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Subclass 189 and Skilled Independent Visa Welcome to this presentation on the Subclass 189 and Skilled Independent Visa, pathways to permanent residency in Australia.

by Susi

Overview of Australia's Skilled Migration Programs Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)

Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)

A permanent visa for skilled professionals with no sponsorship

A state-sponsored permanent visa for skilled professionals

required.

nominated by an Australian state or territory.

Eligibility Criteria for Subclass 189 Visa 1

Occupation

2

Age

Must be on the Skilled

Points are awarded based on

Occupation List (SOL).

age, with higher points for younger applicants.

3

English Proficiency

4

Education

Must meet English language

Must have a qualification

requirements by achieving a

assessed as equivalent to an

minimum score in an

Australian qualification.

approved English language test.

Points-Based System for Subclass 189 Visa

65 Points Applicants need at least 65 points to be eligible. Points are awarded based on factors such as age, skills, education, work experience, and English language proficiency.

Advantages of the Subclass 189 Visa Permanent Residency Grants permanent residency in

Sponsorship Not Required

Australia, with the right to live,

No employer sponsorship

work, and study in the country.

required, allowing applicants to choose their own career path in Australia.

Pathway to Citizenship After fulfilling the residency requirements, permanent residents can apply for Australian citizenship.

Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 190) State Nomination

Global Talent

Requires nomination from an Australian state or territory.

May be eligible for a global talent visa if you have exceptional skills or experience.

Application Process and Documentation 1

Skill Assessment Have your qualifications and work experience assessed by a designated assessing authority.

2

Expression of Interest (EOI) Submit an EOI through the SkillSelect system, outlining your skills and experience.

3

Invitation to Apply (ITA) If you meet the criteria, you will receive an ITA to formally apply for the visa.

4

Visa Application Complete the visa application form and submit all required documentation, such as passport, qualifications, and English language test results.

Pathways to Permanent Residency Subclass 189 1

Skilled Independent Visa

Subclass 190 2

Skilled Nominated Visa

Other Pathways 3

Family, Business, or Investment Visas

The skilled independent visa and 190 visa pathways offer skilled professionals a clear path to permanent residency in Australia.