Australian Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189)


Migrating to Australia through skilled migration is a common choice in the current market. Permanent residency can be obtained immediately without investment, employer guarantee, or business, and visa 189 can be applied without state government guarantee.


‧ Application time: 3 months

‧ Attached family members: spouse and unmarried children under the age of 23

‧ Visa fee: Main applicant: AUD4,240


Over 18 years old: AUD2,120

Under 18 years old: AUD1,060

Australian Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189)

Application requirements

* Successful application: permanent residence

* Age limit: 18 - 44 years old

* Points test requirement: 65 points

* English proficiency: IELTS score of 6 or above in each item

* Annual income: No specific needs

* Nomination: Invited by the Australian Immigration Service

* Residence time and area: Any area of Australia

* Occupational category: Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List

* Visa validity: 5 years of permanent residence (renewable)



# Points test is mainly based on factors such as the applicant's age, English proficiency, education and work experience.

AIMS Service Process

AIMS Service Process
  • 1. Preliminary enquiries to AIMS and understand the content of the program
  • 2. Immigration assessment by AIMS consultant
  • 3. Sign a service agreement with AIMS and pay the service fee, and collect various documents from th
  • 4. AIMS will apply for the Australian skills assessment on your behalf, and submit the Australian Immigration Expression of Interest (EOI)
  • 5. After receiving the invitation letter from the Australian Immigration Service, AIMS will reply on your behalf; and submit the visa application within 60 days
  • 6. During the period of waiting for approval, your family needs to undergo a physical examination and ask for no criminal record

Service Content

  • Service Content

    Analyze your "career skills"

  • Service Content

    Submit an Australian Skilled Migration Visa Application

  • Service Content

    Monitor application progress

  • Service Content

    Monitor application progress

  • Service Content

    Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to migrate to Australia

  • Service Content

    Submit an application for Australian skills assessment

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