Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189)

(Last updated Jan 2024)

The Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) is a permanent visa for skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer, family member, or nominated by a state or territory government. This visa allows individuals to live and work permanently anywhere in Australia.

Key Features

Permanent Residency
Full access to employment and educational opportunities.
Allows eligible family members to be included in the application.
Enables unlimited travel to and from Australia for five years from the date of grant.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189), applicants must:

Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through SkillSelect and receive an invitation to apply.
Have an occupation listed on the relevant skilled occupation list.
Obtain a positive skills assessment for the nominated occupation.
Achieve at least 65 points on the points test, which considers factors such as age, English proficiency, work experience, and education.
Be under 45 years of age at the time of invitation.
Meet the health and character requirements set by the Department of Home Affairs.

SUBCLASS 189 INVITATION ROUND (SKILLED MIGRATION)

5 September 2024

Subclass 189 invitation round happening now. If you have received an invitation, send an email to migration6@racc.net.au to get assistance regarding your PR application. So far we have seen invitations issued to, Early Childhood Teacher, Secondary teachers, Construction, Engineer and Trade occupations.

You can also book a Consultation session with our Registered Migration Agent via this link:

https://www.racc.net.au/booking-calendar/pr-pathways-and-visa-options-1

Book Consultation

STATE NOMINATION (SKILLED MIGRATION)

Apart from subclass 189, state and regional sponsorship is an option as different Australian States have different criteria and requirements to apply for Skilled Migration (Subclass 190, Subclass 491). The State/Region also gives an applicant up to 15 additional points.

Find Occupation wise Invitation Stats (so far) (unofficial)

VICTORIA STATE AND REGIONAL SPONSOR

There was also an invitation round from Victoria last month, a lot of our applicants received invitations starting from only 65 points.

Eligibility Criteria

You do not need to be working in your nominated occupation
No minimum work length required
Applicants from any occupation can apply
You need to be residing in Victoria or overseas

Find out more detail and occupation wise invitation statistics along with lowest cut-off points: https://www.racc.net.au/victoria-skilled-migration-program-state-regional-sponsor

TRADE OCCUPATIONS:
MIGRATION PATHWAY AND STUDY OPTIONS

Find out the latest update on invitation round, in-demand Trade occupations and study options.

PR Invitations issued with only 65 points (Onshore/Offshore)
New Trade occupations are included for offshore applicants
Flexible payment option for popular courses
No consultation fee for Student Visa Application*

ICT/ENGINEERING OCCUPATIONS:
MIGRATION PATHWAY AND STUDY OPTIONS

ICT and Engineering occupations are in demand and included in the priority occupation list for Migration across multiple states.

Eligible applicants (both from ONSHORE and OVERSEAS) with positive skills assessment received 189, 190, and 491 in recent months after a long wait.

The department also has reduced the visa processing time.

Consistent invitations for eligible applicants across multiple states
Invitations with relatively low points
No work requirement/job offer needed

TEACHING OCCUPATIONS:
GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF EARLY CHILDHOOD

If you want to build your career as an Early Childhood Educator, this course could be your stepping stone into the highly in-demand Teaching Industry.

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HOSPITALITY AND COOKERY:
DIPLOMA OF COMMERCIAL COOKERY

Flexible and installment payment option•
18 months of Graduate Visa upon course completion
Flexible and installment payment option

HEALTH OCCUPATIONS:
MIGRATION PATHWAY AND STUDY OPTIONS

Health sector occupations are the most-in demand jobs in Australia currently. However there is a misconception that Registered Nurse is the only occupation which is in shortage.