190 Visa – Skilled Nominated Visa

Skilled Nomination Visa / 190 visa is for nominated skilled workers that allow them to live and work in Australia as Permanent Residents (PR) in a particular State in Australia.

Skilled Nominated Visa subclass 190 is an excellent alternative for skilled worker who want to migrate to Australia but couldn’t satisfy the 189 visa point requirements.

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Written by Indah Melindasari, B.Com
Updated May 2020

Requirements To Apply For Skilled Nominated Visa Subclass 190

You must have an occupation on the relevant skilled list.
You must have a suitable skills assessment for the occupation.
You must be invited to apply for this visa.
You must be able to score 65 points or more because this visa is a points-tested visa.
You must be under 45 years old.

Benefits for Subclass 190 Visa Holder

There are three main benefits of obtaining Skilled Nominated Visa / 190 visa. Those benefits are:

You can work and study anywhere in Australia
You can sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence
You can become an Australian citizen if you are eligible for that.

Relevant Skill Assessment For Skilled Nomination Visa

You must submit a completed expression of interest (EOI) in SkillSelect. Please make sure you completed in the 3 years prior to the date of your invitation.

If your skills were assessed based on a qualification you obtained in Australia when you held a student visa, the qualification must be from studying a course registered on CRICOS.

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Subclass 190 Visa

ONEderland Consulting managing director and also registered migration agent, Indah Melindasari, B.Com (MARN 0961 448) is here to answer your Skilled Nominated subclass 190 visa questions!

How to check my occupation? Does my occupation have to be listed?
- You may refer to the Skilled Occupation List from the Department of Home Affairs website, and your nominated occupation has to be on the list.
How many points do I need to have?
- You need to reach 65 points, at the minimum. The higher scores you get, the better chances you will have against other migrants.
How to calculate my points?
- Points may come from: Your age, English language requirements, work experience (inside and outside Australia), recognised qualification, partner skills, State or Territory nomination and regional study. We have a system made for you to see the bigger picture of your points. Please click here.
Is there any minimum age to apply for this visa?
- You have to be under 45 years old or turn 45 after being invited to apply for this visa.
Can I include my family in this visa application?
- You can include your partner and/or dependent children in your application, either when you lodge the visa application or add them afterwards, but before the Department finalises your application.
How much does the visa cost?
- Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) costs AUD $4,045 for the main applicant, and there will be an additional charge if you include your partner and/or dependent children.
- If your family members who have turned 18 at the time of application and who are assessed as not having functional English, you might have to pay the second instalment which is AUD $4,885.
- The cost is as per October 2020 and will increase every July each year.
Where can I apply for this visa?
- You can apply for this visa while you are onshore or offshore.
- For onshore applications, you must be on a substantive or relevant bridging visa when you apply.
How long is the processing time for this visa?
- This visa generally takes from 6 to 9 months to be processed, assuming that you meet all the requirements and provide all additional request in time.
How long can I stay using this visa?
- Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) is a permanent visa, which allows you and your family to stay in Australia indefinitely. The visa expires five years after the Department grant it, and you may renew the visa before it expired.

Skilled Nominated Visa Best Practices

Check your eligibility and visa requirements

Understand the process to apply for Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) is necessary.

The first step is by checking your chosen occupation, points you earn and other requirements set for this visa.

Submit an Expression of Interest

Once you are eligible to apply for an Australian working visa and receive positive skills assessment outcome, thereon, You are required to submit an Expression Of Interest (EOI) through SkillSelect.

Positive skills assessment is mandatory for this visa, and each occupation may have different assessing authorities.

Waiting for the invitation

After you submit the EOI, you will need to wait until you are invited by the state or territory government. Each year Department issues a different number of invitations.

It is based on the number of applications they receive and process. During this time, your EOI is valid for 2 years.

You can access your EOI and update any information at any time, such as if you have gained a new work experience, a higher qualification, improved your English language ability or your family make up has changed.

If you receive an invitation to lodge a visa application, it will be too late to update your EOI.

Gather all the required documents

If you are qualified, meet the requirements, and score the highest among all migrants in the same subclass, the Department will invite you to apply for the visa. This time, you have to gather documents to apply for the visa.