Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)
This visa lets skilled workers live and work in Australia as permanent residents and is available to applicants who are nominated by an Australian State or Territory government.
What can you do with Skilled Nominated Visa?
- Stay in Australia permanently
- Work and study anywhere in Australia
- Enrol in Medicare
- Sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence
- Travel to and from Australia for 5 years
- If eligible, become an Australian citizen
Key Eligibility Criteria
- Be skilled in on occupation on the skilled occupation list
- Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) on SkillSelect
- Be nominated by an Australian state or territory government agency
- Be invited to apply after you are nominated
- Have a suitable skills assessment at time of invitation
- Be under 45 years of age at time of invitation
- Score 65 points or more on the points test
- Have competent English (IELTS score of 6 or more)
Application Process
- Check your eligibility
- Submit an EOI through SkillSelect
- Wait for invitation to apply for this visa
- Gather documents to prove your eligibility
- Apply for visa within 60 days of invitation