The Subclass 190 Visa (Skilled Nominated Visa) is a Permanent Residency visa for skilled workers who are nominated by an Australian state or territory. It is designed to help Australia meet its workforce needs by bringing in skilled workers whose occupations are in demand in specific regions.

Key Features:

1. Permanent Residency: It is a permanent residency visa, allowing holders to live and work indefinitely.

2. State/Territory Nomination: To be eligible, you must be nominated by an Australian state or territory government. Each state/territory has its own list of eligible occupations and specific requirements for nomination.

3. Points-Tested Visa: It is a points-based visa, with applicants needing to score a minimum of 65 points on the points test. Points are awarded based on:

• Age: Applicants must be under 45 years of age at the time of receiving an invitation to apply. Points are awarded as per the age.

• English Proficiency: You must demonstrate competent English (IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent in all bands). You get points for proficient and superior English.

• Work Experience: Points are awarded for skilled work experience in your nominated occupation.

• Educational Qualifications: Points for your highest level of education (e.g., bachelor's degree, master's degree, etc.).

• Other Factors: Additional points may be awarded for partner skills, Australian study, or a professional year in Australia.

• State Nomination.

• Living and Working in Nominating State: Although this is a permanent visa that allows you to live and work anywhere in Australia, you are generally expected to live and work in the state or territory that nominated you for a specified period (usually two years).

• Family Inclusion: You can include family members, such as your spouse/partner and dependent children, in your visa application.

• Pathway to Citizenship: After fulfilling the residency requirements, visa holders may be eligible to apply for Australian citizenship.

Eligibility Criteria:

To apply for the Subclass 190 Visa, you must meet eligibility requirement for:

1. Skills Assessment

2. State Nomination

3. Visa

Our Visa Eligibility Assessment Service can help you in working out your suitability for Skill Assessment and Visa.

Application Process:

1. Skills Assessment: You must obtain a positive skills assessment from the relevant assessing authority for your nominated occupation

2. State Nomination: Apply for nomination from a state or territory government that has demand for your occupation. If successful, the state will nominate you. Currently this process is also invitation only for most of the states which means applicant needs to submit a ROI (Registration of Interest) along with EOI in skill select to the state he/she is interested & eligible to apply for nomination.

3. Expression of Interest (EOI): Submit an EOI through Skill Select, detailing your qualifications, work experience, and points claims.

4. Invitation to Apply: Once nominated, you will receive an invitation to apply for the visa.

5. Apply for the Visa: Submit your visa application within 60 days of receiving the invitation, including all required documents (e.g., skills assessment, proof of English proficiency).

6. Wait for Visa Outcome: Once submitted, the Department of Home Affairs will process your visa application.

Benefits:

1. Work and Study: Unrestricted work and study rights in Australia.

2. Permanent Residency: Live in Australia indefinitely.

Subclass 190

Fancy a state or territory nominating you? This visa offers Permanent Residency with regional incentives