Move to Australia through Skilled Independent Visa (189)
Permanent residency is possible — but only if your CRS score is competitive enough. Most Philippines applicants miss this by focusing on the wrong things.
Permanent Residency8–14 months$4,910 AUD total cost
Verified: Mar 2026
🚀 Start Here
Here's how the process works at a high level — but the order and strategy matter more than the steps themselves.
1
Check skills on Skilled Occupation List
2
Get skills assessment
🔒 2 more steps — including the exact order that avoids delays
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High Points Required189 visa typically requires 85–95 points. Maximize English scores and consider state nomination (190) for +5 points.
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Healthcare PriorityAustralia runs priority processing for healthcare workers. Nursing is consistently on the shortage list with lower points thresholds.
Most applicants follow the right steps.
Just in the wrong order.
⚠️ Most Philippines applicants waste weeks or get their visa delayed because they follow the wrong order.
🔒 Paid plan
Unlock the Exact Application Plan That Gets You Invited (ITA)
This is where most applicants lose points, delay their profile, or miss invitations.
You're reading the overview. But the difference between approval and rejection comes down to what you do, in what order, and what mistakes you avoid. This plan is tailored specifically for Philippines applicants moving to Australia.
✓Complete 189 guide for Filipinos
✓Nursing pathway details
✓Points calculator
✓Skills assessment guide
✓State comparison for 190
✓Settlement resources
✓How to position your profile (or when it's not worth applying yet)
What you get
$29
Instant access. No guesswork. Built for Philippines applicants.
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Built using official government data and real application patterns
Permanent ResidencyDirect permanent residency. Citizenship eligible in ~4 years.