190 Visa - Skilled Nominated Visa

190 Visa

Government Sponsored Skilled Migrant Visa
The Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) is a permanent visa for skilled people who want to work and live in Australia. Applicants can get an additional 5 points through state government sponsorship to reach the minimum application standard of 65 points. After a successful application, the state of sponsorship requires the applicant to live in the state for 2 years before settling in other regions. The 190 visa can be applied for both in Australia and outside Australia. Compared with the 189 visa, after successfully passing the 190 immigration, you need to live in the state of sponsorship for 2 years before you can settle in other regions (with residence restrictions). Each state government has different requirements for state government sponsorship applications, which generally involve three key points: nominated occupation, English proficiency and work experience.
Visa Advantages

Visa Advantages

  • Obtain Australian permanent citizenship in one step.
  • An immigration pathway with a relatively high success rate.
  • One person applies for immigration for the whole family.
  • There are no geographical restrictions on working and studying in Australia.
  • Free to travel to and from Australia.
  • Access to Australian healthcare plans.
  • Can apply to become an Australian citizen.
  • You can sponsor eligible relatives to become permanent residents.
Visa Eligibility Citizens

Visa Eligibility Citizens

Applicants whose occupations are on the MTSSL or STSOL occupation lists and who have scored 60 points under the skilled migration points system can apply for state government sponsorship to obtain an additional 5 points to submit their immigration visa application in a timely manner.

Visa application conditions

Visa application conditions

  • 1Age not exceeding 45 years;
  • 2Occupations are on the skilled immigration occupation list. Each state has different requirements for the occupation list;
  • 3Pass a career assessment;
  • 4English proficiency must reach IELTS 4-6 or equivalent (such as PTE, TOEFL iBT, CAE);
  • 5An additional 5 points for being sponsored by a state government;
  • 6Submit an EOI with a total score of at least 65 points (including 60 points for your own score and 5 points for state sponsorship).
Visa application steps

Visa application steps

  • Step 1next

    Evaluation and contract signing

  • Step 2next

    Career Orientation and Career Assessment

  • Step 3next

    Submit EOI (Expression of Interest)

  • Step 4next

    State nomination application

  • Step 5next

    Receive invitation

  • Step 6next

    Submit your visa application

Application process and cycle

Application process and cycle

(Trial period: federal trial time 87 days - 36 months, average 7 months)

  • 1. Evaluate the contract

    Free assessment, confirm compliance with 190 application requirements, confirm EOI score, develop career plan, confirm application state, and sign contract after negotiation;

  • 2. Preparation

    Prepare the required materials and applicants begin to obtain English scores;

  • 3. Career Assessment

    Prepare materials, submit career assessment application, and wait for notification of passing the assessment;

  • 4. Sponsorship invitation

    Obtain a career assessment report, start submitting an EOI application and state nomination application, and wait for the state government to issue a state nomination invitation notice;

  • 5. Guarantee application

    After obtaining the state guarantee invitation, submit the state guarantee application and wait for the state guarantee approval;

  • 6. Visa application

    After obtaining national sponsorship approval, submit the final 190 visa application;

  • 7. Login approved

    Received the 190 visa approval notification and prepared to go through the entry procedures to Australia.

Visa TypeVisa subclasses25% review time50% review time75% review time90% review time
Skilled - Nominated visa (subclass 190)78367417537
Visa TypeSkilled - Nominated visa (subclass 190)
Visa subclasses
25% review time78
50% review time367
75% review time417
90% review time537

Applicants should note that points tested skilled migration visa applications that are not in critical sector occupations may take longer than the average processing time. This is because each visa subclass contains applications with different processing priorities. Occupations within the critical sectors are given the highest processing priority.

Obligations and rights after qualification approval

Obligations and rights after qualification approval

Ensure that you have a valid visa and passport before entering Australia and that you and your family abide by Australian laws

  • Rights
  • Live permanently in Australia
  • Working and studying in Australia
  • Join Australia's public health plan Medicare
  • Sponsoring relatives to come to Australia
  • Travelled to and from Australia within five years
  • If you are eligible, you can apply to become an Australian citizen
Application Notes

Application Notes

  • Well-prepared information

    Applicants need to provide accurate and complete application materials, including career assessment certificate, English transcript, education certificate, work experience certificate, etc.

  • Note changes in application requirements

    Australian immigration policies and requirements are constantly changing. Applicants need to pay attention to the latest policies and update their application materials.

  • Pay attention to the application period

    Applicants need to choose the appropriate time when submitting their state guarantee application and EOI, and arrange it reasonably according to the requirements and invitation cycle of the state guarantee agency.

  • Keep in touch

    Applicants need to keep their contact information open and respond to emails or phone calls from the Australian Immigration Department in a timely manner to avoid affecting the application process.

  • Reasonable career planning

    Applicants need to plan their career choices reasonably based on their personal conditions and the requirements of Australia's skilled immigration policy, and choose those occupations that are state-sponsored and suitable for their personal background.

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