Australia PR
pathways to Permanent Residency (PR) in Australia.
Australia PR
SUBCLASS 189 SKILLED INDEPENDENT VISA
KEY HIGHLIGHTS OF SUBCLASS 189
- Visa Type: Permanent Residency (PR).
- Sponsorship/ Nomination Required: None.
- Stay Duration: Indefinite – provides direct PR.
- Eligible Family Members: Spouse/partner and dependent children can be included.
- Freedom of Movement: You can live, work, and study anywhere in Australia.
- Citizenship Pathway: Eligible to apply for Australian citizenship after meeting residence requirements.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
You must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) and receive an invitation from the Department of Home Affairs.
Your nominated occupation must be listed on the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL).
A positive assessment from the relevant assessing authority (e.g., ACS for IT, Engineers Australia for Engineering, ANMAC for Nursing, etc.).
Minimum 65 points required, though practically 85+ is competitive.
Points are based on:
- Age (must be under 45 at invitation stage)
- English language proficiency (IELTS/PTE or equivalent)
- Skilled employment (Australian and overseas)
- Educational qualifications
- Partner skills
- NAATI CCL credential (+5 points for Punjabi/Hindi and other languages)
Must meet Australian health and character standards.
The Application Process STEP BY STEP
Evaluate whether your profile meets the minimum threshold.
Obtain a positive outcome from the designated authority.
Take IELTS/PTE or equivalent to prove Competent, Proficient, or Superior English.
Submit through SkillSelect with accurate details of skills, education, and work history.
Wait for selection based on points ranking.
Lodge a complete application within 60 days of receiving the ITA.
Undertake medical examinations and provide police clearance certificates.
Once approved, you receive Australian PR status.
Benefits of SUBCLASS 189
- Direct PR – no provisional stage.
- Work Rights – unrestricted access to the Australian labour market.
- Education – subsidised schooling for children and access to world-class universities.
- Healthcare – enrolment in Medicare, Australia’s public healthcare system.
- Social Benefits – access to certain social security benefits (after qualifying period).
- Citizenship Pathway – eligible for citizenship once residency requirements are fulfilled.
- Sponsor Family Members – ability to sponsor relatives for PR in future.
CHALLENGES IN SUBCLASS 189
Typically 7–12 months (varies by demand and occupation).
- Primary applicant: AUD 4,640
- Spouse/partner: AUD 2,320
- Child: AUD 1,160
(Fees subject to change by the Department of Home Affairs.)
CHALLENGES IN SUBCLASS 189
- Extremely competitive – higher points usually needed.
- Occupation ceiling – limited invitations in each round.
- Constantly changing rules – MLTSSL updates and invitation trends shift regularly.
- Documentation precision – any mismatch can lead to refusal.
Why Choose SWICS Pvt Ltd for SUBCLASS 189
- 22+ years of expertise in skilled migration visas.
- Led by Er. JP Singh, Certified Education Agent Counsellor (PIER Australia, ICEF Canada, British Council UK), with proven knowledge of education-to-PR pathways.
- Legal oversight by Advocate Trimaandeep Singh (LLM), ensuring all affidavits, declarations, and legal documents comply with Australian immigration law.
- Full support cycle: Skills assessment preparation, EOI filing, reference letter drafting, NAATI CCL guidance, and final visa application lodgement.
- Error-free, audit-ready files that withstand strict scrutiny from Australian authorities.
MLTSSL (Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL))
Occupations Grouped By Assessing Authority
This list covers some key occupations (not all 212) to illustrate how they are grouped by their official assessing bodies.
VETASSESS
- Construction Project Manager (133111)
- Primary Health Organisation Manager (134213)
- Environmental Manager (139912)
- Accountant – Internal Auditor (221214)
- Actuary (224111)
- Economist (224311)
- Valuer (224512)
- Surveyor (232212)
- Agricultural Consultant (234111)
- Agricultural Scientist (234112)
- Forester (234113)
- Chemist (234211)
- Environmental Consultant (234312)
- Biotechnologist (234514)
- Botanist (234515)
- Zoologist (234518)
- University Lecturer (242111)
Engineers Australia
- Construction Project Manager (133111)
- Primary Health Organisation Manager (134213)
- Environmental Manager (139912)
- Accountant – Internal Auditor (221214)
- Actuary (224111)
- Economist (224311)
- Valuer (224512)
- Surveyor (232212)
- Agricultural Consultant (234111)
- Agricultural Scientist (234112)
- Forester (234113)
- Chemist (234211)
- Environmental Consultant (234312)
- Biotechnologist (234514)
- Botanist (234515)
- Zoologist (234518)
- University Lecturer (242111)
AACA (Architects Accreditation Council of Australia)
- Architect (232111)
AITSL (Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership)
- Early Childhood (Pre-primary) Teacher (241111)
- Secondary School Teacher (241411)
- Special Needs Teacher (241511–241513)
ANMAC (Australian Nursing & Midwifery Accreditation Council)
- Registered Nurse – various specialties (254421–254425, 254499)
ACS (Australian Computer Society)
- ICT Business Analyst (261111)
- Systems Analyst (261112)
- Software Engineer (261313)
- Computer Network and Systems Engineer (263111)
MedBA (Medical Board of Australia)
- General Practitioner (253111)
- Cardiologist, Surgeon, Psychiatrist, etc. (253311 – 253999)
Other Assessment Authorities
- ACECQA – Child Care Centre Manager (134111)
- ACWA – Welfare Centre Manager (134214)
- AIM – Engineering Manager (133211 exception)
- CPAA / CAANZ / IPA – Accountant (General, Management, Taxation, External Auditor)
- SSSI – Surveyor (232212 alternate)
- AIQS – Quantity Surveyor (233213)
- AIMS / ANZSNM – Medical Laboratory Scientist (234611), Nuclear Medicine Technologist (251213)
- OCANZ – Optometrist (251411)
- AOPA – Orthotist / Prosthetist (251912)
- CCEA / AOAC – Chiropractor (252111), Osteopath (252112)
- APC – Physiotherapist (252511)
- PodBA – Podiatrist (252611)
- SPA – Speech Pathologist (252712)
- AASW – Social Worker (272511)
- APS – Psychologists (272311–272399)
- A legal admissions authority – Barrister (271111), Solicitor (271311)
- NAATI – Translator (272413)
Australian rules for PR are strict and complex, especially around:
- Correct ANZSCO mapping
- Choosing the right assessing authority
- Timing migration around codes and visa quotas
- Only legally qualified and deeply experienced consultants can navigate this accurately.
FAQ Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent Visa)
Australia’s Department of Home Affairs applies rigid laws and step-by-step compliance checks. Every part of the journey—ANZSCO code selection, skills assessment, Expression of Interest (EOI), invitation rounds, and final visa application—is governed by detailed legislation. Even a minor mismatch in duties, dates, or claimed points can lead to outright refusal.
👉 At SWICS Pvt Ltd, our team under Er. JP Singh and Advocate Trimaandeep Singh analyses the law line-by-line and ensures that every claim you make is legally defensible and backed by documentary evidence.
While forms are online, the interpretation of law and preparation of evidence are not. The online system is unforgiving; once an EOI or visa application is submitted with an error, it cannot be corrected. Government fees are non-refundable and very high.
👉 With 22+ years of experience, SWICS Pvt Ltd prepares decision-ready, audit-proof files. Advocate Trimaandeep Singh checks all legal documents, while Er. JP Singh ensures that education, employment, and NAATI credentials are strategically aligned for maximum points.
Most agents only fill forms. SWICS, however, offers:
- Legal Precision: Documents drafted and reviewed by Advocate Trimaandeep Singh, ensuring compliance with immigration law.
- Strategic Points Maximisation: Guidance from Er. JP Singh on English test targets, NAATI (Punjabi/Hindi) planning, and partner skills to raise your score.
- ANZSCO Code Strategy: Correct occupation mapping with future availability analysis.
- State & Federal Updates: Daily monitoring of legislative and policy changes.
This depth of service is what sets SWICS apart from basic form-filling agents.
- Wrong ANZSCO selection → skills assessment failure.
- Over-claiming points → refusal and 3+ years bar in some cases.
- Incorrect EOI → wasted invitations.
- Missing supporting evidence → file rejected despite correct forms.
👉 SWICS eliminates these risks with double-layered checks—legal vetting by Advocate Trimaandeep Singh and technical migration strategy by Er. JP Singh.
While the legal minimum is 65 points, recent trends show successful invitations often occur at 85+ points. Reaching this level usually requires a combination of:
- Superior English
- Relevant overseas and/or Australian work experience
- NAATI CCL credential (+5)
- Partner points (if applicable)
👉 SWICS helps you engineer your points plan well in advance, making your case competitive before invitation rounds.
Yes. Many Indian applicants gain 5 crucial points through NAATI CCL in Punjabi or Hindi. SWICS Pvt Ltd provides structured guidance, practice materials, and exam strategy, ensuring that clients not only attempt but successfully pass this vital credentialing exam.
Australia’s immigration law is technical. For example, statutory declarations, affidavits, and reference letters must match legal wording and ANZSCO definitions. Advocate Trimaandeep Singh, with an LLM qualification, ensures your documentation is legally compliant, reducing the risk of refusal due to technicalities.
On average, 7–12 months depending on occupation ceilings and DHA workload. With SWICS handling, delays are minimised because all documents are prepared correctly from the start, and any case officer requests are answered promptly and professionally.
If your occupation is no longer on the MLTSSL, you cannot proceed under 189. However, SWICS Pvt Ltd provides backup strategies such as Subclass 190 (state nomination) or Subclass 491 (regional nomination). We always prepare a Plan B so your migration dream doesn’t collapse due to policy shifts.
- 22+ years of immigration expertise.
- Government-approved and licensed consultants.
- Leadership of Er. JP Singh – a globally certified counsellor.
- Advocate Trimaandeep Singh – legal authority ensuring documentation accuracy.
- Proven Success Rate – Hundreds of successful PR files for Indian professionals.
👉 In a system where Australian rules are strict and unforgiving, only legally qualified and experienced consultants like SWICS can truly safeguard your future.
At Swics Pvt. LTD
- Er. JP Singh ensures your ANZSCO code aligns strategically with your background and keeps updated with future list changes.
- Advocate Trimaandeep Singh (LLM) validates that all supporting documents and submissions meet legal and migration standards—mitigating risks of refusal.
- Would you like me to produce the full MLTSSL list (all 212 occupations) by assessment body, or group them into broader profession categories (e.g. engineering, health, IT)?
