Skilled Nominated Visa Subclass 190

Skilled Nominated Visa Subclass 190 Australia

The Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) is a pathway to permanent residency in Australia for skilled workers who have been nominated by a state or territory government. To be eligible, individuals must have an occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list, meet the points test threshold, and receive a nomination from a state or territory authority. This visa requires a commitment to living and working in the nominating state or territory for a specified period. Applicants must undergo a skills assessment for their nominated occupation and meet health and character requirements.

The Subclass 190 visa allows immigrants to access Australia's comprehensive healthcare system and pursue various employment opportunities. It is a crucial part of Australia's General Skilled Migration program, contributing to addressing specific skill shortages in different regions of the country.

Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) Requirements:

Applicants for this visa first need to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) online to be invited.

Once you have been invited to apply, you must be able to satisfy the basic visa requirements to qualify for a visa in the General Skilled Migration program.

You must:

• Have nominated a skilled occupation that is eligible for this subclass of visa.

• Have obtained a suitable skills assessment in the nominated skilled occupation;

• Be at least 18 years of age and younger than 45 years of age;

• Have at least competent English language ability;

• Be nominated by a State or Territory Government agency;

• Meet the points test pass mark of at least 65 points;

• Meet certain health and character requirements.

Applicants are assessed against the point test in which points can be claimed in the following areas:

• Age

• English language ability

• Australian and overseas skilled work experience

• Australian & International qualifications

• Australian study requirements

• Specialist qualifications.

• Credentialed community language qualifications

• Regional Australian study

• Spouse skill qualifications

• Professional year in Australia