Subclass 190 and Subclass 489 are the point based visa system for Australian Immigration.
Many of the aspirants dream of settling in Australian continent either for study or work purposes. Therefore, subclass 190 and Subclass 489 are the categories of visas which one can apply to get permanent residency in Australia.
Australia is known for its well organized point based immigration system, multiple skilled visa categories, and fast visa processing time.
Both subclass 190 and subclass 489 falls under the state nominated visa which is the most famous categories to get Australian PR.
First you need to know what a state nominated visa in Australia is, it is one of the most applied skilled visa categories where you need to get the nomination from a state or territory government agency in Australia.
Subclass 190 or Skilled nominated Visa allows skilled workers to come and work in Australia once they have been nominated by a state or territory. The candidates need to get a maximum score of 60 points in skilled immigration point test to make themselves eligible. It is a permanent visa which allows you to stay in Australia for indefinite time period.
Calculate my 190 visa points
Whereas, subclass 489 or Australia Skilled Regional Visa 489 is a 4 year provisional visa which allows workers to live and work in the provision or regional areas to obtain permanent residence. After living in regional area for at least 2 years and working in that regional area for at least a year, then you can apply for a permanent residence.
The key requirements to obtain subclass 190 are:
- Nominate your occupation from skill occupation list
- You must be below 50 years of age
- A skilled assessment report of the nominated occupation form a relevant authority
- Must have a nominated/sponsored letter from an Australian state or territory.
- Proficiency of English language
You can apply through different categories mentioned below to obtain subclass 489 visa:
- Submit EOI and get an invitation to Apply as a skilled worker.
- Must have a provisional visa subclass like 475, 487, 495 or 496 for at least 2 years
- A family member who has a subclass 489 visa or a provisional visa in subclass 475, 487, 495 or 496.
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