Australia opens 20,000 PR visas: skilled Bangladeshis eligible
Australia has invited 20,000 applicants for its Subclass 189 permanent residency visa, opening opportunities for skilled professionals without employer sponsorship.
The Australian government has issued 20,000 invitations to skilled migrants under its Subclass 189 Skilled Independent visa programme. According to the Department of Home Affairs, the major invitation round was released for the October intake of the 2026–27 financial year.
The point-tested stream grants permanent residency without requiring employer sponsorship or state nomination. Successful applicants obtain the freedom to live and work anywhere in Australia, with priority given to occupations currently facing acute national shortages.
Qualified professionals in Bangladesh, including doctors, engineers, IT specialists, and teachers, can qualify if their occupation features on the skilled list. Candidates must submit an Expression of Interest via SkillSelect and pass skills assessments alongside English proficiency requirements.
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