dunesurfer Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Hi there, Anyone know which one would be the best for my circumstance? Any similar experiences? 190 (ACT) or 187 (RSMS) Which one is better? In short: I have Successful RPL for ICT Support Engineer (On SOL for ACT and SA) I've been in ACT, Australia for 4 years, so once i apply for PR, and get it, I want to apply for Oz citizenship. So was wondering any benefit in which one i apply for? 190 or 187? Sticking to ACT. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMay24 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 The 187 visa is employer sponsored so you need an employer to nominate you for the visa, and you are obligated to remain with that employer for 2 years after the visa is granted. The 190 simply has a moral obligation to live/work in the nominating state/territory for 2 years. So if you're moving to ACT regardless of the visa, the 190 gives you more flexibility since you can easily change employers at any time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozmaniac Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Hi there, I've been in ACT, Australia for 4 years, so once i apply for PR, and get it, I want to apply for Oz citizenship. So was wondering any benefit in which one i apply for? 190 or 187? Sticking to ACT. Thank you! Go for the 190 as you can then change employers if you wish or you could even change careers altogether. You must hold your PR visa for 12 months before you become eligible to apply for citizenship. You must also meet additional residence requirements i.e. you must not have been absent from Australia for more than one year in total in the 4 year period before applying, including no more than 90 days in the year immediately before applying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunesurfer Posted November 6, 2014 Author Share Posted November 6, 2014 Thank you for all your advice. I am going for the 190. However, as i've been in ACT for 4 years already, as soon as I get my PR, I will apply for citizenship. (As I understand, the 4 years count) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMay24 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 At least one of the 4 years must be after you've become a PR, so you still need to wait another year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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