Skilled Nominated Visa Subclass 190

Overview

The Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) is a permanent points-tested visa for invited skilled workers who are nominated by an Australian state or territory government agency.

State and territory agencies set their own nomination criteria and processes in addition to the Department's visa requirements. A nomination interest or state invitation is not itself a visa grant.

Skilled Nominated Visa Subclass 190 Requirements

The points below are a general orientation to the current government material. Meeting one item does not establish eligibility, and criteria can differ by stream or applicant circumstances.

• An eligible occupation and suitable skills assessment are required.
• An Expression of Interest is submitted through SkillSelect.
• A state or territory nomination and an invitation to apply are required.
• Points, age, English, health and character requirements apply.
• Nominees are expected to understand the nominating jurisdiction's current commitments and conditions.

Skilled Nominated Visa Subclass 190 Document Checklist

Evidence can include identity, skills assessment, English results, employment, qualifications, points claims, family records and documents required separately by the nominating state or territory.

• Use the visa page's step-by-step instructions and any document checklist linked from it.
• Provide accurate, consistent information and clear colour scans of requested documents.
• Arrange English translations in the form required by the Department.
• Check whether health examinations, police certificates, biometrics, skills evidence or sponsor documents are requested.

How to Apply for Skilled Nominated Visa Subclass 190

Applicants generally complete a skills assessment and EOI, follow the relevant jurisdiction's nomination process, and lodge a visa application only after nomination produces an invitation through SkillSelect.

• Confirm the correct visa and stream on the Department of Home Affairs website.
• Read every eligibility and step-by-step section that applies to the applicant and any family members.
• Use ImmiAccount for the application unless the official page instructs otherwise.
• Keep contact, passport and circumstances information current after lodgement.
• Read the written decision and, if granted, check all conditions in the grant letter and VEVO.

Skilled Nominated Visa Subclass 190 Fees, Processing Times and Conditions

Visa charges can change and may include additional applicant charges, later instalments or separate costs. Use the official Visa Pricing Estimator for the intended lodgement date.

Published processing times describe recently decided applications and are a guide only. They are not a promise for an individual application. Check the official processing-time guide and respond promptly if the Department requests more information.

Visa conditions are legally significant and vary. A visa holder should use the grant letter and Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) to check the conditions attached to the granted visa.