Australia Visa 489 closed w.e.f 16th September 2019

The Australian Immigration Department is no longer accepting state nomination applications for the visa 489. From today onwards, the candidates will not be able to submit their applications for the temporary resident visa. However, the applications that are received before 16th September, 2019 will be continue to process.

A new Skilled Worker Regional (Provisional 491) visa will replace the skilled provisional visa subclass 489 from 16th November 2019.

Alternative pathway to apply for Regional Visa 489

No new invitations to apply will be given for visa 489. So, if you haven’t received ITA for this visa till now there are no chances to receive any ITA in the near future. The selected candidates who got ITAs can submit their complete application till 15th November 2019.

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How the latest changes effects the applicants applying for Visa subclass 189, 190, 489?

Australia Skilled Immigration is all about getting high immigration point score. The immigration rules will not affect you much if you are eligible to apply for Australia PR and manage to get good immigration point score.

It is a known fact that immigration industry is highly fluctuating and anything can happen at any point of time. The occupational demand list can be removed, added or shifted from one occupational demand list to another.

The Australian Immigration department increased the Australia pass score from 60 to 65 points. This has been done to invite only those applicants who are skimmed and fit to live and work in Australia. The points are calculated for age, educational qualification, work experience, language ability and other factors.

Check your immigration point score using Australia Point Calculator

Thus, Australia Immigration process is strict but one should not deter in applying for the same. A point based systematic immigration process is followed to migrate the potential migrants through permanent residency visa programs. The country is in fact need of skilled and qualified workers who can contribute towards the growing economy of Australia.

Therefore, immigration rules are not strict for the migrants scoring high points. As per the latest invitation round results, the Australia immigration department is inviting applicants with 70 points and above.

Therefore, if you want to apply for Australian Permanent Residency Visathrough skill migration visa programs namely Australia skilled independent visa subclass 189, state sponsored visa subclass 190 and skilled regional provisional visa subclass 489.

· Check your occupation on required Australia’s occupational demand list

· Check your eligibility requirements

· After meeting the criteria, take skill assessment test. The relevant assessing authority will analyze your profile on the basis of work experience and educational qualification. A positive skill assessment is required to proceed further

· Submit expression of interest through online select. EOI is your way of notifying interest to apply for Australia PR to Australian immigration department

· Wait for state/territory nomination

· After getting ITA, apply for Australia PR

Therefore, no matter what the changes are being implemented, if you managed to meet Australia labour requirements, the government will surely invite you.

For further information related to Australia PR application and different PR programs eligibility it is suggested that you fill the free assessment form. Also, you may contact the visa and immigration experts of Aptech Global at info@aptechvisa.com

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Can my brother be my sponsor to get PR in Australia as he has PR and I have a working visa?

Yes, your brother can sponsor you for point based skilled migration visa subclass 489. This is a provisional visa that is valid for four years and after four years you have the option to apply for permanent residency visa.

There are certain requirements to fulfill for Australia Skilled Regional Provisional Visa Subclass 489:

· Your nominated occupation must be in high demand in regional area of Australia

· Your brother must be living in a designated area of Australia

· You must agree to live and work in Australia for at least 2 years

As already discussed that Australia skilled regional provisional visa is a point based visa. The applicants applying for Subclass 489 must score at least 65 points out of 100 on Australia point assessment grid. The points are calculated for age, educational qualification, work experience, relevant skills, language ability and other factors.

Check your immigration score using Australia Point Calculator

Also, Australia subclass visa 489 gives you additional 10 points for relative sponsorship. This adds your overall immigration point score and increases your chances to receive Invitation to Apply (ITA) from Australian government.

Apart from Subclass 489, your brother would not be able to sponsor you in any visa category of permanent residence of Australia.

Also, you must have required skills and qualifications to be able to apply for Australia permanent residency visa. Your brother can only support you in skilled provisional visa 489 by offering you 10 sponsorship points. The rest you have to look for yourself.

As per the latest invitation round results, the applicants for Subclass 489 visa are invited to apply with immigration score of 80 points and above.

Alternatively, if brother sponsorship is not required, you may apply for Australia Skilled Independent Visa 189 or Australia State Sponsored Visa Subclass 190.

To know more about your chance to migrate to Australia, it is suggested that you contact the visa and immigration experts of Aptech Global at 7503832132 or mail your query at info@aptechvis.com or at aptechvisa reviews

You may also like to read- All About Latest Australia Immigration Updates w.e.f. 1st July 2018

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