Points Categories for Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)
In addition to meeting eligibility requirements for the 189 Skilled Independent Visa, a key consideration as to whether you’ll be offered an Invitation to Apply comes down to your points.
This page will explain how the 189 points system works, and the breakdown of how many points you can get based on your situation.
Do you qualify for a visa?
Free AssessmentWhat categories are points granted in?
When applying for a 189 visa, you will accrue points in a number of categories.
These categories are listed below, and you can click on each category to find out more about how the points can be claimed.
- Age (up to 30 points)
- Qualification/s and location of qualifications (up to 50 points)
- Years of skilled work experience (up to 20 points)
- English test score (up to 20 points)
- Partner / relationship points (up to 10 points)
Getting support with a Skilled Visa
Many people don’t know that even if you meet the point requirements, you are not guaranteed to be granted the specified amount of points if you are unable to provide evidence the government deems as suitable to verify your points.
Given how competitive the skilled independent visa pathway is, you definitely wouldn’t want to risk having your application knocked back due to unsuitable evidence. This is where using a Registered Migration Agent, like True Blue Migration can be a game changer.
We have a team of experts who have lodged hundreds of successful skilled visa applications and are trained to know exactly what the government is looking for.