Tips to know before applying for Visa Subclass 189

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Tips to know before applying for Visa Subclass
189
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Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)

• The Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189) is
  resident visa which allows the individuals to
  stay in Australia as permanent residents. This
  189 skilled visa allows the applicants to live
  and work in Australia indefinitely.
• Individuals who are not sponsored by family,
  employer or the state can work permanently
  anywhere in Australia with the 189 Skilled Visa.
  The applicants need to fill the EOI (Expression
  of Interest) form to apply for skilled visa in
  Australia.
• Citizens from New Zealand must apply for the
  Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189 New Zealand
  Stream Visa.

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Who Can Apply For This Visa?

• You can lodge a Skilled Visa application if you
  are
• Proficient in English Language
• Below 45 years of age at the time of application
• Possess eligible skilled occupation
• Score minimum 60 pass marks in the Skilled
  Migration Points Test
• Satisfy the character and health prerequisites
• Do not bear any on-going debts to the Australian
  government
• Skill Assessment for the nominated occupation by
  a recognized organization
• Be invited to apply for the skilled visa in
  Australia

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What This Visa Lets You Do In Australia?

• The Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189 allows
  applicants to live, work and study in Australia
  indefinitely. You can even enroll yourself in
  Medicare (a health insurance plan) and avail
  healthcare services.
• After the grant of the 189 skilled visa
  applicants can travel in and out Australia for
  five years. On completion of five years, they
  will require the RRV Resident Return Visa to move
  to Australia.

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General Eligibility Criteria For Skilled
Independent Visa Subclass 189 In Australia

• Applicants are nominated for skilled visa and
  then invited by the state or territory government
  to apply for the skilled visa in Australia.
• Applicants must meet eligible skilled occupation
  and other requirements to qualify to work in
  Australia.
• A minimum of 60 point score invitation letter is
  mandatory to lodge a visa application. The points
  score depends on the EOI information.
• English competency (represented by the score in
  an approved English language test)
• If you have had visa cancellation during your
  visit to Australia, you are not eligible to apply
  for Independent Visa Subclass 189.

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What Is The Process To Apply For Skilled
Independent Visa Subclass 189?

• Check your eligibility for skilled occupation if
  you have 60 points.
• Enter relevant information such as qualification,
  skills and proposed occupation in the EOI form.
• Hold-up till you get invitation for the visa (if
  you rank high).
• Collect all the documents.
• You must apply for the visa within 60 days after
  you have been invited.
• The visa will be processed soon.

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For more Information

• Visit ISA Migrations Education Consultants