dls Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Hi Everybody! I'm new to all of this, so please be gentle..... I've been looking through past posts and there seems to be lots of really helpful info out there. I'm getting confused: Could someone explain the difference between a 189 and a 190 visa. From what I can tell, the 189 is state independent, the 190 is state sponsered. Is this correct? If so, does that mean under a 189 you can live anywhere in Australia, whilst the 190 you have to live in a specific state for 2 years (so long as my occupation is on the list) Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jen140977 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 I think you are pretty clued up!! 189 gives you the freedom to choose where you live. Benefit of 190 state sponsored is that you get 5 points extra. Not entirely sure on timescales but think 190 may be slighter quicker, but saying that our application has been relatively short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebourvellec Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 189 is independent but occupation needs to be on SOL and you need to be invited, higher points more chance of invitation, you can live any where in Australia. 190 is state nominated - occupation needs to be on csol and state occupation list. Once nominated you will receive invitation. You have moral obligation to live and work in the sponsoring state. State nomination also gives 5 points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolbreeze Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 As above, I was advised (on this forum) to apply for the 189 visa if I had enough points. I was able to submit an EOI with 70 points so didn't need the state sponsorship. I personally would have wanted to meet the 'moral' obligation of living in the state of sponsorship and so didn't want that restriction. I know others on here have got their way in to OZ via the 190 but move around anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dls Posted January 9, 2014 Author Share Posted January 9, 2014 Ah, I had forgottten about SOL/CSOL.Thanks for the replies and your thoughts.I know where to come if I have any more queries! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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