Subclass 189 Visa

The Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) is a permanent visa that allows you to live and work permanently anywhere in Australia. To be eligible for a subclass 189 visa, you must meet the following requirements:

• You must be 18 years of age or older.
• You must have a skilled occupation that is on the Medium and Long-Term Skilled Occupation List (MLTSSL).
• You must have a positive skills assessment from an approved assessing authority.
• You must meet the health and character requirements.
• You must score at least 65 points on the points test.
• You must be invited to apply for the visa.

The points test is a way of assessing your skills and qualifications against the Australian labour market. You can score points for your age, English language proficiency, education, work experience, and skills assessment.

The invitation to apply (ITA) is a notification from the Department of Home Affairs that you have been invited to apply for a subclass 189 visa. You will only be invited to apply if you meet the eligibility requirements and have scored enough points on the points test.

The application process for a subclass 189 visa can be complex, so it is important to start the process early. You should also seek professional advice from a registered migration agent if you have any questions.

Subclass 491 visa

The Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) is a temporary visa that allows you to live and work in regional Australia for up to 5 years. After 3 years, you may be eligible to apply for a permanent visa (subclass 191).

To be eligible for a subclass 491 visa, you must meet the following requirements:

•           You must be under 45 years of age.

•           You must have a skilled occupation that is on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL).

•           You must have a positive skills assessment from an approved assessing authority.

•           You must meet the health and character requirements.

•           Meet the English test requirements.

•           You must score at least 65 points on the points test.

•           You must be nominated by a state or territory government or an eligible relative.

The nomination from a state or territory government or an eligible relative is a key requirement for the subclass 491 visa. The state or territory government or your eligible relative can nominate you for a subclass 491 visa.

The application process for a subclass 491 visa can be complex, so it is important to start the process early. You should also seek professional advice from a registered migration agent if you have any questions.