Visas with peace of mind
Skilled Independent visa
The Skilled Independent Visa - Subclass 189 allows highly skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer, state or territory government, or family member to live and work permanently in Australia.
To apply for this visa under the points-tested stream, you must first obtain a positive skills assessment for your nominated occupation and then submit an Expression of Interest (EOI). If your EOI is successful, you will be invited to submit a visa application.
Benefits
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Live and study/work full-time in Australia
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Apply for Medicare
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Sponsor your relatives to come to Australia
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Bring your Immediate family with you to Australia permanently
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Apply for Citizenship, once you are eligible.
Eligibility
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have an occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list
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have a suitable skills assessment for the occupation
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be invited to apply for this visa
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satisfy the points test
Points Test
The points test is calculated based on these following factors
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Skilled employment
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Qualifications
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Process
