[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":81},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fvLzP7Nlo_it5VTCoqWtUnJze2QDJcXOpgNYeaQcN89o":3,"$fgGpcmMruo6TMQJxznk5nf1eKETMXqIT4gThpSNXjC4M":34},{"_id":4,"name":5,"subclass":6,"slug":7,"category":8,"type":9,"description":10,"officialUrl":11,"sections":12,"__v":33},"69e1a26f403a1dad6f459396","Skilled Independent visa","189","skilled-independent-189","Work","Permanent","For invited workers, eligible New Zealand citizens and eligible Hong Kong or British National (Overseas) passport holders with skills Australia needs, to live and work permanently anywhere in Australia.","https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskilled-independent-189",[13,17,21,25,29],{"title":14,"content":15,"_id":16},"Overview","(Subclass 189)\n\n# Skilled independent visa\n\nThis visa is for invited workers, eligible New Zealand citizens and eligible Hong Kong or British National (Overseas) passport holders with skills we need, to live and work permanently anywhere in Australia.\n\n### Basic Eligibility\n\nSee the relevant stream","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459397",{"title":18,"content":19,"_id":20},"Important information","The Skilled Independent (subclass 189) (New Zealand stream) visa permanently closed to new applications on 1 July 2023. For more information see [Recent changes](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fwhat-we-do\u002Fskilled-migration-program\u002Frecent-changes).","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459398",{"title":22,"content":23,"_id":24},"Points tested stream","Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)\n\n## [Points tested stream](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskilled-independent-189\u002Fpoints-tested)\n\nThis visa lets invited workers with skills we need, to live and work permanently anywhere in Australia.\n\n-   You don't need a sponsor or nominator\n\n-   You must be invited to apply\n\n-   You must be under 45 to be invited\n\nStay\n\nPermanently\n\nCost\n\nFrom AUD4,910.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f459399",{"title":26,"content":27,"_id":28},"New Zealand stream","Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)\n\n## [New Zealand stream](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskilled-independent-189\u002Fnew-zealand)\n\nThis visa lets eligible New Zealand citizens who have demonstrated commitment and contribution to Australia, live and work in Australia permanently.\n\nStay\n\nPermanently\n\nCost\n\nN\u002FA\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45939a",{"title":30,"content":31,"_id":32},"Hong Kong stream","Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)\n\n## [Hong Kong stream](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fskilled-independent-189\u002Fhong-kong)\n\nThis visa lets eligible Hong Kong or British National (Overseas) passport holders who have demonstrated commitment to Australia, live and work in Australia permanently.\n\n-   You must hold a Hong Kong passport or a British National (Overseas) passport\n-   You must meet certain visa requirements\n\n-   You must meet certain residence requirements\n\nStay\n\nPermanently\n\nCost\n\nFrom AUD4,910.00\n\nProcessing Time\n\nFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the [visa processing time guide tool](https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-processing-times\u002Fglobal-visa-processing-times). This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.\n\nWe assess applications on a case-by-case basis, and actual processing times can vary due to individual circumstances including:\n\n-   whether you have lodged a complete application, including all necessary supporting documents\n-   how quickly you respond to any requests for additional information\n-   how long it takes to perform required checks on the supporting information provided\n-   how long it takes to receive additional information from external agencies, particularly in relation to health, character, and national security requirements\n-   how many places are available in the migration program","69e1a26f403a1dad6f45939b",0,[35,56,66,74],{"name":36,"slug":37,"city":38,"state":39,"services":40,"phone":52,"website":53,"stateSlug":54,"citySlug":55},"Australian Immigration Law Services","australian-immigration-law-services","Sydney","NSW",[41,7,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51],"skilled-nominated-190","skilled-work-regional-491","permanent-residence-skilled-regional-191","skilled-employer-sponsored-regional-494","skills-in-demand-482","employer-nomination-scheme-186","partner-820-801","student-500","temporary-graduate-485","global-talent-858","visitor-600","61280542537","https:\u002F\u002Faustraliavisa.com","new-south-wales","sydney",{"name":57,"slug":58,"city":59,"state":60,"services":61,"phone":62,"website":63,"stateSlug":64,"citySlug":65},"Immagine Australia Immigration Pty. Ltd.","immagine-australia-immigration-pty-ltd","MELBOURNE","VIC",[41,7,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51],"61370202981","http:\u002F\u002Fwww.IMMagine-immigration.com","victoria","melbourne",{"name":67,"slug":68,"city":69,"state":60,"services":70,"phone":71,"website":72,"stateSlug":64,"citySlug":73},"Maison Chen Law Group","maison-chen-law-group","FITZROY",[41,7,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51],"61370651628","https:\u002F\u002Fmaisonchenlaw.com.au","fitzroy",{"name":75,"slug":76,"city":77,"state":60,"services":78,"phone":79,"website":80,"stateSlug":64,"citySlug":65},"VISAENVOY","visaenvoy","Melbourne",[41,7,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51],"61395217577","http:\u002F\u002Fvisaenvoy.com",1776407293787]