Subclass 189/489 are all visa programs for skilled and intending migrants. Subclass 189 is a skilled independent - permanent visa. Subclass 489 is a skilled regional - provisional visa. All the three subclass are options to obtain PR status in Australia as a general skilled migrant. Visa subclass is selected in accordance with the skills, requirements, and eligibility. For 189/489, an applicant has to qualify the point-based test. Post that, submit an expression of interest and upon receiving an invitation, apply to any of the above points based subclasses. The points in these subclasses are calculated for factors like age, English language competency, overseas employment in nominated skilled occupation, education qualifications at the time of invitation, Australian education, nomination/sponsorship, etc. There's more to the General Skilled Migration Program. You can Reach out to us to get detailed information on the same.
Eligibility Requirement: The threshold points to qualify for this visa are 60 and the applicant requires meeting the points as per the invitation received. Points are awarded on the basis of the factors listed below; Age:- The age of the applicant should be between 18 -49 years. Minimum points 15 with a maximum up to 30 can be granted. English language:- The applicant should prove that he/she meets the English language of competent level by submitting the test results before the application is lodged. One would meet the English Language threshold if they score TOEFL iBT scores of 12 in listening, 13 in reading, 21 in Writing, 18 in speaking or PTE Academic scores of 50 in each band or IELTS 6 bands in all the components or if holds a valid passport and is a citizen of one of the following countries: United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, United States of America and Republic of Ireland. To score points on English requirement, an applicant must meet proficient or superior level as mentioned in below table. English Language test results are required supporting these claims at the time of application.
English Language proficiency level
Points
Test component
IELTS
TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)*
Functional
0 Points
Average/total/overall across test components only
4.5
32
30
147
Competent
Listening
6
12
50
169
Reading
13
Writing
21
Speaking
18
Proficient (for points tested Skilled visas)
10 Points
7
24
65
185
27
23
Superior (for points tested Skilled visas)
20 Points
8
28
79
200
29
26
Sponsorship: 1.The applicant should be sponsored by an eligible sponsor who is an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or a citizen of New Zealand citizen with a Special Category Visa. 2.Relation: Relationship between an applicant and a sponsor can be that of a brother, sister, parent, Non-dependent child, Uncle, Aunt, Nephew, Niece, first cousin, relative of the applicant’s spouse, de-facto spouse, inter-dependent partner or step-relatives. 3.Location: The sponsor should be living in the designated areas of Australia, before filing for the application and should also prove that he/she will continue living in Australia till the visa is granted. 4.Assistance: The sponsor will have to sign for an undertaking, stating that he/she will provide the required assistance to support the applicant’s financial and social obligations for a period of 2 years and make the dependent’s stay comfortable in Australia. List of Designated areas of Australia:
Health requirements: Your health standards must adhere to the stipulated parameters. The results of your health check are generally valid for 12 months. The same is applicable for all your dependent family members who are included in your application, regardless of their intention to migrate.. You have to undergo a health check up, by authorized doctors appointed the Australian government, at the time of submitting your visa application. Character requirements: You are required to produce a police certificate for each country you have resided in for a period of 12 months or more in the past 10 years, post turning 16 years of age. The same is applicable for all your dependent family members who are above 16 years of age and included in your application, regardless of their intention to migrate. Debts to the Australian Government:- You must have no outstanding debts to the Australian Government or have arranged to repay any outstanding debts to the Australian Government before this visa can be granted.
These family members must meet the minimum criteria for inclusion in your visa application, as your family. You must provide documentary evidence to establish your relationship. Your family members must meet the stipulated health and character criteria. Dependents above 18 years of age need to prove their fluency in English language by submitting educational documents, where English is the medium of instruction (or) by submitting the IELTS test score of 4.5 & above (or) by paying the second installment of the visa application charges towards English requirements. You can add your family members in your application at the time of filing for the visa and not afterwards.
This visa allows you and your family to:
*You are not eligible for any benefits on this visa.
Application Fees for the Australia Skilled Immigration Program.
Priority Group Number
Visa Sub Class
Processing Time
1
RSMS (Subclass 119, 857)
Low Risk - 5 months
Skilled Regional
High Risk- 8 months
Skill Select (subclass 187)
6 months
2
ENS
Low Risk- 5 months
subclass121, 856
Skill Select (subclass 186)
3
SMP(subclass 176,475,487,886)
12 months
Skill Select SMP(subclass 190 and 489)
4
Nominated Occupation on the SOL- Schedule 1(subclass 175, 495, 496, 861, 862, 863, 880, 881, 882, 883, 885 and 176, 475, 487 if not SMP)
18 Months
Skill Select Independent and Family Sponsored
(subclass 189 and 489)
5
All visas listed in priority 3 and 4 that are not SMP or Nominated Occupation on the SOL – Schedule 1
Assessment will commence when all cases in priority groups 1-4 are finalized
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