Skilled Independent (subclass 189) processing time (2026)
Australia
Current processing time
6 to 15 months
Permanent Residence · Home Affairs global tool (via VisaPacks tracker)
as of July 2026Source: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Points-tested permanent residence for skilled workers without employer or state sponsorship. Low is the 50th percentile, high the 90th.
Estimate your Skilled Independent (subclass 189) timeline
Enter your filing (receipt) date. We apply the current Skilled Independent (subclass 189) range of 6 to 15 months to estimate a completion window.
Common questions
- How long does the Skilled Independent (subclass 189) take?
- As of July 2026, the Skilled Independent (subclass 189) in Australia takes about 6 to 15 months, per Home Affairs global tool (via VisaPacks tracker). Times change; confirm with the official source.
- What is the Skilled Independent (subclass 189)?
- Points-tested permanent residence for skilled workers without employer or state sponsorship. Low is the 50th percentile, high the 90th.
- Is this processing time current?
- Every figure here carries the date it was confirmed and a link to the source, and is refreshed on a schedule. Official processing times move, so treat this as a current estimate, not a guarantee.