Skilled Independent Work Visa (Subclass 189)
With this permanent resident work visa, you can work and live in Australia. A Subclass 189 visa may be available to certain talented foreign workers who operate in professions on Australia's Skilled Occupations List. The candidate must pass a skills test, get sponsorship from an employer or family member, or be nominated by a state or territory government to be granted this visa.
What Are the Benefits of a Skilled Independent Work Visa (Subclass 189)?
All the advantages of permanent residency in Australia are available to you and your family with the Skilled Independent Work Visa.
- Permanent residence and employment in Australia.
- Study opportunity in Australia
- Join Medicare, the government-run healthcare program in Australia.
- By applying for Australian citizenship, you have the chance to sponsor family members for permanent residency.
- You are free to enter and exit Australia as you want.