Career in Australia
Skilled Independent Visa
Points-tested permanent visa for skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer or state.
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What this pathway provides.
The Subclass 189 visa allows invited skilled workers to live and work permanently in Australia without employer or state sponsorship.
- Permanent residency
- Points-tested system
- No employer sponsorship required
- Invitation required to apply
Suitability
Who this visa may suit.
- Highly skilled applicants with strong points positions
- Professionals whose occupation appears on the relevant skilled list
- Applicants not requiring employer or state sponsorship
Requirements
What generally needs to be established.
- Occupation on the relevant skilled list
- Suitable skills assessment
- Competitive points position
- Expression of Interest
- Invitation to apply
Process
A considered sequence.
- 01
Assess occupation, points profile and skills assessment pathway
- 02
Complete skills assessment and supporting evidence
- 03
Submit an accurate EOI
- 04
Proceed only when invitation prospects and evidence are properly aligned
Material considerations
Issues to understand before proceeding.
- Low invitation competitiveness in some occupations
- Incorrect employment evidence affecting points claims
- Skills assessment or occupation mismatch issues
Related information
Other detailed visa pathways.
Begin with clarity
Understand whether this pathway fits your position.
A consultation considers eligibility, evidence, timing, risk and the objective behind the application.
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