The Skilled Independent Visa is a points-tested stream that invites skilled professionals to live and work in Australia permanently. This visa is for workers who are not sponsored by any territory or employer or a family member living in the country.
With this visa, you can
stay in Australia permanently
work and study in Australia
enrol in Australia's public health care scheme, Medicare
sponsor your relatives to come to Australia
travel to and from Australia for 5 years
if eligible, become an Australian citizen
Newly arrived residents may have to wait before they can access certain Australian Government payments and benefits.
This is a permanent visa. It lets you stay in Australia indefinitely. The visa has a travel component that expires 5 years after the date of visa grant
You become a permanent resident on the day we grant the visa.For citizenship purposes, your permanent residence starts on the day:
we grant the visa if you are in Australia
you enter Australia on this visa if you are outside Australia
Include family
You can include members of the family unit in your application. You can:
include them when you lodge your visa application
add them after you lodge your application but before we decide on your visa.
Family members who apply for the visa must meet our health and character requirements.
If your partner or dependent children are not included in this application, tell us the reason why (for example, they already hold Australian citizenship or are a permanent resident).
Cost
The visa costs AUD4,115 for the main applicant.There is also a charge for each family member who applies for the visa with you.To work out what your visa will cost use the Visa Pricing Estimator.You might have to pay an extra charge for any applicant 18 years old or older who has less than functional English. This charge is the second instalment. Pay it only when we ask you to. We ask for the charge only if we are going to grant the visa.The second instalment charge for family members is AUD4,885.The Visa Pricing Estimator does not include the second instalment or other costs. You might also have to pay other costs for health checks, police certificates and biometrics.
Apply from
You can be in or outside Australia when you apply for the visa and when we decide on your application, but not in immigration clearance.
If you apply in Australia, you must hold a substantive or a subclass 010 Bridging A visa, a subclass 020 Bridging B visa or a subclass 030 Bridging C visa, otherwise your application will not be processed.
Travel
You can travel in and out of Australia as many times as you want for 5 years from the date we grant the visa. After 5 years you will need a Resident Return (RRV) visa (subclass 155 or 157) to re-enter Australia as a permanent resident.
Processing times
Processing Time for an Australian Subclass 189 Under the State Nomination Program:
The Australian visa processing time depends on the time of completion of all the steps mentioned above.
75% of the visa application is processed within nine months to 12months.
90% of the visa applications may take 12 months to 18months.
Factors that affect the processing time of your visa:
Certain factors that can differ the processing time of the subclass 189 visa’s nomination:
The number of visa application that the Government received
Preparing application on your behalf, for review
Missing documents.
An inquiry conducted on you for any reason.
The time you need to be ready with all the documents
We assess applications on a case-by-case basis, and actual processing times can vary due to individual circumstances
including:
whether you have lodged a complete application, including all necessary supporting documents
how quickly you respond to any requests for additional information
how long it takes to perform required checks on the supporting information provided
how long it takes to receive additional information from external agencies, particularly in relation to health, character, and national security requirements
for permanent migration visa applications, how many places are available in the migration program
What Glaarus Overseas will do?
As Glaarus Overseas Careers being one of the top most best consultancy in India. Serving people across the world with our 100% best careers guidance and documentation
We deal with:
Visit Visa: Travel for leisure or business to any part of the world with Glaarus.
Work Visa: Work & settle in the World’s Best Cities!
Permanent Residence: Become a Permanent Resident and enjoy special benefits.
Study Visa: Study in Globally-recognized Universities!
Immigration: We are your one-stop solution for all your visa and immigration needs
CUSTOMISED SERVICES:
Profile Evaluation: Based on your unique profile history, we make matches with the visa eligibility requirements, and advise you with the visas you must apply for.
Resume Writing: We guide you to create a resume that stands out as desired by the concerned immigration authority.
Procuring documents: Help you arrange documents needed before applying for a visa.
Professional guidance: we will be providing you interview training, French/English courses from third parties (if needed) , working samples for resumes, cover letters or assisting with application forms, medical or police clearance certificates - we will always be there for you.
Dedicated Case Officer: We offer personal assistance and a single point of contact between the company and you, throughout the process
We assess applications on a case-by-case basis, and actual processing times can vary due to individual circumstances including:
whether you have lodged a complete application, including all necessary supporting documents
how quickly you respond to any requests for additional information
how long it takes to perform required checks on the supporting information provided
how long it takes to receive additional information from external agencies, particularly in relation to health, character, and national security requirements
for permanent migration visa applications, how many places are available in the migration program
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Glaarus Overseas Services Pvt Ltd is NOT a RECRUITMENT / PLACEMENT AGENCY, we neither assist in any kind of Job/employment offers nor do guarantee any kind of domestic/International placements.
