Subclass 190: Skilled Nominated Visa Australia

What is the 190 Visa?

The Nominated Skilled Visa under Subclass 190 is a points-based visa that allows eligible skilled workers to obtain permanent resident status if they are nominated by an Australian state or territory government.

With this visa they can live, work, and study anywhere in the country, sponsor eligible family members and relatives for permanent residency, and later apply to become an Australian citizen once eligible.

Subclass 190 Visa Requirements and Criteria

To qualify for a 190 visa grant, you must first fulfil the following requirements:

• You must be no older than 45 years of age
• Hold a valid visa, such as subclass 494 or subclass 491 visa, which you must have held for at least 3 years, or a bridging visa if applying onshore and your substantive visa has expired
• Receive a nomination from an Australian state or territory government agency and meet the specific eligibility
• criteria of that particular state or territory
• You must score at least 65 points to be invited to apply for the visa
• Before applying, you must undergo and qualify for a skills assessment test in an occupation listed under the 190 Occupation List
• You must at least attain a “Competent English” result in your IELTS, which means having a score of 6 or more in each component of the test
• You must meet health and character requirements and sign the Australian values statement.

With the high volume of applications being received over the years, your goal must be to increase your points to gain an advantage amid the high competition. This involves getting a higher English proficiency test result, finishing a Bachelor’s degree or higher, and gaining relevant work experience that’s included in the skilled occupations list.

For more information, visit the official Department of Home Affairs website.

Skilled Nominated Visa 190 Application Process

To make sure you’re on the right track, follow these steps for your visa 190 application process:

General Skilled Migration Visa Invitation Rounds

An invitation round is a systematic approach that the Australian Government implements to carefully select migrant workers who will contribute to the country’s skilled workforce and address labour shortages nationwide.

Invitation rounds happen all year round. The nominating authorities do not publicly announce dates as to when they will assess, select, and approve applications. This also means you can submit your EOI anytime within the financial year and not worry about it affecting your chances of being approved or refused a 190 visa.

In addition, the careful selection of candidates who submitted their EOIs to be nominated involves an assessment of their English language proficiency and skilled occupation experience.

Candidates who are applying for occupations that are considered a priority will be prioritised and therefore have better chances of a permanent visa grant, provided they meet all other requirements.

Key Benefits of the Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) for Your Future

• Grants immediate and indefinite right to live, work, and study in Australia.
• Provides access to Medicare (public health) and government-subsidized education.
• Allows application for Australian citizenship after meeting residency requirements.
• Enables inclusion of eligible family members in the visa application.
• Permits living and working anywhere within Australia.
• Gives the ability to sponsor eligible relatives for future permanent residency.

How Parish Patience Can Help With Your Skilled Migration Visa

Assessment

Your Parish Patience lawyer will conduct a full assessment of your qualifications against the core requirements.

Preparation

We’ll help gather all the necessary documents to ensure a complete and error-free application process.

Lodgement

We lodge your skilled nominated visa application and speak to immigration authorities on your behalf.

Ongoing Support

Do you need further assistance post-application? Our expert migration agents can answer any question you may still have to keep you informed and updated.