Australia•OceaniaSkilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
At a Glance
Processing Time
~304 days
Application Fee
4,290 AUD
Stay Duration
Indefinite
Renewable
No
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Points-based permanent visa for skilled workers nominated by an Australian state or territory. Requires 65+ points and state sponsorship. Includes residency requirements in sponsoring state.
The Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) allows skilled workers to migrate permanently to Australia with nomination from an Australian state or territory. It combines points-based assessment with state sponsorship, making it more accessible than the 189.
Annual Visa Allocation
33,000 visas per year
Planning levels are set annually by the Australian Government for the Migration Program. The 2024-25 planning level for the Skilled Nominated category is 33,000 places.
No lottery system
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Requirements
Personal
Criminal Record Policy
case_by_case
Language
English
Intermediate
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
With sufficient validity
Passport photo
Recent digital photo
Skills assessment
Positive assessment from relevant assessing authority
State sponsorship
Letter of nomination from state or territory
English language evidence
IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or equivalent
Qualifications and experience
Certificates, transcripts, reference letters
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Advantages
- Permanent residency granted
- Lower points requirement than 189
- More places available via state sponsorship
- Pathway to citizenship
Considerations
- Must relocate to sponsoring state
- 2-year residency requirement
- State sponsorship costs apply
- Less flexibility on location
Application Process
Check occupation on skilled list
Verify occupation is on skilled occupation list
Get skills assessment
Obtain positive assessment from relevant authority
Identify sponsoring state
Determine which state will sponsor your application
Apply for state sponsorship
Submit sponsorship application to state/territory
Receive state nomination
Await state approval and nomination
Lodge visa application
Submit complete visa application to Immigration
Pay visa fee
Pay AUD 4,290 application fee
Await decision
Monitor application status
Application Forms
Skilled Nominated visa application
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