Subclass 189, Subclass 190 & Subclass 489 visas - GENERAL SKILLED MIGRATION

GENERAL SKILLED MIGRATION VISAS

SUBCLASS 189, SUBCLASS 190, SUBCLASS 489

This is a permanent residency visa for people who have skills that are in shortage in the Australian labour market. Eligible candidates for this visa are must pass a points test in order to be eligible.

There a three visa subclasses that fall into this category all of which require the same basic requirements:

• be at least 18 years of age or over and younger than 50 years of age at time of invitation
• be assessed as having at least competent English language ability
• nominate an occupation on the skilled occupations list (SOL) or;
• consolidated sponsored occupations list (CSOL) (state or territory nominated only)
• obtain a suitable skills assessment in the nominated occupation
• meet the points test pass mark of 60 points
• meet the health and character requirements

Subclass 189 visa

• Skilled Migrant visas are for people who have skills that are in shortage in the Australian labour market. Eligible candidates for this visa must pass a points test in order to be eligible.
• Permanent residency visa that will allow all applicants to live, work and study anywhere in Australia.
• Applicants must nominate an occupation on the skilled occupations list (SOL) to be eligible for this subclass.

Subclass 190 visa

Permanent residency visa which requires nomination from a state or territory. Applicants must nominate an occupation on either skilled occupations list (SOL) or consolidated sponsored occupations list (CSOL) to be eligible for this subclass. Approved applicants must intend to live, work and study in the nominating state or territory for 2 years on arrival.

 

Subclass 489 visa

This is a temporary residency visa valid for 4 years. Applicants will require either nomination from a state or territory, or be sponsored by an eligible Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen relative. Eligible candidates for this visa are must pass a points test in order to be eligible.

If nominated by a state or territory; approved applicants you must live, work and study in a specified regional area in order to comply with the visa conditions.

If sponsored by an eligible relative, approved applicants you must nominate an occupation on the skilled occupations list (SOL) and must live, work and study in a designated area in order to comply with the visa conditions.

Holders of the Skilled Regional Nominated/Sponsored Visa (subclass 489) may be eligible to apply for permanent residency visa, should they be able to satisfy the criteria for the Skilled Regional (Residence) visa (subclass 887).