This visa is highly competitive, and meeting the points threshold is crucial. It is suitable for skilled individuals who want to establish a long-term life in Australia without the need for employer or state sponsorship.
A point-based visa, known as the Skilled Independent (Subclass 189), was designed to select foreign workers with the necessary skill sets to work in various Australian destinations. This visa allows invited workers and New Zealanders with the skills required to live and work permanently anywhere in Australia.
This type of visa invites those workers who have specific skills to live and work permanently in Australia. For the main applicant, its cost is $AUS 4045. You must pay extra charges for family members who apply for the visa with you.
Eligibility criteria depend on the relevant stream.
You are allowed to do some activities on this visa. You can stay in Australia for the time necessary to complete the tasks for which you have been granted a visa. While your visa is valid, you may enter and depart Australia as often as you like to complete the employment or activity mentioned in your application. You can become an Australian citizen if you are qualified and sponsor eligible family members for permanent residency.
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