Secure permanent residency in Australia without requiring an employer sponsor or state nomination. We manage your entire 189 visa eligibility evaluation, point-test optimization, SkillSelect EOI, and formal application lodgement with strict attention to Department compliance.
The Subclass 189 visa is a points-tested permanent visa. To qualify for an invitation to apply, you must satisfy all fundamental Department of Home Affairs thresholds.
Your profession must be included on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) for Australia.
You must hold a valid, positive assessment of your qualifications and work experience from the designated Australian assessing authority.
You must score at least 65 points on the SkillSelect migration points test based on age, education, experience, and language.
You must demonstrate at least Competent English (e.g., IELTS 6.0 in each band), though higher scores are usually required for competitive EOIs.
You must be under 45 years of age when the official invitation to apply (ITA) is issued by the Department.
You and included family members must meet mandatory Australian medical examinations and national police clearance standards.
Avoid Common Disqualifying Mistakes: Overclaiming skilled work experience periods, miscalculating English test validity dates, or allowing your skills assessment to expire while waiting in the SkillSelect queue are top reasons for immediate EOI rejection or visa refusal.
Our end-to-end management minimizes procedural delays and ensures every claim made in your EOI is backed by compliant evidentiary documentation.
We review your credentials, confirm MLTSSL occupation alignment, and identify legitimate strategies to maximize your EOI points score.
We prepare and submit your formal evaluation to assessing authorities like ACS, Engineers Australia, or VETASSESS.
We lodge a precise Expression of Interest in SkillSelect, ensuring no points claims are exaggerated or unsupported.
Once invited, we have a strict 60-day window to compile and lodge your complete permanent residency application.
We manage all Department of Home Affairs communications, request checklists, and post-lodgement updates through to visa decision.
A successful skilled independent visa application requires structured evidence. Below are the primary document categories you will need to assemble.
We believe in transparent budgeting so you know exactly what government fees and professional expenses to plan for.
This is the standard government visa application charge for a primary applicant. Additional fees apply for secondary applicants (spouses and dependent children).
* Fees are set by the Department and subject to change — confirm current fees during your initial assessment.
Our professional service fees are tailored to the specific complexity of your case. We evaluate your unique profile and requirements before providing a clear quotation.
* Our fee covers Skills Assessment guidance, EOI management, and full visa lodgement representation.
Processing times apply from the date of final visa lodgement (after receiving an ITA). EOI waiting times vary based on your occupation and total points.
* Clean, decision-ready applications with complete evidence tend to be processed significantly faster.
While the Subclass 189 visa does not require employer sponsorship, it is one of the most strictly scrutinized points-tested visas in Australia. A frequent reason for visa refusal—or a 3-year ban for Public Interest Criterion (PIC) 4020 misrepresentation—is claiming points on an Expression of Interest that cannot be legally proven at the application stage.
Assessing authorities and the Department of Home Affairs use different criteria to calculate "skilled work experience." What counts as skilled employment to an IT assessor may be deducted by a case officer if work date calculations or reference letter formatting fail to meet Migration Regulations standards.
As registered MARN professionals, we audit your professional history before you enter the SkillSelect pool. We ensure your claimed points reflect your verifiable documents, giving you the strongest foundation for a seamless permanent residency grant.
Clear, direct answers regarding the Subclass 189 Skilled Independent visa program.
The legal minimum required to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) is 65 points. However, because the Subclass 189 is competitive and invitation-based, most occupation groups require significantly higher scores (often 80 to 95+ points) to receive an invitation to apply.
No. The Subclass 189 is an independent visa. You do not need an employer to sponsor you, nor do you require nomination from an Australian state or territory government.
Most positive Skills Assessments are valid for three years from the date of issue, unless the assessing authority specifies a shorter validity period on the outcome letter.
Yes. You can include your spouse or de facto partner, as well as dependent children, in your application. Partner English competency and skills can also contribute additional points to your total EOI score.
You must be under 45 years of age at the exact moment you receive an invitation to apply (ITA). If you turn 45 while your EOI is pending in SkillSelect, you will no longer be eligible for the Subclass 189 visa.
If you are already in Australia on a substantive visa when you lodge your definitive 189 application (after receiving an invitation), you will generally be granted a Bridging Visa A (BVA), allowing you to remain lawfully while your application is processed.
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