The Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) is a visa for skilled workers to migrate to Australia. It allows them to live and work permanently in a specific region, provided they meet eligibility criteria and demonstrate their skills in high-demand occupations.

Highlights

You can stay in Australia for as long as you like with this visa.
Australia allows you to work and study.
You can sign up for Medicare, Australia’s national health insurance program.
One option available to you is to support your family members’ travel to Australia.
For a duration of five years, the visa permits you to travel to and from Australia.
You can petition for Australian citizenship if you are qualified.
Prior to receiving some payments and benefits from the Australian government, recently arrived citizens might need to wait.

Key Eligibility Requirements

Ensure skills match occupation requirements. Usually conducted by a relevant assessing authority.
Prove your proficiency in English through tests like IELTS, PTE, or OET.
Australian and/or Overseas Skilled Employment: Provide work experience in Australia or overseas.
Provide degree certificates, transcripts, and completion letters. If qualifications were obtained outside Australia, a skills assessment may be required.
Complete eligible study in Australia for certain visas.
Provide qualification and relevance to nominated occupation.
Provide language skills certification or employment evidence.
Provide evidence of study location.

Note

Please note that the above-mentioned is not an exhaustive list of requirements. This content is for general information purposes only, it is not immigration advice and must not be construed as such. While due care has been taken to ensure that the content is kept up-to-date and correct, the currency and thus accuracy of the information cannot be guarantee due to the frequent changes in migration law.

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FAQs About Skilled Nominated Visa

The cost of a skilled nominated visa to Australia varies depending on duration of the visa you apply for. Therefore, it is best advised to check the latest skilled nominated visa fees on the official website of the Australian Department of Home and Affairs or with your migration agent.

Your points are determined by the points test using a variety of criteria, including age, education level, work experience, and English ability. A minimum of 65 points are required to be eligible.

Yes, a skill assessment is important to highlight your qualifications and skills to match the requirements of your nominated occupation.

A state nomination must be obtained before submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI) through SkillSelect and applying for a visa within the allotted time.