The skilled nominated visa is for the skilled workforce that Australia needs. Subclass 190 is a point-based visa, with 65 points required to qualify. Permanent residency is provided once the state government approves the applicant and meets other eligibility criteria.
To qualify for a skilled nominated work visa, an eligible skilled occupation holder must first meet the requirements of another category of visa. Skilled independent visas are different from skilled nominated visas. If you want to find out more about this visa, keep reading.
Below is a list of the requirements for those who wish to apply for subclass 190 visas.
You will be assessed points when your application is considered for an invitation.
| Age | Points |
|---|---|
| at least 18 years but also not more than 25 years | 25 |
| at least 25 years but not more than 33 years | 30 |
| at least 33 years but not more than 40 years | 25 |
| at least 40 years but not more than 45 years | 15 |
| English | Points |
|---|---|
| Competent English | 0 |
| Proficient English | 10 |
| Superior English | 20 |
| Number of years | Points |
|---|---|
| Less than 3 years | 0 |
| Between 3 and 5 years. | 5 |
| At least 5 years but not more than 8 years | 10 |
| At least 8 years | 15 |
| Number of years | Points |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 0 |
| Between 1 and 3 years. | 5 |
| Between 3 and 5 years. | 10 |
| At least 5 years but not more than 8 years. | 15 |
| At least 8 years | 20 |
| Requirement | Points |
|---|---|
| A Doctorate from an Australian educational institution, or another educational institution of a recognized standard. | 20 |
| At least a Bachelor’s Degree from an Australian educational institution or at least a Bachelor’s degree from another institution that is accredited by the relevant body. | 15 |
| A diploma or trade qualification from an accredited Australian educational institution. | 10 |
| attained a qualification or award that has been assessed by the relevant assessing authority—and accepted as such—for your nominated skilled occupation. | 10 |
| Requirement | Points |
|---|---|
| A Master’s Degree or a Doctorate from an Australian educational institution that includes at least 2 years of academic study in a relevant field. | 10 |
| Requirement | Points |
|---|---|
| Australian Study Requirement | 5 |
| Requirement | Points |
|---|---|
| Completion of a Professional Year Program in Australia | 5 |
| Requirement | Points |
|---|---|
| Hold a Recognized Qualification in a Credentialed Vernacular. | 5 |
| Requirement | Points |
|---|---|
| You must have a degree, diploma, or trade qualification from an Australian educational institution that has been obtained while living and studying in an eligible area of regional Australia. | 5 |
| Requirement | Points |
|---|---|
| Your spouse or de facto partner must also apply for this visa and meet the age, English-language ability, and skill requirements. | 10 |
| Your spouse or de facto partner also must be a visa applicant and have adequate English skills. | 5 |
| You are not married and your partner is either an Australian citizen or a permanent resident. | 10 |
| Requirement | Points |
|---|---|
| You were nominated for a Subclass 190 visa and the nominating State or Territory government agency has not withdrawn its nomination. | 5 |
Once a person is nominated for visa subclass 190, he or she must submit a set of documents within 60 days. There are also documentation requirements before being named for this visa.
This is a complete list of all documents required.
Documents that show your relationship status
| Immigrant | Fees in AUD |
|---|---|
| Main Visa Applicant | $4115 |
| Additional Applicant (More than 18 years) | $2055 |
| Additional Applicant (Less than 18 years) | $1030 |
The processing time for the state nomination under the subclass 190 program is:
The time it takes for an Australian visa to be processed depends on the completion of all steps mentioned above.
There are certain factors that can prolong the processing time for state nomination under subclass 190 visa: