189 VISA
Skilled Independent Visa
Subclass 189

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MARN 0961 448 | UPDATED MAY 2019
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Skilled Independent Visa / 189 Visa Brief Overview
Are you a skilled person who wants to live and work permanently in Australia? If yes, this is a suitable visa for you and you have to take a look at all conditions and requirements on this page.
This visa is for skilled invited workers and skilled New Zealand Citizens, if you are one of them, then you can live and work permanently anywhere in Australia.

Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) streams
There are two streams in this visa, they are points tested stream and New Zealand Stream.
Frequently Asked Questions

Mrs. Indah Answers
ONEderland Consulting managing director and also registered migration agent with MARN 0961 448 is here to answer your questions!
- How to check my occupation? Does my occupation have to be listed?
- You may refer to the Skilled Occupation List from the Department of Home Affairs website, and your nominated occupation has to be on the list.
- How many points do I need to have?
- You need to reach 65 points, at the minimum.
- The higher points you get, the better chances you will have against other migrants.
- How to calculate my points?
- Points may come from: Your age, English language requirements, work experience (inside and outside Australia), recognised qualification, partner skills, State or Territory nomination and regional study.
- We have a system made for you to see the bigger picture of your points. Please click here.
- What is a positive skills assessment? How to get that?
- All occupations on the MLTSSL have a relevant skills assessing authority, which have their own assessment procedures, timeframes and charges.
- Skills assessment is used to examine skills you have in order to meet the standards to work in your chosen profession.
- Can I include my family in this visa application?
- You can include your partner and/or dependent children in your application, either when you lodge the visa application or add them afterwards, but before the Department finalises your application.
- How much does the visa cost?
- Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) costs AUD4,045 for the main applicant, and there will be an additional charge if you include your partner and/or dependent children.
- If your family members who have turned 18 at the time of application and who are assessed as not having functional English, you might have to pay the second instalment which is AUD $4,885.
- The cost is as per October 2020 and will increase every July each year.
- Where can I apply for this visa?
- You can apply for this visa while you are onshore or offshore. For onshore applications, you must be on a substantive or relevant bridging visa when you apply.
- How long is the processing time for this visa?
- This visa generally takes from 6 to 12 months to be processed, assuming that you meet all the requirements and provide all additional request in time.
- How long can I stay using this visa?
- Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) is a permanent visa, which allows you and your family to stay in Australia indefinitely.
- The visa expires five years after the Department grant it, and you may renew the visa before it expired.
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189 VISA
Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189
Skilled Independent Visa / 189 Visa Brief Overview
Are you a skilled person who wants to live and work permanently in Australia? If yes, this is a suitable visa for you and you have to take a look at all conditions and requirements on this page.
This visa is for skilled invited workers and skilled New Zealand Citizens, if you are one of them, then you can live and work permanently anywhere in Australia.

WRITTEN BY
INDAH MELINDASARI, B.Com
MARN 0961 448 | UPDATED MAY 2019
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Skilled Independent Visa / 189 Visa Eligibility
- Have a relevant occupation on the 189 occupation list (MLTSSL)
- Have a suitable skills assessment for the occupation
- Lodge an EOI and be invited to apply
- Meet the points test pass mark of 65 points (as of 1 July 2018)
- Be aged between 18 and 44 inclusive
- Shows that you are competent in English
- Be invited to apply.
- Meet health and character requirements
Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) streams
There are two streams in this visa, they are points tested stream and New Zealand Stream.
Frequently Asked Questions

Mrs. Indah Answers
ONEderland Consulting managing director and also registered migration agent with MARN 0961 448 is here to answer your questions!
- How to check my occupation? Does my occupation have to be listed?
- You may refer to the Skilled Occupation List from the Department of Home Affairs website, and your nominated occupation has to be on the list.
- How many points do I need to have?
- You need to reach 65 points, at the minimum.
- The higher points you get, the better chances you will have against other migrants.
- How to calculate my points?
- Points may come from: Your age, English language requirements, work experience (inside and outside Australia), recognised qualification, partner skills, State or Territory nomination and regional study.
- We have a system made for you to see the bigger picture of your points. Please click here.
- What is a positive skills assessment? How to get that?
- All occupations on the MLTSSL have a relevant skills assessing authority, which have their own assessment procedures, timeframes and charges.
- Skills assessment is used to examine skills you have in order to meet the standards to work in your chosen profession.
- Can I include my family in this visa application?
- You can include your partner and/or dependent children in your application, either when you lodge the visa application or add them afterwards, but before the Department finalises your application.
- How much does the visa cost?
- Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) costs AUD4,045 for the main applicant, and there will be an additional charge if you include your partner and/or dependent children.
- If your family members who have turned 18 at the time of application and who are assessed as not having functional English, you might have to pay the second instalment which is AUD $4,885.
- The cost is as per October 2020 and will increase every July each year.
- Where can I apply for this visa?
- You can apply for this visa while you are onshore or offshore. For onshore applications, you must be on a substantive or relevant bridging visa when you apply.
- How long is the processing time for this visa?
- This visa generally takes from 6 to 12 months to be processed, assuming that you meet all the requirements and provide all additional request in time.
- How long can I stay using this visa?
- Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) is a permanent visa, which allows you and your family to stay in Australia indefinitely.
- The visa expires five years after the Department grant it, and you may renew the visa before it expired.