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The Skilled Nomination Visa (Subclass 190) is a point-based, permanent residency visa for skilled workers. It allows applicants sponsored by an Australian state or territory government to live and work in Australia as permanent residents. To apply for this visa, candidates must first submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through SkillSelect, which is open to submissions from all over Australia. After submission, candidates will be given points based on their application. Those who meet the required ranking will be invited to apply for the 190 visa. Once invited, the candidate must submit their application within 60 days or the invitation will expire. Therefore it’s important to prepare all required documentation and submit the application as soon as possible after receiving the invitation.
Benefits of Subclass 190 Visa
- The applicant can live in Australia indefinitely with a 190 Permanent Visa.
- The applicant can bring their family to live with them in Australia.
- The applicant can study in Australia if they choose to.
- The applicant can register for Medicare, Australia's scheme for health care.
- The applicant can sponsor eligible family members or relatives.
- The applicant can travel in and outside Australia for up to 5 years from the date the visa is granted.
- The applicant can apply for citizenship if eligible.
Benefits of Subclass 190 Visa
- Lodge an Expression of Interest (EOI) and wait for an invitation to apply.
- Complete a skills assessment on the relevant Skilled Occupation List.
- Meet the minimum point score of 65.
- Be between the ages of 18 and 45.
- Have Competent English Language proficiency (6 bands in IELTS each module) or higher.
- Meet the health and character requirements.
- Can apply for the visa while in Australia or overseas.
- The applicant must be nominated by a state or territory government agency, and not by external agencies.
- Can include dependent family members, such as a partner and children, with the application..
State and Territory Requirements
Each state and territory government agency has its own set of requirements for different occupations when determining who to nominate as an applicant. However, the basic requirements are consistent across all states and territories, while the specific requirements may vary depending on the occupation and the particular state or territory in question. The list of states and territories that can nominate the applicant is provided below. To learn more about the nomination procedure and requirements, you can get in touch with the organization directly. We advise you to get in touch with a Migration Agent to ease your worries.
There are 3 streams for the Subclass 186 Visa. The requirements vary depending on the stream for which the applicant is eligible or applying.
Processing Time
According to the Department of Home Affairs, processing times for 190 visa applications cannot be determined as each application is assessed on a case-by-case basis. Delays in processing may occur due to various factors.
- The completeness of your application and the presence of all required documents.
- Your promptness in responding to any requests for additional information from Home Affairs.
- The time required to verify the supporting information.
- The time it takes to receive additional information from external sources, such as health, character, and national security checks.
- The number of available spots in the migration program.
