Unlock Permanent Residency in Australia Through The Subclass 189 — No Sponsorship, No State Nomination Required!

The Subclass 189 Visa is your direct pathway to independence and opportunity. We can help you get your 189 visa approved or your money back!

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What is a Subclass 189 Visa?

The Points-tested stream of the subclass 189 – Australia Skilled Independent visa allows highly skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer, State or Territory of Australia, or family member to live and work permanently in Australia.

If you wish to apply for this visa under the Points-tested stream, you must first obtain a positive skills assessment for your nominated occupation, and then lodge an Expression of Interest. If this is successful, you will be invited to lodge a visa application.

We can assist with all stages of this skilled visa journey.

The minimum requirements of the Points-tested stream of this visa are set out below:

Subclass 189 Requirements

Points-tested Stream

At the time that you are invited to apply for skilled independent subclass 189 visa, you must:

be under 45 years of age
nominate an occupation that is included on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
have your skills assessed by the appropriate Australian skills assessing authority as suitable for your nominated occupation
have competent English
score at least 65 on the relevant points test (which takes into account your age, English competency, qualifications and work experience, amongst other factors)

Anyone who wishes to apply for this visa under the Points-tested stream MUST first be INVITED to lodge an application by the Department of Home Affairs (the DOHA). In order to qualify for an invitation to apply for this visa, you must lodge an ‘Expression of Interest’ (EOI), which sets out how you meet the relevant requirements.

Step 1: Consultation & Initial Assessment

The first step is to schedule a video consultation with one of our Registered Migration Agents.

During this session, we will:

Conduct a pre-points assessment to calculate your eligibility under the current points-tested system
Review your personal and professional background, including your qualifications, work experience, and English language ability
Analyse current invitation round trends and show you the latest data and statistics for your occupation to help assess your likelihood of receiving an invitation
Explain relevant annual quotas, occupation ceilings, and state or territory nomination criteria, including current allocations
Explore all available visa pathways to permanent residency that suit your individual circumstances
Discuss all other relevant matters, such as bridging visas, health, character, family members, etc

Please note: Your eligibility is ultimately determined by the evidence you can provide to support your claims. We will review this as part of our assessment before proceeding with your Skills Assessment and/or Expression of Interest (EOI).

Following your consultation, we will provide you with a clear, fixed-fee quote outlining the steps ahead and associated costs.
We also offer split payment options to support you financially through the preparation and application stages.

Step 2: Comprehensive Review & Pre-Assessment

Once you engage in our services, we will conduct an initial comprehensive review & pre-assessment of your eligibility for this visa. This involves reviewing your qualifications, work experience, English language and other circumstances, to establish whether or not you are likely to meet the relevant requirements.

As part of this initial comprehensive review & pre-assessment, we will consider which MLTSSL occupation(s) you are likely to be able to nominate, and whether or not you are potentially eligible for a positive skills assessment from the relevant assessing authority for that occupation.

We will then provide you with informed and comprehensive advice about your ability to meet the minimum standards that the DOHA requires migrants to fulfil in order to qualify for an invitation to apply for this visa.

Note: Our initial assessment of your eligibility does not guarantee that you will (or will not) in fact obtain a positive skills assessment, or be issued an invitation to apply for this visa. In particular, whether or not the DOHA issues you with an invitation will depend upon how your points test score compares to the scores of other potential applicants, and whether or not the DOHA deems your nominated occupation to be required in Australia.

Step 3: Skills Assessment Lodgement

Should our initial assessment indicate that you are eligible for a positive skills assessment and EOI, we will prepare your skills assessment application.

For each skilled occupation listed on the MLTSSL, the DOHA has specified an assessing authority that may carry out skills assessments for that occupation. Only a skills assessment conducted by the relevant assessing authority will be accepted by the DOHA in support of an EOI.

We will provide you with a tailored list of the information and documents required to support your application. When you have provided the necessary details and documents, along with the required assessment fee, we will lodge your application with the applicable skills assessing authority.

Step 4: Expression of Interest

Once you have received a positive skills assessment from the skills assessing authority, we will prepare and lodge your EOI. Although you do not need to provide supporting documents at this stage, you MUST be able to provide evidence that the information supplied in the EOI is correct at the time that you are invited to apply for the visa.

You will subsequently receive a result and points score from the DOHA, which is used to rank you against other applicants who have lodged EOIs for this visa. The ranking is based partially on whether or not your occupation is a skill that Australia requires at the time your EOI is assessed. If your EOI is successful, you will be invited to lodge a visa application.

Note: The DOHA retains an EOI for 2 years from the date that it is lodged. During this time, your EOI can be updated if any of your circumstances change (e.g. you obtain a new qualification or skills assessment). If your ranking changes during this 2-year period, based on either your changing circumstances or Australia’s changing skill needs, you may be issued with an invitation to apply for the visa at that point in time.

Step 5: Visa Application

Once the DOHA has invited you to apply for this visa, we will prepare and lodge your visa application within the specified time frame, together with all of the documents that support the information that you provided in your EOI. This includes your skills assessment, English language test results, qualifications, work references and all other required documents.

We will look after the entire process for you and assist you with strengthening your supporting evidence prior to lodgement. We will provide you with your login details to our secure online portal upon commencement. This portal is used to safely and securely share important and confidential information and documents presented in your applications.

As every skilled visa application is different, we will provide you with tailored document checklists relevant to your specific situation.

We will complete all the necessary forms, applications and further submissions on your behalf.

You can rest assured that your Registered Migration Agent has prepared and lodged hundreds of applications similar to yours and is experienced in preparing ‘decision ready’ applications. It is important that we get it right the first time. For this reason, we will only lodge your application once we are confident that it has been prepared correctly.

Should your visa application be approved, you will be granted a permanent visa. You may be either in Australia or overseas when your visa is granted.

PLEASE NOTE: We estimate that it may take several weeks to prepare and lodge your application, with the time taken largely dependent on how promptly you provide us with the necessary supporting information and documents.

The time that it takes the DOHA to process your application is dependent upon its processing time service standards, and may also vary due to a number of other factors, including the complexity of your case, perceived risk factors and processing priorities.

If you are inside of Australia you will not be granted a bridging visa to remain inside Australia until step 5 (visa application) has been lodged. It can often take several months to complete the 4 previous steps and therefore we recommend making a start as soon as possible.

How to Maximise Your Chances of a Successful Australian Skilled Visa — Without the Stress, Delays, or Confusion

Are you a skilled worker who wants to become an Australian permanent resident?

Do you feel overwhelmed by the complex visa application process and unsure of your eligibility?

Don’t worry, we understand the emotions you’re going through, we assist skilled
visa applicants every single day of the working week.

We understand that the prospect of applying for a skilled visa can be daunting, especially if you’re not familiar with Australian immigration legislation. Knowing that one small mistake can jeopardise your dream of becoming an Australian permanent resident.

At Migration Unity, we’re here to help you navigate the skilled visa process with confidence and peace of mind. Our team of registered migration agents has years of experience in assisting skilled workers from all over the world to obtain the visas they need to live and work in Australia.

How can Migration Unity help you?

Your trusted partner, guiding you every step of the way to Permanent Residence or Citizenship!

Eligibility Assessment

During your initial consultation with our registered migration agents, we’ll determine your eligibility for a skilled visa and give you advice on your migration options under the Migration Act and Regulations.

Expression of Interest (EOI) Preparation

We’ll prepare and submit your Expression of Interest (EOI), ensuring your points are accurately calculated, and your profile is presented in the strongest possible way to increase your chances of receiving an invitation to apply for the 189 visa.

Skills Assessment

We’ll also help you identify your relevant nominated occupation and determine the most appropriate skills assessment authority. Once we identify that, we’ll prepare and lodge the skills assessment on your behalf and liaise with the assessing authority.

Visa Application

Once nominated, we’ll take care of the entire visa application process, conducting a thorough review of all supporting evidence and ensuring your application is complete and has the highest chance of success.

Bridging Visas

If you are already located in Australia, while awaiting a decision on your application, we will ensure you remain lawfully onshore through bridging visas.

Visa Grant and Post-Grant Support

Upon visa grant, we’ll provide an in-depth explanation of things to look out for, such as “enter by dates”, “must not arrive after dates”, travel return facilities and other reminders to ensure compliance with the relevant criteria.

What’s the best skilled visa subclass for you?

Perks of becoming an Australian permanent resident

Live and work in Australia without any restrictions

Access to a stable economy and job market

Access to public healthcare and education

Exposure to a diverse and multicultural society

Increased earning potential compared to your home country

Freedom to choose any employer or industry for work

You can sponsor certain eligible family members to come and live with you in Australia

You can apply for Australian citizenship and enjoy all the rights and privileges that come with it

Global Trust, Proven Results

Skilled Professionals From Around the World Trust Us to Help Them Migrate to Australia

Thousands of skilled visa applicants have turned to Migration Unity to guide them through skills assessments, points-tested visas, and permanent residency pathways — with clarity and confidence.

We’ve helped engineers, healthcare workers, IT professionals, tradespeople, and hundreds more from across the globe navigate Australia’s complex migration system and start a new life in Australia.

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Why Choose Us

The Migration Unity Advantage

Expert & Personalised Visa Support

Get peace of mind with honest, expert advice tailored to you, not a one-size-fits-all checklist. We’ve helped many couples navigate this process with confidence.

Real Results, Backed by Experience

Maximise your chances of a successful outcome with our highly experienced team.

No Visa, No Fee Money-Back Guarantee

Rest assured that you will be covered by our No Visa, No Fee, money-back guarantee.

Fixed Fee & Split Fee Payments

Know exactly every cent you will be paying upfront with no hidden additional charges. We also offer split fee payments to assist you financially while your application is being prepared.

Stress-Free Process

We take the stress out of preparing and lodging visa applications so you don’t have to. We have done it thousands of times!

Global Service

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How It Works

Initial Consultation

During this stage, we assess your unique situation, find the correct visa, and confirm your eligibility so we can plan your application accordingly.

Quotation

Once we understand your unique requirements, we’ll put together a fixed-fee quotation for our end-to-end migration services.

Preparation & Lodgement

From here, your Registered Migration Agent in Australia who specialises in your visa subclass will look after the entire process, from paperwork to lodgments, on your behalf.

Visa Application Decision

Once the application is finalised, we’ll guide you through the next steps of your migration journey!

Our Team

Reliable and registered migration experts, here to help

Taina Brennan

Co-founder & Registered Migration Consultant

Scott Brennan

Co-founder & Managing Director