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Australia Skilled Independent Visa
(Subclass 189)
Eligibility criteria
Age:
You must be under 45 years old
English language proficiency:
You must demonstrate competent English language skills
Occupation:
Your occupation must be on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) or the Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List (CSOL)
Skills assessment:
You must have a positive skills assessment from the relevant assessing authority in your occupation
Points test:
You must score at least 65 points on the points test, which takes into account factors such as age, English language proficiency, education, work experience, and other factors
Application process
- Skill Assessment of application through assessment agency
- Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through SkillSelect
- Wait for an invitation to apply for the visa from the Department of Home Affairs
- Lodge your visa application within 60 days of receiving the invitation
Checklist
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Valid passport
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English language test results
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Skills assessment results
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Evidence of work experience and qualifications
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Evidence of points claimed on the points test
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Police clearance certificate
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Health examination results
Australia Skilled Nominated Visa
(Subclass 190)
Eligibility criteria
Age:
You must be under 45 years old
English language proficiency:
You must demonstrate competent English language skills
Occupation:
Your occupation must be on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) or the Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List (CSOL)
Skills assessment:
You must have a positive skills assessment from the relevant assessing authority in your occupation
Nomination:
You must be nominated by a state or territory government agency in Australia
Points test:
You must score at least 65 points on the points test, which takes into account factors such as age, English language proficiency, education, work experience, and other factors
Application process
- Skill Assessment of application through assessment agency
- Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through SkillSelect
- Apply for nomination by a state or territory government agency in Australia
- Wait for an invitation to apply for the visa from the Department of Home Affairs
- Lodge your visa application within 60 days of receiving the invitation
Checklist
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Valid passport
-
English language test results
-
Skills assessment results
-
Evidence of work experience and qualifications
-
Evidence of points claimed on the points test
-
Nomination certificate from a state or territory government agency
-
Police clearance certificate
-
Health examination results