Direct Australian Permanent Residency visa for high-caliber skilled workers without requiring state nomination or employer sponsorship.
Calculate your GSM point score with Pathvora's legal processing team.
Why Subclass 189 remains the most sought-after Australian Permanent Residency stream.
No regional or state restrictions. Live, work, and set up businesses in any city across Australia, including Sydney and Melbourne.
You are completely independent. Change jobs, sectors, or employers freely without needing sponsorship transfers or approvals.
Enjoy full access to Australia's Medicare healthcare, free public schooling for dependents, and eligibility for Australian Citizenship.
The GSM points breakdown used by SkillSelect to issue Invitation to Apply (ITA) rounds.
| GSM Factor | Criteria Breakdown | Maximum Weight Points |
|---|---|---|
| Age Metric | Highest points awarded to 25–32 age demographic tier | Up to 30 Points |
| English Proficiency | Superior English (IELTS 8.0 Each / PTE 79 Each) | Up to 20 Points |
| Overseas Experience | 8+ years of relevant skilled employment outside Australia | Up to 15 Points |
| Australian Work Term | 1–8 years of skilled employment inside Australia | Up to 20 Points |
| Educational Level | Doctorate / PhD (20 Pts), Bachelors / Masters (15 Pts) | Up to 20 Points |
| Single / Partner Bonus | Single candidate OR Skilled Spouse with Positive Assessment | Up to 10 Points |
How our executive legal team manages your application from skill audit to PR grant.
We process your degree and work credentials with statutory assessing bodies (ACS, VETASSESS, EA) for a positive assessment.
We lodge your Expression of Interest (EOI) profile in SkillSelect, optimizing factor weights to maximize score position.
Once Home Affairs issues an ITA, we assemble, audit, and verify all medical, police, and financial documentation.
We submit the final e-application within the 60-day window, securing your Direct Australian Permanent Residency grant.
Clear answers to key questions about the Skilled Independent visa.
The statutory minimum requirement is 65 points. However, actual invitation cutoffs vary per occupation based on competition in the SkillSelect pool (typically 75–90+ points for high-demand roles).
No. Subclass 189 is completely independent. You do not need an employer sponsor, state nomination, or relative sponsorship to qualify.
Yes. You can include your spouse/partner and dependent children. All secondary applicants receive full Permanent Residency rights upon visa grant.