Australia — Skilled Independent 189

Points-tested permanent visa with no state or employer sponsorship required. ICS consultants help determine whether this category fits your profile and manage every stage of the application on your behalf.

General requirements typically include: Have an occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list.; Achieve a positive skills assessment from the relevant assessing authority.; Meet the points test requirement (age, English, experience, education).; Meet health and character requirements.; Hold a valid Expression of Interest (EOI) via SkillSelect where applicable.. Eligibility depends on your individual circumstances — ICS offers a free assessment against the current requirements.

Commonly required documents include: Valid passport, Skills assessment result, English test results (IELTS/PTE), Employment reference letters, Academic qualifications, Police clearance certificates. Exact document requirements can vary by case, so confirm your specific list with an ICS consultant before applying.

In general: Free skills and points assessment with ICS; then Formal skills assessment application; then Expression of Interest (EOI) submission via SkillSelect; then Invitation to apply and visa lodgement; then Health, character and document verification; then Visa grant and settlement guidance. Processing times and exact steps can change — ICS manages this process directly with clients so nothing gets missed.

As of the last update to this page, this program is active and accepting applications. Requirements and processing times can change, so always confirm current status with ICS or the relevant government authority before applying.