Career in Australia
Skilled Nominated Visa
Permanent visa for skilled workers nominated by an Australian state or territory.
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What this pathway provides.
The Subclass 190 visa is a permanent skilled migration pathway for applicants nominated by an Australian state or territory government.
- Permanent residency pathway
- State or territory nomination required
- Points-tested migration stream
- Invitation required after nomination
Suitability
Who this visa may suit.
- Applicants seeking nomination from an Australian state or territory
- Professionals whose occupation aligns with state migration priorities
- Applicants needing additional points through nomination
Requirements
What generally needs to be established.
- Occupation suitable for the pathway
- State or territory nomination
- Suitable skills assessment
- Competitive points profile
- Expression of Interest and invitation
Process
A considered sequence.
- 01
Review occupation fit and state nomination options
- 02
Prepare skills assessment and points evidence
- 03
Submit EOI and relevant nomination interest
- 04
Lodge when nomination and invitation align with the case strategy
Material considerations
Issues to understand before proceeding.
- State nomination criteria changing without notice
- Occupation not aligned with state priorities
- Points competitiveness issues even after nomination
Related information
Other detailed visa pathways.
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Understand whether this pathway fits your position.
A consultation considers eligibility, evidence, timing, risk and the objective behind the application.
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