Visa Subclass 189 and 190 are a part of the Australian Skilled Migration program suitable for applicants seeking permanent residency in the country. Requirements and application processes are similar, but there are some key differences you need to know. Not sure which one to apply for? Here are the key things to consider!
189 Visa Australia
This is an independent skilled visa granted to applicants who have an occupation on the skilled shortage list. In order to apply, you need a positive skills assessment and meet English language, character and health requirements. You also receive an invitation from the Department and submit an expression of interest.
What can you do with this visa?
- You are allowed to work and study anywhere in Australia
- You can sponsor relatives for permanent residency
- You may become an Australian citizen
Visa 198 is permanent once granted, and it is the perfect solution for anyone who wants to get permanent residency and subsequently become an Australian citizen. Not sure if you are eligible? Here are the main criteria you need to satisfy:
- Be able to find your occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list
- Have a suitable skills assessment
- Be invited to apply for this visa
- Score at least 65 at the points test
- Be under the age of 45 when you are invited to apply for the visa
- Be competent in the English language
- Meet the health requirement
- Meet the character requirement
- Have paid your debt to the Australian government
- Not have a visa cancelled or a previous application refused
- Sign the Australian Values Statement
190 Visa Australia
Visa Subclass 190 is also permanent and suitable for candidates seeking permanent residency. It is different from the visa 189 because it requires an applicant to be nominated by one of the Australian states or territories. You are also required to have a suitable occupation, but it has to be on the skilled shortage list of the Australian state or territory that nominates you. It can be an occupation on either the medium to long-term list or on the short-term list. One of the requirements is that you need to make a commitment to work and live in the state or territory that nominates you for a minimum of two years. How does the nomination work? You must be nominated by the governmental agency in one of the states or territories before an invitation from the Department can be issued.
What can you do with this visa?
- You are allowed to work and study anywhere in Australia
- You can sponsor relatives for permanent residency
- You may become an Australian citizen
The list of requirements is similar to the one for Visa Subclass 189, but there is one key difference:
- Be nominated by one of the Australian states or territories
- Be able to find your occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list of the state or territory which nominates you
- Have a suitable skills assessment
- Be invited to apply for this visa
- Score at least 65 at the points test
- Be under the age of 45 when you are invited to apply for the visa
- Be competent in the English language
- Meet the health requirement
- Meet the character requirement
- Have paid your debt to the Australian government
- Not have a visa cancelled or a previous application refused
- Sign the Australian Values Statement
