Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa

Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa

The Australia Subclass 190 visa is a skilled work visa that allows foreign skilled workers to obtain permanent residency in Australia. Requirements for this visa include:

• Being under 45 years of age
• Demonstrating Competent English (equivalent to at least IELTS 6)
• Possessing the required occupational skills
• Scoring a minimum of 65 points on the points test
• Securing nomination from an Australian state or territory

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What is the Australia Subclass 190 Visa?

The Australia Subclass 190 visa is a skilled worker visa that allows migrants nominated by an Australian state or territory to live and work in Australia as permanent residents, together with their families. The first step in obtaining this visa is to register your profile in Australia’s points system and score at least 65 points.

Difference between the Subclass 190 and Subclass 189 Visas

The Subclass 190 visa, like the Subclass 189 visa, is an excellent option for skilled workers seeking permanent residency in Australia and all the benefits that come with it. However, the key difference is that the Subclass 189 visa is independent and does not require sponsorship. In contrast, to obtain the Subclass 190 visa, you must be nominated by an Australian state or territory. State or territory nomination grants you an additional 5 points, and in return, you commit to living and working in that jurisdiction for at least two years.

Advantages of the Australia Subclass 190 Skilled Visa

With this visa, you can:

• Stay permanently in Australia without any time limit
• Work and study anywhere in Australia
• Access free Medicare health services
• Apply for Australian citizenship once eligible
• Enter and exit Australia for up to five years
• Bring your spouse and dependent children to Australia

Requirements for the Australia Subclass 190 Visa

• Be between 18 and 45 years of age
• Have an occupation and skills listed on Australia’s Skilled Occupation List
• Obtain a positive skills assessment from the relevant assessing authority
• Score at least 65 points on Australia’s points test
• Receive nomination from an Australian state or territory
• Demonstrate Competent English (IELTS 6 or equivalent)
• Obtain a health clearance certificate

List of Occupations for the Subclass 190 Visa

The Australian government publishes an annual list of in‑demand occupations for each state and territory. To check whether your occupation appears on the Subclass 190 list:

• Visit the Department of Home Affairs website.
• In the “Select visas” section, choose Visa 190.
• Review the displayed list of eligible occupations for your region.

Points Test for the Australia Subclass 190 Visa

The key factors used to calculate your Subclass 190 visa score are:

• Age
• English language proficiency
• Overseas work experience
• Educational qualifications
• Accredited community language skills
• Partner’s skills (if applicable)
• State or territory nomination (5 bonus points)

You must claim points in each category via your EOI in SkillSelect; your nominating state adds 5 points once you’re invited.

Age

• 18–25 years: 25 points
• 25–33 years: 30 points
• 33–40 years: 25 points
• 40–45 years: 15 points

English Language Proficiency

• Competent (IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 64, PTE 50): 0 points
• Proficient (IELTS 7, TOEFL iBT 98, PTE 65): 10 points
• Superior (IELTS 8, TOEFL iBT 113, PTE 79): 20 points

Overseas Work Experience (within the last 10 years)

• 0–3 years: 0 points
• 3–5 years: 5 points
• 5–8 years: 10 points
• Over 8 years: 15 points

Educational Qualifications

• Doctorate: 20 points
• Master’s degree: 15 points
• Bachelor’s degree (from a Section 1 institution): 15 points
• Bachelor’s degree (from a Section 2 institution): 10 points
• Diploma: 10 points
• Trade qualification (Certificate III/IV): 10 points

Accredited Community Language

• NAATI‐accredited translator or recognised language certificate: 5 points

Partner Skills

• Partner also applying and meets age, English and work‐experience criteria: 10 points
• Partner also applying with Competent English only: 5 points
• Single applicant (no partner): 10 points

State Nomination (Subclass 190 only)

• Nomination by an Australian state or territory: 5 points

Language Requirements for the Australia Subclass 190 Visa

IELTS (International English Language Testing System): Minimum score of 6 in each of the four test components (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).

TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language): Minimum total score of 64, with at least 12 in Listening, 13 in Reading, 21 in Writing, and 18 in Speaking.

PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English): Minimum score of 50 in each of the four test components.

OET (Occupational English Test): Minimum grade of B in each of the four test components.

Cambridge C1 Advanced: Minimum total score of 169 across all four test components.

You may apply for the Subclass 190 visa with Competent English (IELTS 6 or equivalent), but you will not receive any points for language proficiency in the points test. Improving your English score during the application process, however, can increase your overall points and strengthen your invitation prospects.

Steps to Obtain the Australia Subclass 190 Skilled Visa

• Visit the Department of Home Affairs website and gather all required documents for the Subclass 190 visa.
• Check that your occupation appears on Australia’s Skilled Occupation List.
• Score at least 65 points on Australia’s points test to be eligible for invitation.
• Submit your educational and employment documents to the relevant assessing authority and obtain a positive skills assessment.
• Lodge your Expression of Interest (EOI) via SkillSelect; your points score will be estimated.
• Once you have the required points, apply for state or territory nomination. The relevant government agency will review your information and nominate you.
• If nominated, you will receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) via SkillSelect.
• After receiving the ITA, you have 60 days to pay the fees and submit your visa application.

Cost of the Subclass 190 Australia Visa

• Primary applicant visa grant: AUD 4,640
• Each dependent aged 18 or over: AUD 2,320
• Each dependent under 18: AUD 1,160
• Skills assessment: Varies by assessing authority
• State or territory processing fee: AUD 0–300 (depending on jurisdiction)
• Other miscellaneous fees (document translation, embassy fees, etc.): Varies

Processing Time for the Subclass 190 Visa

• 75% of applications are processed within 18 months
• 90% of applications are processed within 36 months

Important Notes for the Subclass 190 Visa

• For five years after visa grant, you can enter and exit Australia without restriction. If you have not become an Australian citizen within those five years, you must obtain a Resident Return Visa for each re‑entry.
• You may apply for the Subclass 190 visa both from within and outside Australia.
• This visa does not require employer sponsorship.
• If you have previously held a visa in Australia that was cancelled or refused, you may be ineligible to apply for the Subclass 190 visa.
• You may include your spouse, children, or stepchildren in your application; once granted, they will enjoy the same rights and privileges.

Subclass 190: The Best Skilled Work Visa for Migrating to Australia!

In this article, we’ve provided a complete introduction to the Subclass 190 visa—its conditions, required documents, application steps, and key points—to simplify and accelerate your migration process. As noted, this skilled visa requires state or territory nomination to live and work in Australia as a permanent resident.

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