@nath143 said:
I’m sorry di ko alam if may existing ng topic na ganito. Wala din kasi ako ma-search.
Anyway, just want to ask if I’d be granted a visa 190 from any States, can I still work and live in NSW?
Sa ngayon kasi 189 and 190 NSW lang EOIs ko since I have relatives sa Sydney so I prefer NSW. But since closed pa rin ang NSW, I want to lodge EOI din sana to other states pero worry ko naman if allowed ako mag-work sa NSW kung sakaling ma-grant ng visa.
Thank you in advance!
Yes, you can still move or work in other states if you are granted a visa subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated Visa). The visa itself allows you to live and work anywhere in Australia, as it is a permanent residency visa. The same applies to the 491 provisional visa, but only within the designated regional areas in Australia.
Let’s say, for example, in Victoria, someone might tell you that it requires a commitment of 2 years of living and working in that state. Yes, that is 100% correct, BUT it is only part of the nomination process. Once the visa is granted, such as the 190, you must adhere to the conditions attached to your visa, which you can view on the DHA website or on your VEVO copy. You will notice that there are no words like “commitment,” “live and work in nominating state,” “2 years,” or anything about affecting citizenship. These requirements only apply during the nomination process and are no longer applicable once your visa is granted. State nomination approval is different from DHA invitation/visa approval.
Here are some screenshots of confirmation emails from states in case you need to inform them of your move:
• From Victoria,
• From NSW,
You can email them as well, but you will likely receive the same reply unless your case is different.
Also, here is the DHA’s reply to an email regarding state-sponsored visas such as 190 or 491. Read on for your reference.
Below is proof from a Facebook group showing someone who never lived in their nominating state but still successfully got their PR recently.
Therefore, to answer your question: Yes, you can move to other states while holding your 190/491 visa. Don’t overthink it. I suggest focusing first on getting your nomination. You still have a long way to go, but I wish you good luck! 🙂
