Difference between 186, 189, and 190 Visas

What is the difference between 186, 189, and 190 Visas

• Subclass 186 offers a fixed job and a direct route to residency with its employer sponsorship.
• Subclass 189 provides independence from employer ties through competition.
• Subclass 190 offer additional points and particular regional opportunities.
• The different General Skilled Migration visas help individuals secure a Permanent Residency pathway.

 

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What is Subclass 186?

Visa subclass 186 is an Employer employer-sponsored visa; here, applicants are selected by sponsored employers to work in Australian states or territories. The applicant should be less than 45 years of age to apply for subclass 186.

 

Subclass 186 visas, also known as Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visas are permanent residency visas for skilled workers. This visa is available for temporary residents who are already living and working in Australia, and for those living outside Australia. This visa provides Australian permanent residency to the holder without any conditions.

 

What is Subclass 189?

The subclass 189 visa is a Skilled Independent Visa that is given to applicants based on their merit to secure a job position without any employer of a state or territory. The Skilled Independent visa is a visa stream that attracts invited workers with specific skills that is required by the wider Australian community. If you meet all the requirements, you will be able to live, work, and study permanently anywhere in Australia. The subclass 189 visa is points-tested based on specific work skills.

 

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What is Subclass 190?

The Skilled Nominated 190 Visa or Subclass 190 is a points-tested visa for foreign skilled workers who are nominated by an Australian State or Territory government. Skilled Nominated Visa applicants must obtain a minimum of 65 points on a point’s assessment, be under the age of 45 years, and must be nominated by a State or Territory government in Australia.

 

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Comparison between Visa subclass 186, 189, and 190.

Factors	Visa subclass 186	Visa subclass 189	Visa subclass 190
Visa Type	Skilled Nominated Visa	Independent Skilled Visa	Skilled Nominated Visa
Occupation Lists	Applicants can select an occupation on the medium to long term skilled occupation list.	Applicants can select an occupation from the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) or the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)	Applicants can select an occupation from the MLTSSL, STSOL or a state/territory-specific occupation list.
Points Test	Must pass points test (at least 65 points)	Must pass points test (at least 65 points)	Must pass points test (at least 65 points) and receive nomination from a state/territory government
Processing Times	8 months to 12 months	16 months to 19 months	6 months
Nomination	Applicants must be nominated by an Australian employer before applying for this visa	Subclass 189 visa does not require nomination by a state or territory government.	Applicants of Subclass 190 must first secure nomination from an Australian state or territory government.
Permanent Residency Pathway	Direct pathway to permanent residency, but the 186 visa has a travel component that expires every 5 years	Direct pathway to permanent residency	Direct pathway to permanent residency
English Language	Must meet the minimum English language requirement	Must meet the minimum English language requirement	Must meet the minimum English language requirement
Residency Obligations	Provides unrestricted permanent residency, enabling applicants to live, work, and study in Australia.	Must reside in Australia as a permanent resident for at least 2 years before being eligible for citizenship	Must reside in Australia as a permanent resident for at least 2 years before being eligible for citizenship and live and work in the nominating state/territory for at least 2 years

 

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Conclusion

The employee-sponsored visas and general skill migration (GSM) visas require the applicant to possess the necessary skills. If you have all the required skills and consider Australia the best fit for the rest of your life, apply for these visas.

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