Independent Skilled Visa (subclass 189) New Zealand Stream
With this visa, eligible citizens of New Zealand who have shown dedication and significant contribution to Australia are able to live and work there permanently.
Independent Skilled Visa (subclass 189) Hong Kong Stream
• You need to fulfil specific visa requirements.
• You need to possess a passport issued by Hong Kong or a British National (Overseas) passport.
• You have to fulfil specific residency requirements.
Points tested stream
Invited workers with the necessary skills can live and work permanently anywhere in Australia with this visa.
- You have to be invited to apply;
- You don’t need a sponsor or nominator;
- You have to be under 45 to be invited
With the help of this visa, eligible holders of Hong Kong or British National (Overseas) passports who have shown a strong commitment to Australia are able to live and work there permanently.
Processing Time
Applications are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and due to unique circumstances, such as the following, actual processing times may differ.
- If your application is complete and has all required supporting documentation submitted.
- How fast you reply to requests for more information;
- How long it takes to run the necessary checks on the supporting documentation;
- How long it takes to get further information from outside sources, especially when it comes to national security, health, and character requirements.
- The number of spots available in the programme for migration.
We encourage you to contact us to arrange a consultation so that we can assess your circumstances and provide advice on your eligibility.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
Time Migration Services Pty Ltd. acknowledges the history, culture, diversity and value of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and pays respect to their elders past and present, as well as acknowledging future generations.
