Table of Contents
1. Overview
About Skilled Independent Visa
Skilled Independent (subclass 189) visa
2018-19 available places
Eligibility Criteria
What are the eligibility criteria?
Visa-holder’s Entitlements
Permanent residence
Medicare benefits
Social security benefits
Sponsor eligible family members
Australian citizenship
Visa Application
Expression of interest (EOI)
Apply for visa
Visa-outcome
2. Eligibility Criteria
Age < 45 years
Nominated occupation
Skilled occupation lists (SOL)
Positive skills assessment
Points Test
English language proficiency
Health requirements
Character requirement
Outstanding debts to Australian government
Australian values statement
No cancellation of visa previously or refusal of visa application
3. Skills Assessment
Nominated occupation
Positive skills assessment
Skills assessing authorities
The assessment process
Arranging for skills assessment
Appeal against the assessment outcome
Information and supporting documents required by assessment authorities
4. Expression of Interest
How is invitation to apply issued?
Why is information provided in EOI is important?
EOI in three simple steps
Some FAQs
5. Visa Application
Important to provide true information
Consequences of providing bogus document or false and misleading information
Supporting information and documentary proof
Visa application in 5 steps
Check the ImmiAccount regularly
Visa application fees
Other costs visa applicants should budget for
Visa processing time
Some FAQs
Factsheets
Factsheet 2.1 2018-19 Combined Current Skills Occupation Lists
Factsheet 2.2 Points Test Table
Factsheet 2.3 Australian Values Statement
Factsheet 3.1 Skills Assessing Authorities
Factsheet 4.1 Occupation Ceilings 2018-19
Factsheet 5.1 Personal, Relationship Information & Documents
Factsheet 5.2 Skills, Qualification, Experience, English Proficiency & Skills Assessments
Factsheet 5.3 Health & Character Requirements
Factsheet 5.4 Partner’s Documents
Factsheet 5.5 Dependents Under 18 - Documentary Proof
Factsheet 5.6 Dependents Over 18 – Documentary Proof
Factsheet 5.7 Skills Assessment Documentary Proof
Factsheet 5.8 Expression of Interest Documentary Proof
Factsheet 5.9 Non-English Documents & Document Scanning
Factsheet 5.10 If Applicant is getting Help
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