Skilled visas
Subclasses 189 and 190 FAQs
Subclasses 189 and 190 Australian visa FAQs, organised by topic with official source links and review dates.
Questions
2 FAQs for this subclass.
Can family members be included in subclass 189 and 190 applications?
Usually yes, family members can be included if they meet the family-member and visa criteria, but they generally cannot be granted before the primary skilled applicant.
What are subclass 189 and subclass 190 skilled visas?
Subclass 189 and subclass 190 are permanent skilled visas. Subclass 189 is generally an independent skilled pathway, while subclass 190 requires nomination by an Australian state or territory government.