SKILLED INDEPENDENT VISA SUBCLASS 189

The General Skilled Migration Scheme allows you to migrate or remain permanently in any area of Australia, if you have relevant qualifications, experience and skills. You can apply independently of an employer, or where a sponsored employment-based option is not available.

To apply for this visa, you will need to be highly skilled worker and have received an invitation to apply. Your immediate family members can be included as dependents in your application.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI)

Wait to receive an invitation to apply

Submit the visa application

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for the grant of a visa via the Skilled Migration Scheme, you must be able to meet a points test which is based on a number of factors which include:

Nominated skill or occupation

Age

English language ability

Qualifications

Work experience

Partner details (if applicable)

If the Expression of Interest is successful and an invitation to apply has been received, the applicant will also need to meet the criteria for the visa application, which includes:

Occupation on the eligibility list

Suitable skills assessment

Evidence of meeting your points test

Age

English language ability

Health

Character history

Other factors may influence eligibility for this visa, so it is important that you have your individual circumstances assessed. Please contact us to arrange an assessment.