GSM VISAS
Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)
Australia offers a host of learning opportunities for independent skilled workers. Australia is renowned for its high standards of employment and benefits for overseas professionals, and this is the reason we deal in skilled independent visa!
Skilled Independent Visa
Work Independently in Australia
The job market in Australia is gaining recognition since it caters to leading industries and businesses in the global market. Skilled professionals and workers who are not sponsored by a company, employer, family or a territory are eligible to apply for Skilled Independent Visa – Subclass 189. Basic requirements such as English language proficiency apply to this visa.
Highlights
The skilled professional or worker will avail the following benefits:
- Reside, work and pursue studies in Australia for an indefinite period
- Eligibility to enrol with Medicare – a healthcare and expenses scheme by the Government of Australia
- Opportunity to obtain Australian Citizenship, if eligible
- Can sponsor eligible family members or relatives for permanent residency upon fulfilling requirements
Key Eligibility Requirements
- Skill assessment in nominated occupation
- Age under 45 years
- Minimum English proficiency requirement
- Minimum points requirement (currently 65 points)
Note
Please note that the above-mentioned is not an exhaustive list of requirements. This content is for general information purposes only, it is not immigration advice and must not be construed as such. While due care has been taken to ensure that the content is kept up-to-date and correct, the currency and thus accuracy of the information cannot be guaranteed due to the frequent changes in migration law.