One of the most attractive methods of migrating to Australia is through the skilled independent migration scheme otherwise known at the Subclass 189 visa.  The advantages of this visa are that it allows you to migrate to anywhere in Australia without needing any form of sponsorship.  The basis for getting this visa is having skills which are considered by the government to be in demand across the economy.  It means that you immediately have the right to enter Australia and access free education for your children, medicare, social security benefits and the right to sponsor others to migrate to Australia.

Figuring Out if You are Eligible For the Subclass 189 Skilled Independent Visa

There are a number of factors which you will have to consider when you are trying to assess if you can be granted the Subclass 189 Visa.  The main ones which we have listed are Age, English, Qualifications, Work Experience and Skills Assessment.

1.  Age

You must be under the age of 50 to apply and you will score higher points for being aged between 25 and 35.

2.  English Language Requirements

You must be able to demonstrate an OET test result of at least B or an IELTS test result of at least 6 in all bands.  If you can demonstrate better results, you will score better on the points test.

3.  Qualifications

You will usually need some qualifications in order apply.  Ideally, at least a bachelor degree in a field related to your employment.  More points on the points test can be scored for higher degrees, especially degrees completed in Australia.

4.  Work Experience

Usually you will need 3 years of work experience in a field which is relevant to your study and nominated occupation in order to be able to apply for the Subclass 189 Visa.  You will be able to score higher points for additional work experience up to a period of 10 years.

5.  Skills Assessment

You must complete a skills assessment with the relevant assessing authority for a nominated occupation on the skilled occupation list.  We have listed below the occupations which are eligible to apply for a subclass 189 visa once they have a skills assessment from the assessing authority.

If you would like to discuss the possibility of migrating to Australia please do not hesitate to contact us and we will endeavor to assist you.  Even if you are not eligible for the Subclass 189 Visa, you may be eligible for other types of visas.  We have a great deal of experience of advising on immigration matters and would relish the opportunity to assist you to achieve your dream.

Skilled Occupation List 

This list is applicable if you are applying for the subclass 189 Skilled Independent or Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate Visa.

*** indicates that the occupation excludes positions in fast food or takeaway food service.

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