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Why Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) applications from India get refused

The grounds on which the Skilled Independent visa is refused for Indian applicants, and what to do after a refusal.

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The grounds we see most

  1. 1

    Claimed points not supported by evidence at application stage (employment years are the usual problem)

  2. 2

    Skills assessment or English result expired before invitation

  3. 3

    Health or character issues, or inconsistent information between the EOI and the application

Offshore refusals of student and tourist visas have no tribunal review. The path is a Freedom of Information request for the decision record, then a file that fixes the evidence gap.

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Questions

Can I appeal a refused subclass 189 from India?+

Offshore refusals of student and tourist visas have no merits review. Sponsored family visitor and partner visas carry a review right exercised by the Australian sponsor. For most Indian applicants the path is understanding the reasons and reapplying with a stronger file.

How do I see the officer's full reasons?+

Request your file under the Freedom of Information Act 1982. Personal records are free and the department must decide within 30 days.