Points-tested permanent residency with no sponsor required. Live and work anywhere in Australia.
Full permanent residency for you and your family the moment the visa is granted.
No employer, state or family nomination needed — you qualify on your own merits.
Unlike state-nominated or regional visas, the 189 lets you live and work anywhere in Australia.
The 189 is points-tested. You need at least 65 points to submit an EOI, but competitive occupations often require much higher. Because the 189 has no nomination points, your underlying score needs to be strong. We calculate it precisely and build a plan to maximise it.
Maximum points for applicants aged 25–32; points reduce above and below this range.
Higher points for Proficient and Superior English (IELTS, PTE and equivalents).
Points for years of skilled work experience, in Australia and overseas.
Points for recognised diploma, bachelor, master and doctorate qualifications.
Australian study, specialist education, professional year, partner skills and community language.
Tell us your age, English level, qualifications and work history. We will calculate your score and show you how to improve it — free of charge.
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We calculate your score and check your occupation against the current list.
We arrange the required skills assessment with the correct assessing authority.
We lodge your Expression of Interest in SkillSelect for the 189.
On invitation, we prepare and lodge a complete, decision-ready application.
We manage departmental requests through to your permanent visa grant.
The subclass 189 is a points-tested permanent residency visa for skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer, state or family member. On grant, you and your included family have full permanent residency and can live and work anywhere in Australia.
You need a minimum of 65 points to submit an Expression of Interest, but actual invitation cut-offs for many occupations are considerably higher and change with each invitation round. We calculate your realistic score and advise on how to maximise it.
No. The 189 requires no employer, state or family sponsorship. This independence is its main advantage — but because there is no nomination boosting your score, you generally need a strong points total to be competitive.
Yes. A positive skills assessment from the relevant assessing authority for your nominated occupation is required before you can be invited to apply. We guide you to the correct assessing body.
The 189 draws on a defined skilled occupation list. Whether your occupation qualifies — and under which assessing authority — depends on the current list and your ANZSCO code. We check this for you as part of the assessment.
Common levers include improving your English test result, gaining more years of skilled work experience, higher qualifications, an Australian study pathway, a professional year, or partner skill points. We build a tailored strategy for your situation.
Yes. Your spouse or de facto partner and dependent children can be included and receive permanent residency alongside you.
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