189 Skilled Independent Visa

You can apply for this visa when you are in Australia (onshore) or outside Australia (offshore). This visa is a combination of previous subclass 175 visa and subclass 885 visa. This is a permanent residency visa.

Requirements:

• Submit an Expression of Interest

• Be invited to apply for a visa

• Be less than 50 years of age when the invitation is issued

• Nominate an occupation that matches your skills and qualifications and is on the relevant skilled occupation list

• Have your skills assessed by the relevant assessing authority as suitable for your nominated occupation

• Meet the English language requirements

• Be able to score at least 60 on the points test

• Meet the health and character requirements