The Skilled Nominated Visa Subclass 190 is a permanent residency visa that allows skilled workers to live and work in Australia. It is a popular immigration pathway for skilled workers who have been nominated by an Australian state or territory government agency.
To be eligible for this visa, applicants must:
- Have an occupation that is on the relevant skilled occupation list.
- Have a suitable skills assessment for their nominated occupation.
- Be under 45 years of age.
- Meet the English language requirements.
- Score at least 65 points on the points test.
- Be nominated by an Australian state or territory government agency.
- Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) and receive an invitation to apply.
- Meet the health and character requirements.
Once granted, the Skilled Nominated Visa Subclass 190 allows the visa holder to:
- Live and work in Australia indefinitely.
- Study in Australia.
- Enroll in Medicare, Australia’s healthcare scheme.
- Sponsor eligible family members for permanent residency.
- Apply for Australian citizenship, if eligible.
The application process for this visa involves submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI) through the Skill Select system and waiting to receive an invitation to apply. Once invited, the applicant must submit a complete visa application with supporting documents within 60 days.