Short answer: Australia Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent) needs no state nomination or employer. You need a skills assessment, English and competitive points for a federal invitation. It is a permanent visa.
Information current as of October 2026.
Main conditions
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Occupation | On the relevant list with skills assessment |
| English | Minimum or higher score bands |
| Points | Age, English, work, education, etc. |
| Invitation | Federal draws by points and occupation |
| Family | Spouse and children as secondary applicants |
See Australia skilled.
Global Immigrate note
Confirm skills-assessment feasibility first. Applications are handled by Global Immigrate's in-house team.
Use programme matching or contact advisors.
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