Subclass 189 Skilled Independent visa in the Points-tested stream is a permanent visa which allows invited skilled migrants who are qualified to work or train in an eligible skilled occupation to live and work anywhere in Australia permanently.
Stay Period
Indefinitely with 5-year travel facility after which you may need to apply for Subclass 155 or 157 Resident Return visa to extend your travel facility.
You may consider applying for Australian citizenship for unrestricted travel facility once eligibility criteria are met.
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All applicants may be in or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance, to apply and to be granted this visa.
Each applicant in Australia when applying for this visa must hold:
- a substantive visa; or
- a Subclass 010 Bridging A visa; or
- a Subclass 020 Bridging B visa; or
- a Subclass 030 Bridging C visa
with no condition(s) attached to the visa that prevent the applicant from applying this visa in Australia.
To make a valid application for Subclass 189 visa in the Points-tested stream and/or be granted this visa, the following sets of criteria must be met:
Under 45 years old at the time of receiving invitation to apply
The primary applicant must be under 45 years old at the time of receiving SkillSelect invitation to apply for this Subclass 189 visa in the Points-tested stream.If the primary applicant turned 45 years old after receiving invitation to apply for this visa from SkillSelect, the applicant can still apply for this visa as long as invitation being received before turning 45 years old and the application is lodged within the period stated in the invitation.
Occupation must be on Skilled Occupation List
The applicant’s nominated occupation must be an eligible occupation for a Subclass 189 visa listed in the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL).
SkillSelect Expression of Interest (EOI) & Invitation to Apply
To apply for this visa, the applicant must first submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through SkillSelect and received an invitation before the applicant can apply for this visa.To be invited, the applicant must score at least 65 points (pass mark) in the points test. Applicants with the same skilled occupation will be ranked in SkillSelect to determine to whom the invitation should be issued to in each invitation round. The Department of Home Affairs published points score required for certain occupation in previous invitation rounds at https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/skillselect/invitation-rounds. This can serve as an indication of the latest points score required to receive invitation for certain occupations.
Have Suitable Skills Assessment
At the time of receiving invitation to apply for the visa, the applicant must have had obtained positive skills assessment outcome for the nominated occupation from the relevant assessing authority. A list of assessing authorities relevant to each nominated occupation can be found at Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL).The skills assessment obtained must not be an assessment for a Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate visa.
English Language Requirement
At the time of receiving invitation to apply for the visa, the primary visa applicant had competent English.Any other applicant (e.g.: secondary/subsequent applicant) aged 18 years old and above (at the time of application) must either have at least functional English or will be asked to pay for the second instalment of the visa application charge prior to visa grant.
The following persons can apply for this Subclass 189 visa in the Points-tested stream:
- any person who met the eligibility criteria outlined in "Eligibility Criteria" tab on this page (hereinafter referred to as "the Primary Applicant");
- the member of family unit of the Primary Applicant, e.g.: spouse/de facto partner and children who are still dependent on the Primary Applicant or the spouse/de facto partner of Primary Applicant
Each applicant in Australia when applying for this visa must hold:
- a substantive visa; or
- a Subclass 010 Bridging A visa; or
- a Subclass 020 Bridging B visa; or
- a Subclass 030 Bridging C visa
with no condition(s) attached to the visa that prevent the applicant from applying this visa in Australia.
If the substantive visa or the last substantive visa held by the applicant is/was a Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa or a Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa, the applicant must have held that visa for at least 3 years at the time of application unless exceptional circ*mstances exist.
Points Table for Subclass 189 Skilled Independent Visa in the Points-tested Stream
| Age | Points |
|---|---|
| at least 18 but less than 25 years | 25 |
| at least 25 but less than 33 years | 30 |
| at least 33 but less than 40 years | 25 |
| at least 40 but less than 45 years | 15 |
| Skills Level | Points |
|---|---|
| Competent English | 0 |
| Proficient English | 10 |
| Superior English | 20 |
| Number of Years | Points |
|---|---|
| Less than 3 years | 0 |
| At least 3 but less than 5 years | 5 |
| At least 5 but less than 8 years | 10 |
| At least 8 years | 15 |
| Number of Years | Points |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 0 |
| At least 1 but less than 3 years | 5 |
| At least 3 but less than 5 years | 10 |
| At least 5 years but less than 8 years | 15 |
| At least 8 years | 20 |
| Requirement | Points |
|---|---|
| A Doctorate from an Australian educational institution or a Doctorate from another educational institution, that is of a recognised standard. | 20 |
| At least a Bachelor degree from an Australian educational institution or at least a Bachelor qualification, from another educational institution, that is of a recognised standard. | 15 |
| A diploma or trade qualification from an Australian educational institution. | 10 |
| Attained a qualification or award recognised by the relevant assessing authority for your nominated skilled occupation as being suitable for that occupation. | 10 |
| Please note: For points based migration you will receive points for your highest qualification only. | |
| Requirement | Points |
|---|---|
| A Masters degree by research or a Doctorate degree from an Australian educational institution that included at least 2 academic years study in a relevant field. | 10 |
The postgraduate degree by research (doctorate or masters) must be awarded from an Australian education institution after at least 2 academic years of study in the following science, technology, engineering, mathematics or specified information and communication technology (ICT) fields:
| |
| Requirement | Points |
|---|---|
| Meet the Australian study requirement. | 5 |
| Requirement | Points |
|---|---|
| Completion of a Professional Year in Australia. | 5 |
| Requirement | Points |
|---|---|
| Hold a recognised qualification in a credentialled community language. | 5 |
| Requirement | Points |
|---|---|
| You must have at least 1 degree, diploma or trade qualification from an Australian educational institution that satisfies the Australian study requirement obtained while living and studying in an eligible area of regional Australia. | 5 |
| Requirement | Points |
|---|---|
| Your spouse or de facto partner must also be an applicant for this visa and meet age, English and skill criteria. For you to be eligible for the award of these points your partner must be an applicant for the same visa subclass and must not be an Australian permanent resident or an Australian citizen. Additionally, you will need to provide evidence that when you were invited to apply for this visa that they:
| 10 |
| Your spouse or de facto partner must also be an applicant for this visa and has competent English. For you to be eligible for the award of these points your partner must be an applicant for the same visa subclass and must not be an Australian permanent resident or an Australian citizen. | 5 |
| You are single or your partner is an Australian citizen or permanent resident. | 10 |
The following condition(s) might be attached to this visa:
Condition 8515 - Must not marry or enter into a de facto relationship before entering Australia
If this visa is granted when the secondary applicant is outside Australia, the holder of this visa must not marry or enter into a de facto relationship before entering Australia.
This condition usually applies to secondary applicant(s) who are not married or in a de facto relationship and are still dependent on the primary visa applicant prior to visa grant. For example, child of primary visa applicant who is also a secondary applicant for this visa must not married or enter into a de facto relationship prior to entering Australia for the first time.
Breaching this visa condition will render the said visa with the condition 8515 subject to cancellation.
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Regarding the concepts mentioned in the article about the Subclass 189 Skilled Independent visa in the Points-tested stream, let's break it down:
Subclass 189 Skilled Independent Visa
The Subclass 189 Skilled Independent visa is a permanent visa that allows skilled migrants to live and work anywhere in Australia. It is part of the Points-tested stream, which means applicants are selected based on their points score. To be eligible for this visa, applicants must meet certain criteria.
Stay Period
The Subclass 189 visa allows the holder to stay in Australia indefinitely with a 5-year travel facility. After the initial 5 years, the visa holder may need to apply for a Subclass 155 or 157 Resident Return visa to extend their travel facility.
Applying for Australian Citizenship
Once eligible, visa holders may consider applying for Australian citizenship, which provides unrestricted travel facility.
Eligibility Criteria
To make a valid application for the Subclass 189 visa in the Points-tested stream, applicants must meet the following criteria:
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Age: The primary applicant must be under 45 years old at the time of receiving the SkillSelect invitation to apply. If the applicant turns 45 after receiving the invitation but before lodging the application, they can still apply as long as the invitation was received before turning 45.
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Occupation: The applicant's nominated occupation must be on the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), which is a list of eligible occupations for the Subclass 189 visa.
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SkillSelect Expression of Interest (EOI) & Invitation to Apply: Applicants must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through SkillSelect and receive an invitation before they can apply for the visa. The minimum points score required to receive an invitation is at least 65.
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Skills Assessment: At the time of receiving the invitation, the applicant must have obtained a positive skills assessment outcome for their nominated occupation from the relevant assessing authority.
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English Language Requirement: The primary visa applicant must have competent English at the time of receiving the invitation. Secondary/subsequent applicants aged 18 years and above must also have at least functional English or pay an additional visa application charge.
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Visa Requirements: Each applicant in Australia when applying for this visa must hold a substantive visa or a Bridging visa with no conditions attached that prevent them from applying for the Subclass 189 visa in Australia.
Points Table
The Points-tested stream of the Subclass 189 visa uses a points-based system to select applicants. Points are awarded based on various factors, including age, English language skills, skilled employment experience, educational qualifications, specialist education qualifications, Australian study requirement, completion of a Professional Year in Australia, credentialled community language, and partner skills.
The points table assigns different points for each factor, such as age, English language skills, skilled employment experience, educational qualifications, and more. The total points score determines the ranking of applicants in SkillSelect and their eligibility for an invitation to apply for the visa.
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