Overview: What’s This Australia 189 Visa?

You want to move to Australia. The Australia 189 visa is like your all-access pass. It’s for skilled folks who want to live and work there without needing a job lined up or a sponsor.

With this visa, you become a permanent resident. That means you can settle anywhere in Australia, get a job, study, and enjoy life like any local. If your skills match what Australia’s looking for, this visa’s basically your golden ticket.

Eligibility: Can You Get It?

Here’s the real deal:

• Your job must be on Australia’s list of wanted skills (they call it the Skilled Occupation List)
• You can’t be older than 45.
• You've got to prove your English is solid, usually through IELTS or PTE tests
• You need to score at least 65 points on their system (they count your age, experience, education, and how well you speak English)
• You’ll have to get your skills checked by an official Australian agency
• And, of course, pass health and police background checks

If you tick these boxes, you’re good to go!

Process: How Do You Actually Apply?

It’s not rocket science, but you've got to follow the steps:

• Make sure your job is on that special list
• Get your skills officially recognized by Australian authorities
• Put in an Expression of Interest (EOI) online, think of it as raising your hand and saying, “Hey, I’m interested!”
• Wait for the Australian government to invite you to apply
• When you get the invite, gather your papers and send in your visa application
• Chill and wait for their decision, patience is key here

Documents: What Stuff Will You Need?

Don’t get overwhelmed. Here’s what you’ll need:

• A passport that’s valid and ready to go
• Official report showing your skills are up to scratch
• English test results (like IELTS or PTE)
• Proof of your work history – letters or contracts from employers
• Your educational certificates
• Police clearance certificates from every country where you’ve lived for a year or more in the last 10 years
• Medical exam reports
• Sometimes, proof that you can support yourself financially

How Phoenix Immigration Consultant Services Can Help You Nail This

Look, applying for a visa can get confusing fast. One wrong form, one missing paper, and you could waste months.

That’s why we’re here.

At Phoenix Immigration Consultant Services, we’ll walk with you the whole way, checking if this visa fits you, helping with your skills assessment, guiding you through the Expression of Interest, sorting your documents, and answering all your questions.