Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) Skilled Independent Visa is for points tested skilled workers who are not sponsored …show more content…
Based on your age, you can get upto 30 points.
• English Language ability: - You must have flair in English language when you are invited to apply or when you lodge an application. For a competent English level, no points are awarded. However, for proficient English, you can get up to 10 points and for superior English level, you can get upto 20 points. The English language abilities of the candidates can be accessed through various tests such as IELTS, OET, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic. Cambridge Advanced Test results would be considered if the test was taken on or after January 1, 2015.
• Skill Employment:- For skilled employment, you can get up to 20 points. To claim for skilled employment points, you must have at least 20 hours of paid work per week in your related occupation.
• Educational Qualifications
• Partner’s skills
• Accreditation in Australia’s community languages
You can receive 5 points if you meet Australian Study requirements and you have lived or studied in regional Australia or low population Metropolitan area. You also need to provide documents to prove that you have lived, such as gas, power or phone bills and rental agreements. You also need to submit documents where you studied and letters from your educational