Skilled Migration Visa
Eligibility Criteria
To be able to apply for the Subclass 189 visa, an applicant must:
Meet the age requirement:
45 years of age or less.
Meet the requirements for English language:
prove competent proficiency in the English language.
Meet the requirement for skills:
selected nominations must meet necessary skills, qualification, and experience for the desired occupation.
Character and health requirement:
meet the character and health requirements for the visa.
Must have an Expression of Interest for applying through Skill select.
Types of Occupations
The Subclass 189 visa is applied to a wide range of occupations, including:
Skilled Occupations:
Occupations which fall under the Australian Government’s skilled occupation list.
Priority Occupations:
Occupations that are highly demanded in Australia.
Benefits
The Subclass 189 visa entails many benefits, including:
Permanent residence in Australia:
Living and working in Australia in a permanent capacity.
Work rights:
Working in Australia with open access.
Study rights:
Studying in Australia.
Pathway to citizenship:
Being eligible to apply for Australian citizenship.
Family sponsorship:
A possibility to sponsor family members for immigration to permanent residence.
Points System
The subclass 189 visa employs a points-based assessment of the applicants, whereby the factors included are:
Age: 25-32 points
English competence: 10-20 points
Experience at work: 10-20 points
Academic qualifications: 10-20 points
Various other factors: 5-10 points
Application Process
The various steps of application for a subclass 189 visa are listed below:
Send an expression of interest:
Submit an expression of interest through SkillSelect.
Receive an invitation to apply:
Must receive an invitation to apply for the visa.
Apply for the visa:
Apply for the visa with the Department of Home Affairs of the Australian Government.
Attend an interview with the Australian Government.
Timeline
The processing time for a subclass 189 visa varies depending on the complexity of the application and the quickness of receiving documentation from the applicant. These are, however, a time overview:
Submission of expression of interest: 1-2 weeks
Invitation to apply: 1-3 months
Application for visa: 2-4 weeks
Processing of applications: 6-12 months
Contact Us
Contact us to schedule a consultation and let us help you with your Subclass 189 application.
Email: info@picsaustralia.com
Phone: +61 468 444 000
Address: 16 Crestmont Terrace,Craigieburn VIC 3064, Australia.