SKILLED INDEPENDENT VISA (SUBCLASS 189)
Points-tested stream

This visa lets invited workers with the necessary skills to live and work anywhere in Australia permanently.

To be eligible for this visa, you must;

be invited to apply
be under 45 when invited
have an occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list. Click here to view the Skilled Occupation List
have a suitable skills assessment
be able to score 65 points or more. Click here for points test calculator
have at least Competent English. Click here to view the English language visa requirements

Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189): Practices