Australia Migration under subclass 189, 190

[Jaspal Singh]

Australia is one of best destinations where people from all over globe wish to migrate. There are so many reasons behind this but here we will not discuss all this, as our topic is to focus on different aspects. If you are planning to migrate Australia permanently, it’s a perfect decision in view of Australia’s high employment rate, fast growing industries, high standard of life, latest infrastructure and good quality of life.

The other special thing about Australia immigration is its multiple visa categories designed for immigration and visa applicants. There are different visa categories like skilled migration visas, business investment visas, family visas etc. Out of these, the most popular is the skilled migration visas.

Basically there are two type of skilled migration PR visa in Australia –

189 Skilled Independent

190 – Skilled State Nominated

189 visas don’t have any requirement of showing funds proof.

What is state nominated visa subclass 190?

The state nominated Subclass 190 visa is a permanent visa for skilled workers who want to live and work in Australia and have been nominated by an Australian state or territory. However, to apply for subclass 190 visa, you first need to obtain the nomination from the Australian state or territory in which you want to move.

Each state/territory maintains a list of occupations in short supply. If an applicant gets an invitation, they are expected to live for at least 2 years inside that particular State/Territory.

Subclass 190 is point based skilled visa

Visa subclass 190 is point based visa, where you have to score a minimum of 60 points in Australia Immigration point test which is based on the factors like age, qualification, work experience, skills, English language ability etc.

Subclass 190-visa nomination provides you additional immigration points

Apply for visa nomination from any state where you want to live and once you get the state nomination, you get the 5 extra points which are added in the Australia Immigration point test. It further helps you to get the invitation to apply for permanent residency in Australia.

What is the process to apply for subclass 190?

The basic process to apply for subclass 190 is mentioned below:

• First of all your occupation must be listed on updated demand list of that particular state.
•  You must meet all the eligibility requirements
• If you meet all eligibility requirements the next step is to get your skills assessed by a relevant assessing body. The concerned accessing body will access your skills according to your qualification.
• After that you have to submit submit Expression of Interest in online SkillSelect to apply for subclass 190 visa. The skillselect asks you certain questions based on your profile and if you are selected based on your profile score, you will get the invitation apply for visa subclass 190 visa.
• Wait for EOI processing time and state or territory nomination
• Apply for Australia PR

What are the English language requirements to apply for subclass 190?

DIBP has made mandatory for all the Australian immigration applicants to prove their English language ability and hence, an applicant either needs to give IELTS or PTE to test their English language skills.

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