WHAT IS A SKILLED INDIPENDENT VISA
A skilled or skilled visa visa for Australia is an independent visa that allows you to enter Australia, live and work full time without having to have or find a sponsor to stay. Skilled visas are visa sub-classes based on a specific selection mechanism imposed by the Department of Immigration. Skilled visas are visas granted to workers who are already in Australia or outside the country. The applicant for a visa of this type must have a specific professional experience, perform a job (profession or trade) present on the list published by the Australian Government (CSOL and SOL List). The occupation lists are specific lists published by the immigration department indicating the figures for which there is a lack of qualified and competent personnel in Australia.
WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH A SKILLED INDIPENDENT VISA
A skilled independent visa – independent skilled visa allows you to live and work in Australia as a permanent resident without having to have a job offer or sponsorship from an employer. The skilled visa allows you to work on your own or as an employee, allows you to benefit from the Australian health system, to have access to the education system for children. After 4 years it will also be possible to apply for Australian citizenship.
TYPES OF SKILLED VISA
There are three visa subclasses of skilled independent visas that can be requested:
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Visa 189
Skilled Independent Subclass 189 Visa – Independent skilled visa 189
The Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189 – Independent skilled visa subclass 189 is a permanent residence visa that allows you to live and settle permanently in any area of Australia. Anyone holding a permanent residence visa of this type does not need to be sponsored by an employer.
Eligibility criteriea
In order to obtain the Skilled Independent Subclass 189 Visa – Independent skilled visa subclass 189 is necessary:
• Be between 18 and 44 years old
• Being in possession of a Skills Assessment – Recognition of the profession, in one of the occupations listed in the Australian Government’s occupation list
• Demonstrate a certain level of English
• Enjoy good health and have no problems with the law
The following family members can also be included in the independent skilled visa subclass 189:
• spouse, partner (de facto couple) and same-sex partners;
• dependent children;
• other dependent family members such as economically dependent parents.
Duration and visa conditions.
Holders of this visa can reside in Australia for an indefinite period and with full employment rights.
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Visa 190
Skilled nominated subclass 190 – Visa skilled subclass 190
Also the Skilled nominated subclass 190 – seen skilled subclass 190 is a permanent residence visa obtainable through the sponsorship or appointment of an Australian federal state (or Australian territory).
Eligibility criterion for a subclass visa 190
To apply for a Skilled nominated subclass 190 – having skilled subclass 190 you must receive an invitation from a federal state or Australian territory.
In addition it is necessary:
• Be between 18 and 44 years old
• Being in possession of a Skills Assessment – Recognition of the profession, in one of the occupations listed in the Australian Government’s occupation list
• Demonstrate a certain level of English
• Enjoy good health and have no problems with the law
Duration and visa conditions
The skilled visa 190 is a permanent residence visa, allowing those who hold it to live in Australia indefinitely enjoying full employment rights. The visa in question requires you to reside for 2 years in the State or Territory that appointed you. Contact us LINK to better understand how this aspect works.
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Visa 489
Skilled Regional (Provisional) Subclass 489 visa – Regional skilled visa Sub-class 489
The Skilled Regional (Provisional) Subclass 489 visa – Regional skilled visa Sub-class 489 is a temporary visa that allows those who hold their residence in Australia for a maximum of 4 years. After 2 years of work in Australia it will be possible to obtain permanent residence. Holders of this visa are allowed to live and work in a specific area of Australia, often referred to as the regional area of Australia. From the point of view that the immigration laws of the individual federal states are different, it is often possible to live in the city while taking advantage of the 489 visa (contact us to understand how this can be feasible in your case).
Eligibility criterion
To request the Skilled Regional (Provisional) Subclass 489 visa – Regional Skilled Visa Sub-class 489 it is necessary to be sponsored by an Australian federal state or to receive an invitation from a relative residing in a designated area – specific area of Australia.
In addition it is necessary:
• Be between 18 and 49 years old
• Being in possession of a Skills Assessment – Recognition of the profession, in one of the occupations listed in the Australian Government’s occupation list
• Demonstrate a certain level of English
• Enjoy good health and have no problems with the law
WHY CHOOSE A REGISTERED MNIGRATION AGENT
Australia Legal is a registered immigration agency with many years of experience in the sector. Our agents speak Italian and English perfectly as they are bilingual. Our agency has extensive experience in independent visa application procedures and regularly follows its clients at all stages to reach the goal of a permanent residence for Australia.
SERVICES OFFERED AS REGISTERED IMMIGRATION AGENTS
As registered immigration agents we follow our clients both in visa application procedures and in the practice of recognition of the Skills Assessment profession.
Specifically, Australia Legal – Registered Immigration Agents – will follow you in all that means:
Preparation, representation and forwarding of visa application for permanent residence
Identification of the most suitable profession or profession for the visa
Recognition of the profession through skills assessment
Obtaining the nomination or sponsorship from an Australian federal state
Obtaining sponsorship from a relative in Australia
Specialized Immigration Assistance
At Australia Legal, we provide strategic guidance on all Immigration visa matters. Visa matters can be complex and require an evaluation on a case by case study. Make sure to contact us to understand your eligibility for you to start living in Australia.
