LeeWilliams Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 187 visa not 189 Correct me if I'm wrong, but is it possible to applied for this visa via direct entry even though I don't have an employer to sponsor me? Direct Entry stream You might be able to get this visa under the Direct Entry stream if one of the following applies to you: have been nominated for a position under this stream (or were nominated for a position before 1 July 2012) and that nomination has been approved you have never, or only briefly, worked in Australia you hold a Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457) but do not qualify for the Temporary Residence Transition stream you are applying directly from outside Australia. The second and last point apply to me. If so, how do I go about applying for this? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozmaniac Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Correct me if I'm wrong, but is it possible to applied for this visa via direct entry even though I don't have an employer to sponsor me? Direct Entry stream You might be able to get this visa under the Direct Entry stream if one of the following applies to you: have been nominated for a position under this stream (or were nominated for a position before 1 July 2012) and that nomination has been approved you have never, or only briefly, worked in Australia you hold a Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457) but do not qualify for the Temporary Residence Transition stream you are applying directly from outside Australia. The second and last point apply to me. If so, how do I go about applying for this? thanks I'm confused (though it may be you who's confused). You've asked about a 189 but the Direct Entry stream info in your post is a copy and paste of information about the 186 (or perhaps 187) employer sponsored visa. The 189 is an independent, points tested visa and no employer sponsorship is required. You must have an occupation on the SOL, a positive skills assessment in that occupation and a score of at least 60 points on the points test. When you meet those requirements, you lodge an EOI and must wait until you receive an invitation to apply for a visa. If your occupation is only on the CSOL and not also on the SOL, you are not eligible for a 189. A new SOL will be released within the next week or so and some occupations will be added (some are already announced) and some may be removed. http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/pdf/sol.pdf The current SOL. Already announced are the additions of Chef, Bricklayer and Tiler. http://www.immi.gov.au/Visas/Pages/189.aspx 189 visa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 I think you have your visas confused. This is a employer sponsored visa and therefore does require the sponsorship of an employer. The 189 is an independent visa and does not require sponsorship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeWilliams Posted June 10, 2014 Author Share Posted June 10, 2014 Oops wrong visa! I meant 187. Apologies; don't seem to be able to edit the thread title. Anyways, my question is for the 187 visa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozmaniac Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 A 187 via either stream (Direct Entry or Temporary Residence Transition) always requires employer sponsorship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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