Skilled Independent Visa

Qualifications

 

The following qualifying requirements must be fulfilled in order to apply for the Skilled Independent Visa :

 

1. Age: Less than forty-five
2. Skills Review: Hold a relevant skills review for the profession they have chosen.
3. Points Test: Achieve the passing score, which is now 65 points.
4. English Language skill: Fulfil the requirements for English language abilities.
5. Character and Health: Fulfil the requirements for character and health.
6. Debts: You do not owe the Australian Government any money.

 

 

Test of Points

 

One of the most important steps in the application procedure for the Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) is the points exam. To be eligible, applicants must receive at least 65 points. The point system evaluates:

 

1. Age (points 25–32)
2. Proficiency in English (10–20 points)
3. Requirements (10–20 pts)
4. Experience (points 0–20)
5. In-Demand Skills (10–15 points)
6. Study abroad (5–10 points) in Australia
7. Skills with Partners (5 points)

 

 

Procedure for Applications

 

To submit an application for the Subclass 189 Skilled Independent Visa:

 

1. Use SkillSelect to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI).
2. Get an Application Invitation
3. Apply for a visa within sixty days.
4. Provide the necessary information and documents.
5. Pay the AUD 3,945 visa application fee.

 

 

Documents Needed

 

Candidates need to supply:

 

1. A passport
2. A certificate of birth
3. If applicable, a marriage certificate
4. A certificate of divorce, if any
5. Qualifications and transcripts
6. Experience records (pay stubs, employment contracts, etc.)
7. Results of tests of English language proficiency
8. Report on Skills Assessment
9. Records of health insurance
10. Police papers (if necessary)

 

 

Time Spent Processing

 

The skilled independent visa (subclass 189) takes different amounts of time to process:

 

1. 6–9 months for 75% of applications
2. 12–15 months for 90% of applications

 

 

Conditions for Visas

 

The following is required of holders of the Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189):

 

1. Stay and work in Australia
2. Agree to Australian legislation
3. Continue to carry health insurance
4. Report any situations or changes to the Department of Home Affairs.

 

 

Advantages

 

The Subclass 189 Skilled Independent Visa provides:

 

1. A permanent address in Australia
2. The ability to live and work anywhere in the Australian continent
3. The Road to Citizenship in Australia
4. Availability of Public Education and Healthcare
5. Possibilities for family sponsorship

 

 

Typical Jobs

 

The following are some of the most prevalent professions that qualify for the Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189):

 

1. Bookkeepers 2. Engineers
2. IT Experts
3. Nurses
4. Physicians
5. Instructors
6. Experts in Marketing
7. Managers of Human Resources

 

 

Lists of Employment

 

1. The MLTSSL, or Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List
2. The STSOL, or Short-Term Skilled Occupation List
3. The ROL, or Regional Occupation List

 

 

Authorities for Skills Assessment

 

1. VETASSESS
2. The Computer Society of Australia (ACS)
3. Australia’s Engineers
4. AIM, or the Australian Institute of Management
5. The Federation of Australian Nurses and Midwives (ANMF)

 

 

Tests of English Language Proficiency

 

1. The IELTS
2. OET
3. PTE
4. TOEFL

 

Health Conditions

 

1. A certificate of health
2. A report on imaging
3. HIV examination
4. Screening for tuberculosis

 

Characteristics Needed

 

1. Certificates from the police
2. Statutory declaration of character

 

 

The necessary funds

 

1. Evidence of funding
2. The ability to pay

 

Sponsorship by Families

 

1. Visa for partners
2. Visa for children
3. Visa for parents

 

Conditions for Travel

 

1. Visit Australia within a year.
2. Requirements for entry

 

Revocation and Cancellation

 

1. Reasons for cancelling
2. The process of revocation

 

Examine and Make an Appeal

 

1. The AAT, or Administrative Appeals Tribunal
2. Australia’s Federal Court

 

Celebration and Compliance

 

1. Visa requirements
2. Observation and documentation

 

Data and Patterns

 

1. Rates of visa issuance
2. Processing times for applications
3. Leading professions and nations of origin

 

 

Associated Visas

 

1. Subclass 190: Skilled Nominated Visa
2. The RSMS, or Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme
3. Subclass 485: Temporary Graduate Visa

 

Making laws Structure

 

1. The 1958 Migration Act
2. The 1994 Migration Regulations
3. The 2007 Australian Citizenship Act

 

Procedure and Policy

 

1. Policies of the Department of Home Affairs
2. Citizenship and Immigration Procedures in Australia

 

Materials

 

1. The Department of Home Affairs, Australian Government
2. Citizenship and Immigration in Australia
3. Application for Registration of Migration Agents (MARA)
4. The AQF, or Australian Qualifications Framework
5. Selecting Skills