A Freedom of Information report released in June 2021 shows the numbers of subclass 189 visas granted each month, and the total of applications still in the pipeline, at 31 May 2021.
The Subclass 189, Skilled independent visa, is for invited … Read the rest
On 19 February 2016, Australia announced a new pathway to permanent residence, and eventually citizenship, for certain New Zealanders currently living in Australia.
The pathway is available through the New Zealand stream of the Skilled Independent (subclass 189) visa as part of the General Skilled Migration program.
It is aimed … Read the rest
A Freedom of Information request, released in January 2020, has shown that the numbers of Skilled Visa grants has been reducing over the years between 2014 and 2019.
The grant numbers have dropped from an average of about 10,300 per month, down … Read the rest
The number of invitations issued in the SkillSelect invitation round on 10th January 2020 were:
1,000 for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) and
300 for the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored.
The number of invitations issued in the SkillSelect invitation round on 11 December 2019 was:
250 for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) and
200 for the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored.
The refusal rate for the subclass 189 visa would be expected to be very low, as most applications would have been vetted by the skill assessment, and expression of interest stages, before the actual application is made. However, a small number … Read the rest
This visa lets invited workers with skills we need live and work permanently anywhere in Australia.
You don’t need a sponsor or nominator but must be under 45 to be invited.
This … Read the rest
Invitation rounds for subclass 189 visas are normally run on the 11th day of each month.
Points needed in the August 2019 Subclass 189 visa allocation round:
0 visa invitations with 70 Points
0 visa invitations with 75 points
0 visa invitations … Read the rest
Business and Skilled Migration Queensland (BSMQ) is the state nominating body for the Queensland Government, and a business unit of Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ).
In partnership with the Department of Home Affairs, BSMQ nominates successful skilled and businesses applicants … Read the rest
The Skilled Independent Visa subclass 189 (Points-tested) stream is for Points-tested skilled workers, to live and work in Australia as a permanent resident, who are not sponsored by an employer or family member or nominated by a state or territory government.
