Are you a skilled professional looking for a permanent pathway to live and work in Australia? The Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated Visa allows invited skilled workers to gain permanent residency, with the added advantage of state or territory nomination.
At Migration Guru, we help professionals like you navigate this competitive visa program—managing your points test, securing state nomination, and ensuring a compliant, complete visa application.
What Is the Subclass 190 Visa?
The Subclass 190 Visa is a points-tested permanent visa for skilled workers who are nominated by an Australian state or territory government.
With this visa, you can:
• Live and work in Australia permanently
• Access Medicare and other public services
• Travel in and out of Australia freely for 5 years
• Sponsor eligible family members to join you
• Apply for citizenship once eligible
This visa is ideal for skilled professionals with qualifications and experience aligned with Australia’s labour shortages and state-based demand lists.
Eligibility Requirements
To apply, you must:
• Be invited to apply after submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI) via SkillSelect
• Be nominated by a state or territory government
• Have a relevant occupation on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL)
• Be under 45 years old at the time of invitation
• Score at least 65 points on the points test
• Hold a positive skills assessment for your nominated occupation
• Meet English language, health, and character requirements
Where Can You Live?
Your state or territory nomination typically requires that you:
• Live and work in the nominating state for a minimum period (often 2 years)
• Maintain your commitment to that region in line with your nomination obligations
States and territories nominate based on local skill shortages. Each has its own occupation lists, eligibility criteria, and application process.
Can You Include Family?
Yes. You can include members of your family unit, including your spouse and dependent children, in your application at the time of lodgement—or add them before a decision is made.
All family members must meet health and character requirements.
Important Visa Features
- This is a permanent residency visa
• You can apply from inside or outside Australia
• If applying from within Australia, you must hold a valid substantive or bridging visa
• You’ll receive a 5-year travel facility, after which you’ll need a Resident Return Visa (RRV) if you wish to re-enter as a PR
• Your visa is digitally linked to your passport—no label required
Processing Times & Case-by-Case Assessments
Visa processing varies depending on:
• Whether your application is complete and well-documented
• How quickly you respond to requests for additional information
• The time taken to conduct health, character, and national security checks
• Migration program caps and nomination processing times
Why Choose Migration Guru?
Subclass 190 is a competitive, multi-stage visa requiring:
• EOI strategy
• State nomination alignment
• Points maximisation
• Document accuracy
At Migration Guru, our MARA-registered agents help you:
✔️ Identify the right state/territory and stream
✔️ Secure nomination approval
✔️ Maximise your EOI score
✔️ Prepare and lodge your visa application
✔️ Manage bridging visa and onshore compliance (if applicable)
Contact Migration Guru Today
📧 info@migrationguru.com.au
📞 07 3030 6380
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