People have been emigrating from one place to different for a long time. There is nothing wrong in it. And when that country is Australia then we can say confidently that you have made the correct choice.

You must be having questions like ‘how can I immigrate to Australia?’, and more such related questions like, if you are suitable for some particular visa. The great news is that; you are at the right place to get answers for your queries.

Australia Skilled Independent subclass 189 visa is appropriate for applicants who are able to score high points in the Expression of Interest. It is also suitable for those candidates who have an occupation on the MLTSSL occupation list.

It has a few major benefits, that is, this is a Australia permanent resident (PR) visa. There is no requirement of state nomination so the applicant can freely live and work anywhere in Australia.

The requirements for 189 Visa are as such:

● You need to have your occupation on the relevant Skilled Occupation List
● You have scored the passing marks in the skilled migration points test
● Age is below 45 for the same
●  You have to pass the skills Assessment in an occupation
● You need to have the competent English or high
● You have to fill an EOI and be invited to apply
● You have the health & Character Requirements.  The applicant needs to apply for the visa within 12 months while undergoing health examinations along with their family members.
● You have the Police certificates. 
● You have proof of English Language Ability. It is a compulsion to score a minimum required score to be eligible to apply
● You need at least 50 in each of four test components in Pearson Test of English (PTE) and at least 6 in each of four test components in International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 
● Or Equal Score in TOEFL iBT, OET & CAE Debts to The Australian Government 

The applicant receives points to apply for the same and thus, you need to have an occupation to prove your stability in Australia permanently. Please note that it is not necessary to have a job offer to apply for a subclass 189 visa.

Why Skilled Independent Visa?

It permits the skilled workers to move and live in Australia without having the support of a family member or nomination by the state or territory government. Its major benefits are as such: 
●  Live and study in Australia
● Register for medical services
● Become eligible for australian residency
● Take help of eligible relatives for permanent residency

Make sure that you submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) and score at least 65 points in it to get an invitation from the immigration department for applying for the visa. 

The points in this category are given on different factors including:
● Age
● Education Qualification 
● Level of English
●  Work Experience
●  Single / Partner Skills 
● NAATI Accreditation 

Please note that if you have completed a degree, diploma or trade qualification at an Australian educational institution, you can also be eligible for extra five points towards your EOI.

You need to make sure that you do not have any debt on yourself. You are required to be free from any outstanding debts to the Australian Government before the visa is granted. Eligible Family Members While filling a visa application, can include following family members in their visa  application: 

●  Partner or spouse 
● Your or your partner’s child/step child

If you meet the above-mentioned requirements, then you are eligible to apply for the visa and live permanently in Australia. We hope that this has  been helpful for you and you know if you are the right candidate for it or not. Please feel free to contact immigration services centre to take the help if needed.