What is a subclass 190 visa?

The Subclass 190 visa is a state-nominated skilled visa in Australia designed for individuals with skills in high demand in specific states or territories. This visa requires nomination by an Australian state or territory government, emphasizing the applicant’s commitment to residing and working in the nominating region. To be eligible for the Subclass 190 visa, candidates must first submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through the SkillSelect system, and upon receiving a nomination, they can then apply for the visa. This pathway leads to permanent residency and requires applicants to meet both state nomination and Department of Home Affairs criteria, including having skills listed on the relevant state or territory occupation list and obtaining a satisfactory skills assessment for their nominated occupation. The Subclass 190 visa offers skilled migrants the opportunity to contribute to the economic development of specific regions in Australia.

What is a subclass 491 visa?

The Subclass 491 visa is a skilled regional visa in Australia, offering two streams: the Family Sponsored stream and the State/Territory Nominated stream. In the Family Sponsored stream, applicants must be sponsored by an eligible family member residing in a designated regional area, and they need to be nominated by that family member. In the State/Territory Nominated stream, candidates are nominated by a state or territory government, and their occupations must align with the specific needs of the nominating region. Both streams require candidates to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through the SkillSelect system and have their skills assessed. The Subclass 491 visa provides a pathway to permanent residency and aims to address regional skill shortages by encouraging skilled migrants to settle and work in designated regional areas of Australia.