Posted on May 24 2024

What is the difference between Australia 189 visa and 190 visa?

By
Anshul Singhal
, Editor

Updated May 24 2024

What is the difference between Australia 189 visa and 190 visa

Australia has two types of PR visas for skilled workers. They are,

Subclass 189 – Skilled Independent Visa

Skilled workers who are not sponsored by anyone, such as an employer based in Australia, a family member who is in Australia, or a skilled worker who is not nominated by the state/territory, are issued an Australian PR visa under Subclass 180.

Subclass 190 – Skilled Nominated Visa

The Subclass 190 Visa is for the migrated skilled workers who are nominated by a state or a territory of Australia. This visa lets these sponsored skilled workers have permanent residency in Australia.

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Differences between Subclass 189 and Subclass 190

The major differences between both the visas are as follows:

S.No	Details	Visa Subclass 189	Visa Subclass 190
1	PR Visa Validity	5 years	5 years
2	Occupation should be listed	Yes	Yes
3	Family visa	Yes	Yes
4	Education, Employment, and English requirements	Yes	Yes
5	Sponsored by	–	State
6	PR Eligibility	–	It is a PR. However, applicants have to stay 2 years in a sponsored state
7	Temporary visa	–	–
8	Priority Processing	N/A	N/A
9	Applicants can enroll to Medicare	Yes	Yes

Processing Time:

Processing Time for the Subclass Visa 189 and Subclass Visa 190 are the same. They are as follows:

Stages of Process & Timelines:
1	Skills assessment	2-3 months
2	EOI	Yes
3	State sponsorship	2-3 months
4	Process Timelines	4-8 months

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Eligibility Criteria:

In order to be eligible to apply for the Subclass 189 Vis and Subclass 190 Visa, one must meet the following criteria:

Subclass 189	Subclass 190
The applicant's occupation must be listed in the Skilled Occupation List – SOL.	The Candidate must have a valid Skills Assessment Test for their skilled occupation, and the chosen occupation must be on the Skilled Occupation List – SOL.
The Candidate must take a skill assessment test from the Skill Select portal and answer a few questions based on their chosen skill.	The Candidate must be under the age of 45.
The candidates must have the minimum required score on the English Language Proficiency test.	The Candidate must score the required minimum points in the English Language Proficiency Test.
The Candidate must have a minimum score of 65 points on the Australia Immigration Points Grid.	The Candidate must score at least 65 points on the Australia PR Points Calculator.
The Candidate must receive an Invitation to Apply – ITA	The Candidate must have their Registration of Interest – ROI selected.