The Australian study visa subclass 189 is a permanent resident visa for highly skilled professionals. This skilled independent visa (subclass 189) program also allows visa holders to sponsor their relatives and family members. It enables successful aspirants to permanently work and reside anywhere in the country without any sponsorship. However, the applicants’ skills are the key aspect in this scenario.
It is an invitation-only visa but visa holders can sponsor relatives, enroll in Medicare, apply for citizenship, and travel in and out of the country for 5 years after getting the visa. Family members and dependents can be included in the application including a partner/spouse, dependent children of partners, and dependent relatives. The Expression of Interest (EOI) for the visa subclass 189 is assessed by the SkillSelect system and then ranked against other individuals with a points-based scoring system. The points are awarded based on factors like fluency in English, age, education, qualifications, skills, and history of employment.
Only citizens of New Zealand (NZ) can apply for the visa without undergoing the points-based test. Applicants from NZ will have to show that they are committed to Australia and should have resided here for the last 5 years, starting before 20th February 2016. Applicants should adhere to requirements of taxable income while disclosing whether they have medical conditions which require continual community or Government support. New Zealand has a TTA (Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement)
The current pass mark of the SkillSelect system is 65 points. You should check whether your profession is included in the list of Subclass 189 occupations before submitting the EOI. Applicants should contact authorities before their assessments and submitting the EOI. The EOI is valid for two years and applicants can receive an invitation anytime during the period. You can also update your information on the official website before receiving the invitation. This will increase your chances of getting an invitation. The scores cannot be changed once you have been invited.
You can apply for the skilled independent visa (subclass 189) only on invitation. Invitees have to apply within 60 days from the invitation. The process moves forward only after the SkillSelect assessment. Scoring higher points in the initial test will increase your chances of obtaining this visa. The immigration department may consider or prioritize applications based upon the time of submission and other parameters. You can also include close relatives and family members in the application.
With over 12 years of experience in the education sector, Harjeet specializes in study abroad counseling and visa management. She has a proven ability to guide students through university applications and visa processes, ensuring strict adherence to immigration laws. Her leadership background includes managing and mentoring teams, conducting training, and overseeing recruitment. As a Visa Manager, Harjeet excels in leading teams to efficiently process visas for multiple countries, driving operational excellence, and fostering strong partnerships with visa processing vendors.
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