Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189) New Zealand Citizen Stream

The Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) also has the New Zealand Citizen Stream.

Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189) New Zealand Citizen Stream

The Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) also has the New Zealand Citizen Stream. This stream is designed for New Zealand citizens who have usually worked and lived in Australia for at least five years. This visa is perfect for Kiwi workers who would like to get Australian permanent residency and Australian citizenship.

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Skilled Independent visa for New Zealand Citizen subclass 189

The Skilled independent visa (subclass 189) also has the New Zealand Citizen Stream. This stream is designed for New Zealand Citizens who have usually work and live in Australia for at least 5 years. This visa is the perfect for Kiwi workers who would like to get Australian Permanent residency and Australian citizenship.
The basic eligibility requirements for applicants are:
  • Currently hold a New Zealand Special category visa (subclass 444).
  • Have usually resided in Australia for at least the last 5 years
  • have started living here on or before 19 February 2016
  • have a taxable income above $53,900 for at least 3 years
The New Zealand Citizen applicants for this visa can enjoy the following benefits:
  • This Stream is not restricted by migration quota set by Australian department of home affairs
  • This visa has very quick processing times. Most visa will be grant within 10 months
  • Less application paperwork

Basic Eligibility

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Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)

Points tested stream

This visa lets invited workers with skills we need live and work permanently anywhere in Australia.

Stay

Permanently

Cost

From AUD4,045

Processing Time

Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)

New Zealand stream

This visa lets eligible New Zealand citizens who have demonstrated commitment and contribution to Australia, live and work in Australia permanently.

Stay

Permanently

Cost

From AUD4,045, for the main applicant. The visa application charge is paid in two instalments (20% at time of lodgement and 80% as a second instalment before we can grant the visa.)

Processing Time

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