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Skilled Nominated visa Subclass 190

The Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) is a permanent residency visa for skilled workers nominated by Australian state or territory governments. It allows you to live and work in Australia indefinitely. To be eligible, you must:

Once granted, this visa enables you to live and work in Australia permanently.

With this visa, you can also travel in and out of the country, enroll in Medicare, apply for Australian citizenship when eligible, and sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residency.

The Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) offers several benefits:

The Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) offers several benefits:

🏠 Live, Work, and Study in Australia Permanently: Enjoy unrestricted residency, employment, and educational opportunities.
🏥 Access Medicare: Benefit from Australia’s public healthcare system.
🇦🇺 Apply for Australian Citizenship: After meeting residency requirements, become an Australian citizen.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Sponsor Eligible Family Members: Bring eligible relatives to Australia as permanent residents.
✈️ Travel in and out of Australia: Enjoy unlimited travel for five years from the visa grant date.

These advantages provide a pathway to a fulfilling life in Australia.

How To Get Started?

To begin, submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through SkillSelect. Then, you’ll be invited to apply for the visa.

EOI is a points-based test, where you must score at least 65 points.

Submitting an EOI demonstrates to the Immigration Department why you should be considered for the visa.

Here are the key factors that determine the 65 points required for eligibility:

🎯 Age
🎓 Education Qualification (Diploma, Degree, PhD)
🗣 Level of English
💼 Work Experience
👥 Single/Partner Skills
📜 NAATI Accreditation
🏆 Professional Year
🌍 Other Factors: Community language, study in regional Australia, partner skills, or professional year in Australia.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for this visa, you must meet the following requirements:

🧑‍🦳 Age: Be under 45 years old.
🧑‍🔬 Occupation: Nominate an occupation from the Short-Term Skilled Occupation List.
🏛To apply for the Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190), you must first obtain a positive skills assessment for your nominated occupation and then submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through SkillSelect.
🔍 Skills Assessment: Have your skills assessed by the relevant Australian authority.
🗣 English Proficiency: Have competent English.
🏥 Health and Character: Meet health and character requirements.
🎯 Invitation Score: Achieve the score stated in your invitation letter.

Health Requirements

🩺 Health requirements vary based on your situation. Some common exams are required depending on your activities in Australia, your country of citizenship, and your travel history over the last five years.

These health checks apply to both the visa holder and any family members listed in the application, even if they are not migrating.

Health exam results are valid for 12 months.

Character Requirements

You must provide police certificates from each country where you’ve lived for 12 months in the last ten years (since turning 16 years old).

Debts to the Australian Government

You should not have any outstanding debts to the Australian Government before the visa is granted.

Evidence of English Language Ability

You need to meet the minimum English language scores in one of the following tests:

📚 Pearson Test of English (PTE): At least 50 in each component.
🌏 IELTS: At least 6 in each component.
📝 Other Accepted Tests: TOEFL iBT, OET, CAE.

Family Members in the Application

You can include the following family members in your visa application:

💍 Spouse/Partner
👶 Your or Your Partner's Child/Stepchild
Ensure you have documentary proof to confirm your relationship with them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Subclass 190 is a permanent visa that allows skilled workers nominated by an Australian state or territory to live and work in Australia.

Applicants must be under 45 years old, have a valid skills assessment in an occupation on the eligible skilled occupation list, score at least 65 points on the points test, and receive a nomination from an Australian state or territory.

A minimum of 65 points is required on the points test, which considers factors like age, English language proficiency, work experience, and qualifications.

You must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through Skill Select and receive an invitation to apply for nomination from a state or territory government. Each state has its own nomination criteria.

Yes, the Subclass 190 is a permanent visa, allowing you to live and work in Australia indefinitely.

Yes, you can include your spouse, de facto partner, or dependent children in your application. Each family member must meet health and character requirements.

No, a job offer is not required. However, you must have a skills assessment in an occupation on the eligible skilled occupation list and meet other eligibility criteria.

Applicants must demonstrate at least Competent English, typically proven through standardized English language tests.

Yes, you can apply either onshore (within Australia) or offshore (outside Australia), provided you meet the eligibility criteria.

Yes, applicants must be under 45 years of age at the time of nomination.

Benefits include permanent residency, the right to live and work anywhere in Australia, access to Medicare, and the ability to sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence.