The subclass 189 visa allows you to work and live in any part of Australia permanently.

You can apply for the permanent skilled independent visa whether you are living overseas or are already in Australia.   The 189 visa is a points-tested permanent visa for skilled workers who are not sponsored by an Australian employer.

Who is the subclass 189 visa suitable for?

  • Have formal qualification in your nominated occupation and have post study work experience
  • Have an occupation on the list of approved occupations (add her medium and long term list  (add link to the 189 list here: https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2019C00855))
    • Be under the age of 45
    • Meet the minimum English requirements
    • Nominate one of the occupations on the skilled occupation list for visa 189
    • Take the points test and score a minimum of 65 points
    • Can include members of the family unit- de facto partner, spouse and *eligible children

Do you qualify for a visa?

How are Points are awarded for skilled migration – Points tested visas?

  • Age
  • English Language
  • Australian and overseas work experience
  • Australian study
  • Qualifications
  • Regional Australian study
  • Spouse skills

Making an expression of interest

Once you submit your EOI, you need to wait to be invited to apply for the relevant visa.

Skillselect stores your EOI for two years.

You can access it at any time to update the information when anything in your circumstances changes. You cannot update your EOI after you receive an invitation to apply for a visa.

Things you may want to change include:

  • Improved your English.
  • Have more work experience.
  • Achieved higher education qualifications.

It is important to make these changes to your EOI as it can increase your point score which can improve your ranking. Keep in mind, if the information you provide is false or misleading it can result in your application being refused.

How to get started with subclass 189 skilled visa process?

1

Get in touch Direct Migration Experts by sending your cv for a Free preliminary eligibility assessment.If you are eligible for a skilled visa, we will book a consultation for a detailed discussion about your visa pathways, requirements, timelines and costs.

2

Obtain a skills assessment in your occupation. Let our experienced experts help you with this process!

3

Our migration experts will Lodge your expression of interest

4

Our migration experts will lodge your visa and liaise with the department until a decision is made

5

Visa Grant.

Medium to Long-term Skilled Occupation List

The following table is a snapshot of the occupations on the Medium to Long-term Skilled Occupation List (add link to the 189 list here: https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2019C00855)

Item Number 

Occupation ANZSCO Code Assessing Authority
1. Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic 342111 IML
2. Bricklayer 331111 TRA
3. Carpenter 331212 TRA
4. Chief Executive or Managing Director 111111 AIM
5. Electronics Engineer 233411 Engineers Australia
6. External Auditor 221213 CAANZ, CPAA, IPA
7. Faculty Head 134411 VETASSESS
8. Fitter and Turner 323212 TRA
9. Fitter-Welder 323213 TRA
10. Gasfitter 334114 TRA
11. Joiner 331213 TRA
12. Fibrous Plasterer 333211 TRA
13. Food Technologist 234212 VETASSESS
14. Gasfitter 334114 TRA
15. Joiner 331213 TRA
16. Locksmith 323313 TRA
17. Management Accountant 221112 CAANZ, CPAA, IPA
18. Registered Nurse(Aged Care) 254412 ANMAC
19. Social Worker 272511 AASW
20. Software Engineer 261313 ACS

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