Australia Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189)

This visa allows skilled workers who are nominated by an Australian state or territory government live and work in Australia as a permanent resident.

The Australian Skilled - Independent Visa (subclass 189) is an Australian skilled visa for skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer, a state or territory, or a family member. A visa holder can live and work permanently anywhere in Australia. Certain family members can be included in the application.

To be eligible for a Subclass 189 visa you first need to hold an occupation from SOL (Skilled Occupation List) of Australia and then submit the online EOI (Expression of Interest). If your profile is selected, you will get the invitation to apply for visa within the period of 60 days.

A successful applicant is given a 5 year multiple entry visa to live and work in Australia. You only need to live in Australia for 2 of the 5 years to have the visa reissued for a further 5 years. Alternatively, you can spend 4 consecutive years in Australia and be eligible for citizenship.

Key Requirements of Subclass 189 Visa

To apply for this visa an applicant must:-

Be invited to apply
Score at least 65 points based on his/her profile factors, i.e. Age, Qualification, Experience, English proficiency and other such components if applicable.
Be under 50 years of age when you are invited to apply.
Have your skills assessed by the relevant assessing authority as suitable for your nominated occupation.
Have at least competent English.
Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI).
Meet the health and character requirements.

Benifits

The Subclass 189 is also known as the Skilled Independent Visa. It is an Australian permanent resident visa that offers numerous benefits to eligible skilled workers.
Here are the key benefits of Subclass 189:

The Subclass 189 Visa Holders can live, work, and study anywhere in Australia indefinitely and they can travel to and from Australia as many times as needed for five years from the date the visa is granted.
There are no restrictions on employment and the visa holders can work in any job or profession.
The applicants have access to Australia’s public health care scheme with subsidy
Social Security Benefits for certain social security payments.
The family members are included in the application and the applicant can sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence.
After meeting residency requirements, visa holders can apply for Australian citizenship.
This visa does not require sponsorship by an employer, state, or family member.
Freedom to live and work in any part of Australia, unlike some other visas that require residency in specific regions.
Access to Australia’s superannuation system, which provides for retirement savings.
Free or subsidized schooling for children in public schools.

Applicants Cost

For Main Applicants

Factors	Cost
Department of Immigration Visa Application Charge	$ 4,7,65
Skills Assessment Application Fee	From $300 to $1,085 for most occupations
IELTS Test (if required)	Rs. 17000

For Dependents

Factors	Cost
The Skilled Independent visa (Subclass 190) This fee includes the spouse of the primary visa applicant and any other secondary applicants who are aged above 18.	AUS $1835
The Skilled Independent visa (Subclass 190) This fee includes per kid of the primary visa applicant who is aged under 18.	AUS $920

Other Costs (If Applicable)

Factors	Cost
Medical Examination This fee is payable for each person included in your application and must be paid directly to the doctor conducting your examination.	Variable (Depending upon the type of Medical Test and Examination required)
Character Clearance (Police Check) This fee is payable to the police authorities in the countries where you have lived for 12 months or more.	Variable
Certification/Translation of Documents	Variable