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The Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass-189) authorizes a skilled foreign worker and his or her family to live in Australia as permanent residents. They can live and work in Australia wherever they want and receive many other benefits. This points-based Australian visa does not require sponsorship.

Skilled foreign workers are needed to fill high-demand jobs in Australia’s various States and Territories, so the Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass-190) was created. This points-based Australian visa is for permanent residency and requires nomination by a State or Territory in Australia.

The Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass-491) is a points-based temporary Australian work visa that is valid for 5 years and requires nomination by a State or Territory in Australia or sponsorship by a relative who meets certain criteria. This Australian visa lets a skilled foreign worker live in a specific region.