The Skilled Independent visa offers permanent residency to skilled workers aiming to settle and work in Australia indefinitely, provided their occupation is listed on the Skilled Occupation Lists (SOL).

Applicants for this visa are not required to obtain sponsorship from an employer, family member, or a State or Territory Government. They can apply for and obtain the visa whether they are inside or outside of Australia.

This visa is granted based on a points system and is accessible only to individuals who have been invited by the Department after expressing their interest.

Eligibility for a Subclass 189 Skilled Independent Visa

To apply for a 189 visa, you must meet the following minimum eligibility requirements:

• Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) and get an invitation from the Department to apply.
• Choose an occupation from the relevant skilled occupation list.
• Get a suitable skills assessment for your chosen occupation within the last three years, based on the factors in the points test below:
  • Age
  • English language ability
  • Previous Australian and Overseas skilled work experience
  • International Qualifications
  • Australian study requirements and awards
  • Credentialed community language qualifications
  • Regional Australian Study
  • Spouse skill qualifications
  • Professional year in Australia
• Achieve a minimum score of 65 in the skilled migration points test.
• Be under 45 years old when you are invited to apply for this visa.
• Have at least ‘competent’ English language ability when you are invited to apply, unless you hold a USA, UK, NZ, Canadian or Irish passport – you will need a score of at least 6 in each component of the IELTS, or equivalent score in any accepted English test.
• Satisfy health and character requirements.
• Lodge the 189 visa application within 60 days of your invitation to apply.

How should I Apply for a Subclass 189 Skilled Independent Visa?

At EDT Migration, we simplify the visa application process unlike other migration law firms. Our team of experienced lawyers will guide you through each step, ensuring a swift processing of your application. Here’s our step-by-step procedure:

• Arrange a free consultation with our team of proficient lawyers. During this session, we will evaluate and recommend the Australian visa option that is most suitable for you.
• In this phase, we will collect and organize all necessary documentation, as well as conduct any additional checks required to submit a visa application.
• Following this, we will start to prepare your application and submit it promptly.

Meanwhile, if you are applying from within Australia, you will be granted a bridging visa until your current visa expires. This will allow you to work until a decision is made on your Subclass 189 Skilled Independent Visa application.

• Lastly, we will inform you of the result. If your application is successful, you will be granted the rights mentioned below.

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