Want a Work Permit Visa for Australia? Visa 190 or Visa 189? Skilled visa or Sponsored visa?

Work permit Visa for Australia

Looking for work permit visa for Australia? Getting into Australia on a work permit can be done via two channels, one is through the skilled independent visa application, subclass visa 189; and the other is via sponsored nomination visa application, subclass visa 190.

Skilled Visa Application (Subclass 189)

This application format has been designed for migrants without any sponsorship from the state, territory, employer or a family member in Australia.

The approval of an applicant solely depends on his skill, profile, experience, and skill score. This type of visa not just lets you in Australia, but also enables your accompanying family members a visa as well.

To apply for subclass 189 Visa for Australia you need to narrow down a single occupation in the SOL (Skilled occupation list) and submit an EOI (Expression of Interest).

Score Required- You’ll need to score a minimum 60 score in the point-based skill scoring system. Once you qualify in the scoring system, you’ll receive an ITA (Invitation to apply), and would be expected to apply for the visa within a 60-day period.

Sponsored Visa Application (Subclass 190)

There are various skill requirements in the entire Australia, however, some states or territories have a particular skill-set in mind, which other territories are not interested in.

All these occupations are registered under the sponsored list. To get an approval for this type of an application you need a state-approved nomination or sponsorship.

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You need to submit an EOI (Expression of Interest) through the SkillSelect online Immigration system of Australia in order to obtain a nomination from the particular state or territory government agency. The minimum score requirement in the point-based system is 60. Once you qualify in the scoring system, you’ll receive an ITA (Invitation to apply) through subclass 190. You would be expected to apply for the visa within a 60-day period.

Key Differences between Subclass 189 and 190 Work Permit Visa for Australia-

There are a few key differences between both the subclasses, which are mentioned below:

Subclass 189 has about 150+ occupations in its list, whereas subclass 190 has about 5000+ occupations in its list.

• The skilled visa application does not have any restrictions and the applicant can work and live anywhere in Australia, whereas the sponsored visa applicant must serve in the designated territory for a minimum period of 2 years.
• If you apply via the sponsored visa channel, you get a 5-point boost in your skill ranking, whereas in the skilled visa application you get no such benefit.

Processing Fee for Visa subclass 189 and 190

• For an Independent visa applicant, the fee is $3600
• For a Dependent visa applicant over 18 years of age the fee is $1800
• For a Dependent visa applicant under 18 years of age the fee is $900

 Other Key requirements

• You should be under 50 years of age
• Provide valid health and character certifications
• Possess an appropriate IELTS score to confirm English Proficiency
• Should have positive skill assessment certified from a recognized authority
• Get a score of 60 in the point-based skill ranking system

Whether you’re a businessman or an entrepreneur, a skilled employee or a self-employed freelancer, if you have the skills that Australia deems worthwhile, you’ll be warmly welcomed to the country.

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