are not sponsored by a company, a relative, or the state or territorial government. It enables the skilled workers to stay and work permanently in Australia. Expression of interest (EOI) for the Skilled Independent (Points-tested) stream must be submitted. You might qualify to apply for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) (New Zealand) stream if you are a citizen of New Zealand. You can be onshore or offshore while applying for this visa where onshore applicant must hold a substantive visa.

Eligibility Criteria for 189 Visa?

Points-tested stream applicant must:

  • Have a relevant occupation as per the Skilled Occupation List
  • Have a skills assessment for the relevant occupation by relevant assessing authority
  • Have Competent English
  • Meet the points test with 65 points
  • Be invited to apply
  • Be under the age of 45 years
  • Meet the health and character requirements
  • Not have a visa cancellation or Visa refusal

New Zealand stream applicant must:

  • Have a New Zealand Special Category Visa
  • Have been staying in Australia for a minimum of 5 years
  • Have started living in Australia before 19th February 2016

What you can do with a 189 visa?/h2>
  • Stay in Australia indefinitely
  • Work and Study in Australia
  • Eligible to apply for Medicare
  • Ability to sponsor eligible relatives for Permanent Residency
  • Eligibility to apply for Australian citizenship if requirements are met
  • Travel in and out of Australia as many times as you want for 5 years after the visa grant

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