STATE SPONSORED SKILLED VISA

Skilled - Nominated (subclass 190) visa

• This points-based visa is for skilled workers who are nominated by a state or territory.
• A visa holder can live and work permanently anywhere in Australia.
• Certain family members can be included in the application.

How this visa works

To be able to lodge a valid application for this visa you need to first submit an Expression of Interest through SkillSelect. You can do this in or outside Australia.

If you are nominated by a state or territory and meet the basic requirements for this visa, you will then receive an invitation to apply.

Basic requirements

There are basic requirements you must meet to apply for this visa. You must:

• be invited to apply
• be younger than 50 years of age when you are invited to apply
• nominate an occupation that matches your skills and qualifications and is on the relevant skilled occupation list
• have your skills assessed by the relevant assessing authority as suitable for your nominated occupation
• have at least competent English
• score at least 60 on the points test
• meet the health and character requirements.

Source: Department of Immigration & Border Patrol (DIBP)

Disclaimer: All information outlined under this section titled "VISAS" is simply an overview of the various visas available under the migration act. The outlined information can be used as a reference point but cannot be relied upon by individuals to determine whether or not they qualify.

The Australian Migration regulations, change on a constant basis, and therefore to attain up-to-date legislative requirements you need to contact us to ensure that;

• You qualify under your selected visa subclass; and
• Most importantly that the selected subclass is the most appropriate visa for your specific needs