2019 Guide for Points-Based Skilled Independent Migrants to Australia

By Chee Min Ng

Annually, about 50,000 places are allocated by the Australian Government under the Skilled Independent stream.
This 2019 guide provides essential information for aspiring skilled independent migrants to Australia. It covers the Points-based Skilled Independent (subclass 189) visa. It covers eligibility criteria, visaholder's entitlemen

• Language: English
• Publisher: CMN & Associates
• Release date: Feb 21, 2019
• ISBN: 9780648258261

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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

About the Author

1. Overview

About Skilled Independent Visa

Skilled Independent (subclass 189) visa

This is a permanent residence visa for skilled workers who are not sponsored by employer, relative, or nominated by state or territory government.

2018-19 available places

The 2018-19 planned skilled intakes for skilled independent visas are 43,990 places.

Eligibility Criteria

What are the eligibility criteria?

Applicants need to have a minimum point-score (currently 65) in addition to meeting the other