Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190) Visa

Skilled Nominated Visa (190): Eligibility & Process

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 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.