189 visa requirements explained by a registered agent in Brisbane: occupation, skills assessment, points, English, and how the 189 compares to the 190.
The Skilled Independent visa, subclass 189, is a permanent visa for skilled workers who aren’t sponsored by an employer, a state, or a family member. It’s the most independent of the skilled visas, and one of the most competitive. To qualify you generally need an occupation on the relevant skilled list, a positive skills assessment, at least competent English, you must be under the age limit, and you need to score enough points and be invited to apply after submitting an Expression of Interest. You also need to meet health and character requirements. Unlike the 190 or 491, there’s no nomination or sponsorship, which means no state conditions, but it also means you compete on points alone. Here’s the full picture.
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