Australia Skilled Independent Visa (Sub Class 189), Changing lives !

This visa category is for skilled workers from across the globe, who are  willing to establish a career and settle down in Australia. It is not sponsored by state, a family member or any employer. This visa falls under the sub class 189. It allows you the freedom of becoming a permanent resident and work in Australia. Although, it is a really good category of visa, but there are rules to follow and few requirements are there to be eligible in this stream.

First you need to know that your occupation is nominated or mentioned in the skilled occupation list which is generally released every year in the month of July. Also, you should be competent in English in terms of Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking and lastly should not be more than 50 years of age.

Calculation of points are provided below to know how eligible you are for this visa also keep in mind that your occupation is listed in the same field before you calculate your points.

Points -Based Calculator

Age:

If you are

•          18-24 years of age then will get - 25 points

•           25-32 years of age - 30 points

•           33-39 years of age - 25 points

•           40-44 years of age - 15 points

•           45-49 years of age - 0 points

•           Above 50 years of age are not applicable.

English Language Ability:

If you score

6.0 points in IELTS in all the streams (Speaking, Reading, Listening, and Writing) then will score - 0 point

Proficient English, if you score 7.0 bands in each - 10 points
Superior English, if you score 8.0 bands in each - 20 points
If you have 8-10 years of skilled employment in last 10 years - 15 points.

Skilled Employment:

It should be in the skilled nominated occupation for which you are applying. If you have 3-5 years of skilled employment in last 10 years - 5 points

If you have 5-8 years of skilled employment in last 10 years - 10 points

Qualifications

Doctorate - 20 points
Bachelors from recognized institution - 15 points
Diploma or trade qualification in Australia - 10 points
Qualification recognized by Authority under Skilled occupation list - 10 points

Partner Skill qualification - 5 points

If you score 60 points under this category and not having any sponsor in Australia and also not going for regional state or territory sponsorship, then you are applicable for the same. If you have any issues regarding calculation of your points, we will help you for the same. Before you start your application, you need to have range of information prepared before you start the process or Expression of Interest. This includes IELTS test, Skilled assessments' positive result, pay slips, police clearance certificate, Evidence to support that you have claimed the points, etc.

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