189 Skilled Independent Visa - The Favourite Australian PR Visa - Points, EOI, Invitation and Costs

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Content:
00:00 - Introduction
01:50 - What is a 189 visa?
02:28 - 189 visa - Eligibility Criteria
03:02 - English Score
03:16 - Points System
03:50 - Invitation Process
04:10 - Application Process
05:35 - Timeframe and Costs
05:56 - 189 Visa granted

What is a 189 Visa?
Let’s look at more details of the 189 visa.

This is a purely points-based visa that does not require sponsorship and gives a direct PR grant.

For other skilled visas like 190, 491 or 482, 189 visas will need to have a state, employer, or even family member to sponsor.

This is the most popular program for migrants onshore and offshore which do not specifically require work experience or a high English score.

They can bring their family and there is no restriction on the location of work and life.



Eligibility Criteria:


To be eligible for the 189 visa, you must be under the age of 45.

You must also have a relevant skill assessment for an eligible occupation.

Your occupation must be listed in the Medium and Long term Strategic skilled list.

Popular occupations are including those in accounting, health, teaching, ICT, STEM majors and some trades occupations (chef, carpenter…)

English language proficiency is required with minimum Competent English which is IELTS 6 each band or PTE 50 each band.

Finally, you must meet the health and character requirements, which include a police check and medical examination.



Australian PR Points System:


The Visa 189 is assessed based on a points system.

Points are awarded for various factors, such as age, education, work experience, and English language proficiency.

All factors are shown here on the side.

To be eligible for the visa, you must score a minimum of 65 points on the assessment.

However, it is worth noting that the actual points required for visa grants may vary on each occupation.

This normally picks the highest scores in the pool for the invitation.

Please watch our video link above on how to maximize your PR points in Australia.



Invitation process:


There are many factors that could influence the process except for points which includes:

Demand of the occupations at the time

The occupation ceiling

The lodgement date of the application

This is why there were a huge amount of invitations have been sent out in December 2022.



Application Process:


So, you meet the eligibility criteria and have scored enough points. What's next?

The next step is to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through the Department of Home Affairs Skill Select portal.

Many people have been stuck in this step.

We suggest maximizing your points and looking at the invitation round for the invited points of your occupation.

Once you receive an invitation to apply, you will have 60 days to submit a complete visa application.

The application must include all required documents, such as your skill assessment, English language test results, and police check.

It's also important to provide a detailed and accurate application, as any mistakes or omissions can result in a delay or even refusal of your visa.

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