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The visa subclass 189 visa is a permanent residence visa application allowing the applicants to remain indefinitely in Australia with full work rights. This visa subclass does not need any sort of sponsorship from Australian State, Territory or family.
Skilled professionals who wish to migrate to Australia can apply to Australian Skilled Migration (Subclass 189). Applicants must fulfill all the requirements, calculate passing scores and look for availability of their occupations (ANZCSO) before proceeding to apply.
Source: Department of Home Affairs, AustraliaIn order to qualify for a Subclass 189 visa, you would need to:
Steps involved in applying for a 189 Visa
Eligibility Assessment
The first step for the applicant is to make sure that he or she meets all the requirements. To do this, one can simply check the point test. Applicant must score 65 points in order to be eligible to submit an EOI for 189 visa.
Here is a point test table:
You must score at least 65 to apply for Skilled Migration (subclasses 189, 190 , 491)
| Factor | Description | Points | |
| Age at time of invitation |
18–24 (inclusive) | 25 | |
| 25–32 (inclusive) | 30 | ||
| 33–39 (inclusive) | 25 | ||
| 40–44 (inclusive) | 15 | ||
| English language ability at time of invitation |
Competent English—IELTS 6 / OET B / PTE / TOEFL iBT | 0 | |
| Proficient English—IELTS 7 / OET B / PTE / TOEFL iBT | 10 | ||
| Superior English—IELTS 8 / OET A / PTE / TOEFL iBT | 20 | ||
| Skilled employment at time of invitation Only 20 points can be awarded for any combination of overseas and Australian skilled employment Overseas employment in nominated skilled occupation or a closely related skilled occupation Australian employment in nominated skilled occupation or a closely related skilled occupation |
Skilled employment outside Australia
At least three but less than five years (of past 10 years) |
5 |
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| At least five but less than eight years (of past 10 years) | 10 | ||
| At least eight and up to 10 years (of past 10 years) | 15 | ||
| Skilled employment in Australia
At least one but less than three years (of past 10 years) |
5 |
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| At least three but less than five years (of past 10 years) | 10 | ||
| At least five but less than eight years (of past 10 years) | 15 | ||
| At least eight and up to 10 years (of past 10 years) | 20 | ||
| Educational qualifications at time of invitation |
Doctorate from an Australian educational institution or other Doctorate of a recognized standard | 20 | |
| At least a Bachelor degree, including a Bachelor degree with Honours or Masters, from an Australian educational institution or other degree of a recognized standard | 15 | ||
| Diploma or trade qualification completed in Australia, or qualification or award of recognized standard | 10 | ||
| Australian study requirements at time of invitation (if study in Australia) |
One or more degrees, diplomas or trade qualifications awarded by an Australian educational institution and meet the Australian Study Requirement | 5 | |
| Other factors at time of invitation |
Credentialed community language qualifications | 5 | |
| Study in regional Australia or a low population growth metropolitan area (excluding distance education) (if study in Australia) | 5 | ||
| Having a skilled spouse or de facto partner | 10 | ||
| Having a spouse or de facto partner with competent English | 5 | ||
| Being Single | 10 | ||
| Professional Year in Australia for at least 12 months in the four years before the day you were invited (if study in Australia) | 5 | ||
| Having specific STEM qualifications (if study in Australia) | 10 | ||
| Nomination/Sponsorship at time of invitation |
Nomination by state or territory government (visa subclass 190 only) | 5 | |
| Nomination by state or territory government or sponsorship by an eligible family member, to reside and work in a specified/designated area (visa subclass 491 only) | 15 | ||
Applicant must also check whether his or her occupation is available in the Skilled Occupation List.
Apply for your Skills Assessment
If the eligibility is confirmed by the visa applicant then it is time to apply for Skills Assessment. There are certain bodies that are responsible for assessing many different types of occupations. For instance, all engineers must submit at the Institution of Engineers, Australia, general professionals will deal with VETTASSESS, all IT professionals will contact ACS and there are so many other assessing authorities. The assessing authorities basically check the education of the applicants thoroughly. They also assess the work experience and determine if it is done at the appropriate skill level or not.
Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI)
Use SkillSelect to make an expression of interest (EOI) if you are a skilled professional or from overseas who wish to settle in Australia. EOIs must be completed online using SkillSelect. Submitting an EOI does not mean submitting a visa application. To apply for a visa, applicant must get invitation in their Skill Select Account.
While submitting an EOI, the applicant must give details of positive assessment outcome, English test result, personal information, educational and employment history.
Wait for your invitation to apply for your Skilled Visa
Applicants will get invitation through their skill select account. Getting invitation means the applicant can now submit visa application for Australian permanent residence.
Apply for your visa
Apply your visa 189 online through ImmiAccount. Fill up online form, pay the fees and upload all relevant documents.
Source: Department of Home Affairs, AustraliaFrom AUD 4,045
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