A skilled professional gaining permanent residence in Australia

Points-based permanent
residence, no sponsor

Skilled Independent Visa · Perth, WA
Subclass 189 · MARN 2418576

Permanent residence on your points, with no employer, state or family sponsor

Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent) is a points-based permanent residence visa that does not require employer, state or family sponsorship. You are selected on your occupation, qualifications and points alone; once granted, you gain the right to live and work anywhere in Australia without restriction.

Requires no sponsor or state nomination; it is based on your skills alone.
A permanent residence visa granting the right to live and work anywhere in Australia indefinitely.
Covers your family members, with a pathway to citizenship where the conditions are met.
MARN 2418576 · Registered with OMARA
(08) 6555 7037 0475 218 414
Level 28, 140 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA
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Thank you, we have received your enquiry.

A Registered Migration Agent will review your enquiry and respond within one business day. If your matter is urgent, please call us on (08) 6555 7037.

Let's take the right step toward your Skilled Independent visa

Share your occupation and situation with us; we will assess your eligibility and manage your application from start to finish. This form does not create any obligation for you.

Your information is used only to respond to this enquiry. Immigration assistance is provided by a Registered Migration Agent (MARN 2418576). Submitting this form does not create a client relationship and does not guarantee any visa outcome.

WHO IS IT FOR

Who this visa is for

  • Professionals whose occupation is on the relevant Skilled Occupation List
  • Those who can obtain a positive skills assessment from the relevant authority
  • Those who meet the points, English, health and character requirements
  • Those planning to live in Australia permanently without a sponsor

Eligibility depends on your occupation, your points and current legislation, and is verified before proceeding.

Assess Your Eligibility
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Eligibility criteria

A Subclass 189 application generally requires the following:

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Occupation list: Your occupation must be on the relevant Skilled Occupation List.

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Skills assessment: You must obtain a positive skills assessment from the relevant assessing authority.

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Points test: It is a points-based system; a minimum score is required, and invitations are issued competitively on points. Meeting the minimum does not guarantee an invitation.

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English proficiency: You must prove your English through an approved test.

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Age, health and character: You must meet the age requirement and the health and character standards, including a medical examination and police clearance.

Occupation lists, points values, invitation levels and age thresholds change over time; they are verified against current Department of Home Affairs sources for your circumstances.

KEY BENEFITS

Key benefits of the Subclass 189

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Permanent residence: You and your eligible family members live, work and study in Australia indefinitely.

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Full work rights: You can work in any sector anywhere in Australia without restriction.

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Medicare and social entitlements: You gain access to Australia's health system and social security benefits.

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Pathway to citizenship: After meeting the residence requirements, you may become eligible to apply for Australian citizenship.

These benefits are general in nature; no invitation or visa outcome is guaranteed.

How the Skilled Independent visa works
Skills assessment and English
We obtain a skills assessment for your occupation and document your English at the required level.
Expression of Interest (EOI) and points
We create an Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect with your points claim, ready to be considered for an invitation.
Invitation and application
Once you receive an invitation to apply, we lodge your application through ImmiAccount on your behalf.
Decision and permanent residence
Once granted, you and your family gain the right to live and work in Australia indefinitely.
Our Process

How we manage your application, step by step

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Consultation and points estimate

We estimate your points, check your occupation and determine the most suitable pathway for you.

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Skills assessment

We direct you to the correct assessing authority and prepare the expected documents.

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EOI and points strategy

We prepare and lodge your SkillSelect EOI to claim every point you can genuinely document.

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Nomination and invitation

Where relevant, we match you with a state or territory and prepare your application on invitation.

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Monitoring and follow-up

We monitor the process and respond promptly to any requests from the Department.

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Decision and beyond

We follow the application to the outcome and plan your next step, including permanent residence.

Frequently asked questions

GENERAL What is the Subclass 189?
It is a points-based permanent residence visa that does not require employer, state or family sponsorship (Skilled Independent). You are selected on your occupation and points alone.
SPONSOR Do I need a sponsor?
No. The Subclass 189 requires no sponsor or state nomination; it is based on your skills and points alone.
POINTS How many points do I need?
A minimum score is required; however, meeting it does not guarantee an invitation, as applicants compete on points and invitation levels change. Points values and thresholds are set by the Department and can change over time; we verify the current picture for your situation.
PROCESS What are the EOI and SkillSelect?
An Expression of Interest (EOI) is a record you submit in the SkillSelect system with your points claim and occupation. It is not a visa application; it makes you eligible to be invited to apply.
SKILLS What is a skills assessment?
It is a formal assessment by the relevant authority of whether your qualifications and experience meet the Australian standard for your occupation.
GENERAL Can I include my family?
Yes. You can include your partner and dependent children in your application and extend the same rights to them.
GENERAL Do you guarantee I will be invited?
No one can lawfully guarantee an invitation or a visa outcome, and neither do we. What we do is assess your eligibility, build a fully documented points claim, and put you in the strongest realistic position.

Australian Migration Co is a private migration advisory firm. Immigration assistance is provided by a Registered Migration Agent (MARN 2418576) registered with the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA). Australian Migration Co is not a government body and is not part of, or operated by, the Australian Government or the Department of Home Affairs. Visa applications can also be lodged directly with the Australian Government at immi.homeaffairs.gov.au, and some are free of charge; our services are provided for a fee. The information on this page is general in nature, does not constitute immigration advice and does not guarantee any visa outcome. Occupation lists, points values, invitation levels, age thresholds and processing times change over time and are verified against current sources before proceeding.