State Nominated Permanent Residence

Skilled Nominated Visa (SUBCLASS 190)

Are you a skilled worker who wants to live and work permanently in a specific state or territory in Australia? Get an extra 5 bonus points through state nomination.

Why Skilled Nominated Visa?

The Subclass 190 Visa allows skilled workers nominated by an Australian state or territory government to live, work, and study in Australia as permanent residents. State nomination opens up additional eligible occupations and awards 5 extra points to meet the minimum score cutoff.

Benefits Of Having A Skilled Nominated Visa

Direct Permanent Residency (PR) status granted upon visa approval
Live, work, and study in Australia permanently
Automatic 5 bonus points towards your total points score from State Nomination
Full access to Australia’s Medicare healthcare system
Pathway to Australian Citizenship once eligible
Include your partner and dependent children in the same PR application

Things To Do Before Applying For The Visa

1Identify an eligible occupation on the MLTSSL or Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL).

2Obtain a positive Skills Assessment from the relevant Australian assessing body.

3Achieve Competent English (IELTS 6.0 in each band / PTE 50 in each section).

4Calculate your points score (need 60 points + 5 points state nomination = 65 total).

5Submit an EOI via SkillSelect selecting your target Australian State or Territory.

6Lodge Registration of Interest (ROI) or application for State Nomination.

7Receive State Nomination approval and official Invitation to Apply (ITA) from Home Affairs.

8Submit complete visa application with all supporting evidence within 60 days.

General Eligibility Criteria

Be under 45 years of age at the time of invitation.

Nominate an occupation on the eligible STSOL / MLTSSL occupation list.

Hold a valid positive Skills Assessment for your nominated occupation.

Be nominated by an Australian State or Territory government agency.

Score at least 65 points (including 5 points awarded for state nomination).

Achieve at least Competent English proficiency.

Satisfy health and character public interest criteria.

Health & Character Requirements

Undergo a comprehensive medical examination conducted by an approved Bupa / Panel Physician.
Provide police clearance certificates (PCC) for all countries lived in for 12 months or more over the past 10 years.

Evidence Of English Language Ability

Competent English (0 points requirement)

IELTS 6.0 each band / PTE 50 each section

Mandatory Minimum

Proficient English (+10 points)

IELTS 7.0 each band / PTE 65 each section

+10 Points

Superior English (+20 points)

IELTS 8.0 each band / PTE 79 each section

+20 Points

Eligible Family Members

You can include the following eligible family members in your visa application:

Your partner (spouse or de facto partner)

Dependent children under 18 years old

FAQs About Australia Skilled Nominated Visa (SUBCLASS 190)

The Subclass 190 visa is a points-tested permanent residency visa for skilled workers who are nominated by an Australian state or territory government agency. It grants direct permanent residence upon approval.

Visa Class

GSM Visa

General Skilled Migration (GSM) points-tested visa options for skilled workers who wish to live and work in Australia permanently or provisionally.

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Visa Subclass

Skilled Independent (subclass 189)Skilled - Nominated (subclass 190)Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491)

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