The Subclass 186 (Employer Nomination Scheme), Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent), Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated), and Subclass 191 (Permanent Residence - Regional) visas are all Australian Permanent Residency (PR) visas. They provide the opportunity to live, work, and settle permanently in Australia -one of the world's leading countries for quality of life.
So, what benefits do these visas offer?
- Live in Australia permanently as a permanent resident, with no limit on how long you can stay.
- Work and study anywhere in Australia, giving you greater opportunities for career growth and professional development.
- Access Medicare, Australia's public healthcare system, helping to significantly reduce medical expenses and providing access to a wide range of public health services.
- Be eligible for free English language classes through the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP), subject to eligibility requirements. (Available for Subclass 189, 190, and 191 visa holders.)
- Sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia, making it easier to reunite with your loved ones.
- Travel freely in and out of Australia for five years from the date your visa is granted. After that, you can apply for a Resident Return Visa (RRV) to maintain your travel rights as a permanent resident.
- Become eligible to apply for Australian citizenship once you meet the requirements set by the Australian Government.
For skilled migration visas such as Subclass 186, 189, 190, and 191, Skills Assessment is a crucial step in the visa application process.
Here's an important fact: you only need to complete your Skills Assessment once, and you can use the same assessment to apply for Subclass 189, 190, 191, and even 186 (provided it remains valid and meets the relevant visa requirements). This means that while you're waiting for an invitation to apply, you can also use your existing Skills Assessment to pursue another PR visa pathway and maximize your chances of achieving permanent residency.
Each occupation is assessed by a designated assessing authority, such as Engineers Australia (EA), Australian Computer Society (ACS), VETASSESS, Trades Recognition Australia (TRA), or other relevant professional bodies. Preparing your Skills Assessment early will help you stay ahead in your migration journey and minimize potential delays later in the visa process.
If you're planning to migrate to Australia through the skilled migration pathway, don't wait until invitations are announced. Start your Skills Assessment now so you'll be ready for the upcoming Subclass 189 invitation round, which is expected by the end of September. The sooner you prepare, the stronger your position will be when invitations are issued.
