Skilled Independent Subclass 189, this is a permanent resident visa for Australia, without family or state sponsorship.
Features of visa 189:
- No need to apply for sponsorship from relatives or the state
- You are not limited to living, working or studying in any state
- Visa 189 is the most difficult type of Australian skilled migration visa because it has to compete with all the same types from other countries in the world on the principle that higher scores will be given priority.
Benefits of visa 189:
- Immediate permanent residency for the whole family (spouse, children)
- Free health care for the whole family
- Children can study for free in grades 1-12
- Preferential tuition fees like Australian citizens at College, University, and Graduate level
- Eligible to receive subsidies from the Australian government
- Freedom to study, work and do business in Australia
- Have the right to sponsor relatives to Australia & apply for citizenship if eligible
Conditions of the independent skilled visa 189:
- Age between 18 and 44 years old
- Achieved the total assessment score of the skilled visa – currently 65 (July 2022)
- Satisfactory level of English
- Pass the professional assessment