Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)

Who is it for?

Skilled workers with an occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list, a suitable skills assessment, enough points and a nomination from a state or territory. You must be invited before you can apply, and you must be under 45 when invited.

The steps

1. Check your occupation on the occupation lists.
2. Get a skills assessment and an English test result.
3. Work out your points with the points calculator.
4. Submit an expression of interest in SkillSelect and choose the 190.
5. Apply to a state or territory for nomination.
6. If nominated and invited, lodge the visa application within the invitation period.

Cost

From A$6,140 for the main applicant, with extra charges for family members. See the fees table.

Processing

190 applications are prioritised under Ministerial Direction No. 122, and the Department publishes lodgement-month allocation dates. See processing times.

Living in the nominating state

A state nomination usually comes with an expectation that you will live and work in that state. Read the conditions in your nomination.