Australia Sub Class 189 Visa

What is Sub class 189 (Skilled Independent visa)

Subclass 189 or Skilled Independent Visa is a point-based visa designed to select a certain set of overseas skilled people required in different states of Australia. It allows skilled workers to move and live in Australia without the need of having a sponsorship of a family member or nomination by the state or territory government.

Who is eligible for Sub class 189

• Candidate needs to be apply for a occupation under the 190 subclass visa.
• Candidate needs to score at least 65 points
• Candidate needs to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI)
• Candidates age should be under 45 years.
• Candidates needs to produce a medical certificate that certifies that they are in good health.
• Candidates needs to prove that they have a clean background and no criminal record. A police verification certificate is needed to prove this.

Top Occupations For Sub Class 189 in Australia

• Hospitality Industry
• Registered Nurse
• Software and Applications Programmers
• Engineers
• School Teachers
• Electricians
• Construction Managers
• Carpenters and Joiners
• Metal Fitters and Machinists
• Civil Engineering Professionals