The Skilled Independent Subclass 189 Visa is intended for the point-tested skilled migrants who are not sponsored by the employer, a state or territory agency or a relative in Australia. This visa enables the applicants to live and work in indefinitely as a permanent Australian resident. In order to submit a valid application for this 189 Visa you need to first submit an Expression of Interest through Skill Select and this can be done both onshore and offshore.
New Zealand citizens interested in this visa must apply under New Zealand Visa Stream.
Candidates who fulfill the below requirements can apply for Skilled Independent Subclass 189 Visa for Australia:
The Skilled Independent Visa 189 allows you to live, work and study in Australia indefinitely as it is a permanent resident visa. This visa is given with an attached travel facility which lets you travel in and out of Australia for five years and post that you will require the Resident Return Visa (RRV) to move to Australia. The 189 Visa grant also enables you to enroll in Medicare (a health insurance plan) and avail healthcare services. Later if you qualify you can bring your eligible family members to Australia and sponsor them for permanent residence.
There are certain eligibility criteria for the Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189 applicants to fulfill which includes the following:
If you have had visa cancellation during your visit to Australia, you are not eligible to apply for Independent Visa Subclass 189.
The application cost of Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189 is AUD 3,755.
All the 189 Visa applications are processed within 8 to 10 months.
The Skilled 189 visa lasts forever starting from the date it is granted.
An expression of Interest (EOI) provides information about why applicants need this visa to rank them against other aspiring candidates. You can submit EOI from anywhere. Once submitted, EOIs are valid for two years.
You can apply for the Skilled Independent Visa from in or outside of Australia.
The invitation for visa application can be received within time interval of two years after the submission of EOI. It is mandatory to apply for the visa within 60 days.
If two years elapse after you have submitted your EOI, you will be notified of the expiration of your EOI. You can submit a fresh EOI if you are still seeking the visa.
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