The Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) is a permanent residency (PR) visa under the General Skilled Migration (GSM) program. It is also known as the State Nominated Visa because applicants must be nominated by an Australian state or territory government.
✅ Permanent residency – live, work, and study anywhere in Australia.
✅ No employer sponsorship required.
✅ Access to Medicare (Australia’s public healthcare system).
✅ Pathway to Australian citizenship.
✅ Allows you to sponsor eligible family members for PR.
The Subclass 190 visa is part of the General Skilled Migration program, alongside:
Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent Visa) – No nomination required.
Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional Visa) – Temporary visa leading to PR after 3 years.
Unlike the 189 visa, the 190 visa requires state nomination, which provides an extra 5 points in the points-based system, increasing your chances of receiving an invitation.
✔ Occupation: Your occupation must be on the relevant state/territory skills list.
✔ Points Test: You must meet the minimum points requirement (usually 65+ points).
✔ State Nomination: You must be nominated by an Australian state/territory.
✔ Expression of Interest (EOI): Submit an EOI through SkillSelect and wait for an invitation.
✔ Age: Must be under 45 years at the time of application.
✔ English Proficiency: Meet the required English test score.
1️⃣ Check your occupation on the state/territory skilled occupation list.
2️⃣ Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect.
3️⃣ Receive state nomination from an Australian state or territory.
4️⃣ Receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) from the Department of Home Affairs.
5️⃣ Lodge your visa application, including medical and police clearance.
6️⃣ Get PR status and start your new life in Australia!
Higher chances of selection due to state nomination.
Fast-tracked pathway to PR compared to Subclass 491.
Work and live anywhere in Australia after meeting the state’s initial residency requirement.
This visa is a great permanent residency pathway for skilled workers looking to settle in Australia with state support.
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