Australia
Software Engineer Visa Route
Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)
ICT professionals typically achieve strong points scores and receive invitations quickly in SkillSelect.
Minimum Salary
A$120,000
Processing Time
8–16 weeks
Path to PR
Immediate PR
Job Offer
Not required
Language requirement:
Competent English (IELTS 6.0 per band)
Eligibility requirements
- 1ICT degree or equivalent and ACS (Australian Computer Society) skills assessment
- 2Competent English: IELTS 6.0 in each of the four bands
- 3Minimum 65 points on the points test
- 4Age under 45
- 5Occupation listed on the MLTSSL (ICT roles generally qualify)
Document checklist
- Valid passport
- ACS skills assessment outcome
- IELTS test results
- Degree and transcripts
- Employment reference letters
- Police clearances
- Medical examination results
Step-by-step process
- 1
Submit skills assessment to ACS
- 2
Complete IELTS at 6.0+ per band
- 3
Calculate points (age, education, experience, English) and submit EOI in SkillSelect
- 4
Receive invitation to apply (189 draws regularly invite ICT professionals)
- 5
Lodge visa application within 60 days
- 6
Complete medical examination and police checks
- 7
Receive visa grant
Official source
Always verify requirements directly with the official Australia immigration authority.
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