• You can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while the visa is valid.
• You can include your family members in your visa application and they can live, work and study in the same region as you.
• You can apply for permanent residency after 3 years of living and working in the region through the Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (subclass 191), which will commence on 16 November 2022.
For more information, you can visit the official website of the Department of Home Affairs or consult a registered migration agent.
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) eligibility
In order for you to be eligible for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189), you need to meet the following requirements:
• You must be under 45 years of age, unless you are exempt.
• You must have an occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list.
• You must have a suitable skills assessment for the occupation.
• You must have at least competent English, unless you are exempt.
• You must achieve the score specified in your visa application, which is based on factors such as age, education, work experience, etc.
• You must be invited to apply for this visa by the Department of Home Affairs.
• You must meet the health and character requirements.
You can check your eligibility for this visa by using the Points calculator or by consulting a registered migration agent. You can also find more information about this visa on the official website of the Department of Home Affairs or on other reliable sources.
