Requirements to Apply for the Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)
Apply for a Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated Visa visa
Get started with a clear, step-by-step guide to successfully apply for the Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa and move closer to achieving your goal of living and working in Australia.
Step 1
Once you reach out to K1 Migration, we set up a discovery call to understand what your needs are and what Visa best suits you.
Step 2
From there, we will send you a Strategy proposal outlining the steps we will take to assist you in getting a Visa for you to sign off on.
Step 3
Now our team leaps into action, following immigration pathways, taking care of the paperwork and helping you through the entire application process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
To be eligible for the Subclass 190 Visa, you must:
- Have an occupation listed on the relevant state or territory Skilled Occupation List.
- Complete a positive skills assessment for your nominated occupation.
- Be under 45 years of age when invited to apply.
- Achieve at least 65 points on the SkillSelect points test (state nomination adds 5 points).
- Meet English language proficiency requirements (Competent English or higher).
- Be nominated by a state or territory government.
- Satisfy health and character requirements.
The Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) application involves these key steps:
- Check eligibility and ensure your occupation is on a state/territory occupation list.
- Obtain a positive skills assessment from the relevant authority.
- Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through SkillSelect.
- Apply for state/territory nomination (requirements vary by state).
- Receive an invitation to apply for the visa.
- Lodge your visa application within 60 days of receiving the invitation.
- Await your visa outcome and, if approved, become a permanent resident.
The Subclass 190 Visa offers several advantages:
- Permanent residency: Live, work, and study in Australia indefinitely.
- 5 additional points towards the points test for state/territory nomination.
- Access to Medicare, Australia’s public healthcare system.
- Opportunity to sponsor eligible family members for permanent residency.
- Pathway to Australian citizenship after meeting residency requirements.
- Unlimited travel in and out of Australia for 5 years from the visa grant date.
Note: You are required to live and work in the nominating state or territory for at least 2 years after the visa is granted.
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