Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)

Advantages Of Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)

The 190 visa allows you to:

• Live, work, and study in Australia indefinitely with no limitations.
• Receive healthcare benefits through Medicare.
• Seek Australian citizenship.
• Sponsor qualifying relatives or family members for permanent residency.
• Travel to Australia multiple times over a five-year period from when the visa is awarded.

How To Begin?

You must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) via SkillSelect and receive an invitation to apply for the visa.

The EOI is essentially a ‘Point test’, requiring a minimum score of 65 points.

When you submit an EOI, you’re showing the Immigration Department your qualifications for the visa.

Here are the key criteria used to allocate the required 65 points for eligibility for this visa:

• Your Age
• Educational Achievements (such as a Diploma, Degree, or PhD)
• Proficiency in English
• Years of Work Experience
• Skills as a Single Individual or Partner
• Accreditation by NAATI
• Completion of a Professional Year Program

Other considerations are: certified community language skills, studying in Australia, skills of your partner, and a professional year completed in Australia.

Criteria for Eligibility

To be granted this visa, you need to:

• Select an occupation from the current Short-Term Skilled Occupation List.
• Obtain a nomination from an Australian state or territory government agency.
• Get a skills assessment from the relevant Australian authority.
• Possess at least Competent English.
• Satisfy health and character requirements.
• Achieve the score mentioned in your invitation.

Health Check

The specific health checks needed can differ, but generally, they include exams related to your planned activities in Australia, your home country, and any country where you’ve spent time during the last five years.

This rule is applicable to both the main visa applicant and their family members included in the application, regardless of whether they are migrating or not.

Health examination results are valid for a period of 12 months.

Character Standards

You need to obtain police certificates from all countries where you lived for a total of 12 months or more in the last ten years, counting from the age of 16.

Owing Money to the Australian Government

Before your visa can be issued, you need to clear any existing debts you have with the Australian Government.

Verification of English Language Skills

You are required to meet minimum scores in certain tests to provide proof of your English language proficiency.

• Score at least 50 in each section of the Pearson Test of English (PTE).
• Score at least 6 in every section of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or an equivalent score in TOEFL iBT, OET, and CAE.

Including Family in Your Visa Application

You can add the following family members to your visa application:

• Your Spouse
• Your or your Partner’s Child or stepchild

Ensure you have all the necessary documents to confirm your relationship with them.

For more information on the probability of getting an invitation from the immigration department or for application assistance, reach out to Aussizz Group to schedule your consultation today!