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Qantara Consulting T/A Western Sydney Migration Solutions is a professional immigration advisory firm based in Western Sydney, Australia and serving clients from different industries and geographical locations. Our migration consultants assist with visa compliance, immigration advice and visa application services.

Every circumstance is unique, and we carefully pay attention to details while assessing and bring out the appropriate opportunity to assist our client with their migration journey to Australia.

We always committed to maintain full professional standards of practice and our consultant is registered with Office of the Australian Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA) and an active member of the Migration Institute of Australia (MIA). We always professionally represent our clients' interests to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection Citizenship (DIBP), State / Territory government and other relevant independent bodies.

Say hello to +61 2 8006 8008 or simply flick an email to office@wsms.com.au

We endeavour to provide fast, detailed responses to your enquiries within 1 to 2 business days. Your enquiry is very important to us, and we do appreciate your patience in this regards.

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Skilled Independent visa subclass 189

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Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)

This visa is for points-tested skilled professionals who are not sponsored by an employer or family member or nominated by a state or territory government. This visa allows you to live and work in Australia as a permanent resident. You might be eligible to apply for this visa if invited. When you will receive the letter of invitation, you must also have:

  • Nominated an occupation that is on the relevant skilled occupation list
  • Obtained positive skills assessment for that occupation
  • Age under 50 years
  • Achieved the score specified in your letter of invitation based on the factors in the points test
  • At least competent English (IELTS score 6.0)
  • Work experiences requirement

Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489)

This visa allows skilled workers to live and work in specified regional areas in Australia for up to four years. The applicant might be eligible to apply for this visa if invited. When invited, the applicant must also have-

  • been nominated by an Australian State or Territory government agency or sponsored by an eligible relative living in a designated area
  • nominated an occupation that is on the relevant skilled occupations list
  • a suitable skills assessment for that occupation
  • not yet turned 50 years of age
  • achieved the score specified in your letter of invitation based on the factors in the points test
  • at least competent English

 

Partner visa (sub-classes 820 and 801)

This visa allows the spouse or de-facto partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia. The temporary Partner visa (subclass 820) is the first stage towards a permanent Partner visa (subclass 801). The applicant must be in Australia when he/she applies and also when this visa is decided.

Visitor visa (subclass 600)

This visa lets you visit Australia: to visit or for business visitor purposes for up to three, six or 12 months.

Points Tested Skilled Migration

To apply for a Points Tested Skilled Migration visa, at time of invitation the applicant must nominate an occupation that is on the relevant Skilled Occupation List (SOL). The applicant is also required to provide evidence that he/she has assessed his/her skills as suitable for that nominated occupation by the relevant assessing authority.

Qantara Consulting can help and guide you to get your skill assessed from the relevant assessing authority. We have specialised consultants who can pre-assesse your file before final submission so that you get positive outcome straight away.

State Territory Government Nomination

State and Territory governments may nominate visa applicants who have an occupation that is in shortage in their particular State or Territory. This State/Territory nomination will add 5 more points to your application. State and Territory governments who may offer nomination are:

Skilled Independent visa subclass 189

Free to move!

 

  • Australian Capital Territory
  • New South Wales
  • Northern Territory
  • Queensland
  • Tasmania
  • Victoria
  • South Australia
  • Western Australia

Details at Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) permanent residence visa. 

Student Visa

Contact us, if you want to extend your student visa (SC 500), change course or want to bring your partner in Australia.

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