About

The Australia Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) is a permanent residence visa for skilled workers who are nominated by an Australian state or territory government. It allows qualified individuals with in-demand skills to live and work anywhere in Australia permanently. This visa supports Australia’s economic growth by attracting skilled migrants to fill labor shortages.

Who can apply

Applicants must meet several key criteria to be eligible for the Subclass 190 visa:

• Nomination: You must be nominated by an Australian state or territory government.
  
  
• Occupation: Your occupation must be on the relevant state or territory skilled occupation list.
  
  
• Skills assessment: You need a positive skills assessment in your nominated occupation from the relevant assessing authority.
  
  
• Points test: You must score at least 65 points on the Australian points test, which considers factors such as age, education, work experience, English language ability, and other criteria.
  
  
• Age: You must be under 45 years old at the time of invitation.
  
  
• English proficiency: You need competent English, usually demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, or equivalent.
  
  
• Health and character: You must meet health and character requirements.
  
  
• Invitation: You must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) and receive an invitation to apply from the Department of Home Affairs after nomination.

Benefits

• Permanent residency: You and your family members get permanent resident status with rights to live, work, and study anywhere in Australia.
  
  
• Pathway to citizenship: After fulfilling residency requirements, you can apply for Australian citizenship.
  
  
• Access to healthcare and social services: Access to Medicare (Australia’s public health system) and other government benefits.
  
  
• Sponsor family members: As a permanent resident, you can sponsor eligible relatives to migrate to Australia.
  
  
• Work and study freedom: No restrictions on employment or education within Australia.

Real-Life Example

A software engineer from the Philippines with over 5 years of experience completes a positive skills assessment and submits an EOI. They receive a nomination from Victoria state and an invitation to apply. After visa approval, the engineer moves to Melbourne with their family, begins working in the tech sector, and plans to apply for citizenship in the future.

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