Skilled – Independent (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 189) is a permanent residence visa. In one’s capacity as a permanent resident, he is allowed to stay in the Kangaroo Land for an indefinite period. The said permit also enables the holders to travel and gain admission into the country for a period of 5 years, from the time the permit is offered.

The end of the validity of the permit does not impact the permanent resident status of the candidates–provided they are present inside the borders of the nation. Still, those who are keen to carry on moving to and from the Kangaroo Land, in their capacities as permanent residents, in the wake of the ending of the validity period of their initial permits, are well advised to get hold of, what is called a Resident Return Visa (RRV). The eligibility, or otherwise, for an RRV will be dependent on the duration for which the aspirants may have stayed inside the country.

Independent (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 189): What can holders do?

The holders of the Independent (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 189) get the authority to do several things, and enjoy many benefits. Here below is mentioned some of such powers and benefits:

*This permit enables them & those, who are dependent on them and whose names have been duly mentioned in their applications for the said visa, to stay–in their capacities as permanent residents–inside the borders of Australia;

* Pursue studies in the country at school, Vocational Education & Training (VET) segment or university;

*Get quality health-associated care & costs at highly government-funded rates;

*Have access to some of the social security payments (this, however, depends on the waiting durations of time);

*Be entitled for the citizenship of the country (this, however, depends on the eligibility qualifications of the candidates); and

*Offer sponsorship to their family members for the prized permanent residency status of Australia.