While exploring opportunities abroad there are a number of different visas you can look into. People want a change in lifestyle and better paid jobs, more options in the fields that they have achieved expertise in. The most likely solution is then visa migration. The skilled workforce has more options. Skilled visa 190 and skilled visa 489 are two of the choices available. Migration agents are specially appointed for the job of guiding you through the process of visa application as well as informing you which visas you are eligible to apply for.
Skilled Regional Visa 489 is a temporary visa which allows skillful workers to reside and hold employment in certain regions of Australia for up to 4 years. This paves the way for a person to apply for permanent residence. Smaller cities in Australia have a shortage of skilled labor and so there are more opportunities to apply for jobs here and in turn also obtain visa. to start off, you need to be sponsored by a family member who is a permanent resident of Australia. Alternatively, sponsorship can also be provided by a state or territory government of a certain area that may be looking into your skill set. When obtained you need to live in the area for a minimum of 2 years as well as work fulltime for at least 12 months. There are 489 visa migration agents to help you with this process.
Skilled Nominated Visa 190 is a permanent visa that allows you to reside in Australia continually. There is no time limit. This is where an Australian state or territory government nominate you because you have the credentials and qualities that they need in their market. Your job must be listed in the Skills Occupation List (SOL) for them to choose you. You become a permanent resident when you get this visa, however you do not become an Australian citizen. There are 190 visa migration agent in Perth to help you with this.
To start of any visa process, you must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) and from there the Department of Immigration will select and then call you so that you can start your visa process. You have to be points tested which is basically a process that scores you on the basis of your qualification, English language competence and your employment experience. You must meet certain health and character standards. In some cases, you also have to pass an English language test: usually the IELTS (international English Language Testing System) and must obtain minimum of 6 in each band score. Visa migration agents can easily tell you the difference in benefits for both visas. In Visa 489 you gain temporary residency, cannot gain full health benefits but have full travel and work rights. In visa 190 you gain permanent residency, can obtain health benefits, and also have full work and travel rights. Now it’s your turn to decide. 
