Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) – Visa Aid Australia
The Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) is a permanent residence visa for skilled professionals nominated by an Australian State or Territory government. This visa allows you to live, work, and study anywhere in the nominating state while enjoying full permanent residency benefits in Australia.
State Nomination Requirements for Subclass 190
Each Australian State and Territory has its own nomination criteria for the Subclass 190 visa. Applicants must meet both Department of Home Affairs requirements and state-specific nomination conditions.
New South Wales – Subclass 190
• Occupation must be on NSW Skilled Occupation List
• Positive skills assessment required
• Minimum points score as per NSW invitation rounds
• English language proficiency required
• State nomination invitation required
Victoria – Subclass 190
• Occupation must be on Victoria skilled list
• Priority to healthcare and critical sectors
• Skills assessment and English required
• Invitation through SkillSelect
Queensland – Subclass 190
• Occupation must be on QLD skilled list
• Work experience may be required
• English language requirement applies
• State nomination mandatory
Western Australia – Subclass 190
• Occupation must be on WA skilled list
• Employment in WA may be required
• Skills assessment mandatory
• State invitation required
South Australia – Subclass 190
• Occupation must be on SA skilled list
• Points score and English required
• State nomination invitation required
Tasmania – Subclass 190
• Must meet Tasmanian nomination criteria
• Employment or study in Tasmania preferred
• Skills assessment required
Northern Territory – Subclass 190
• Occupation must be in NT demand list
• Employment connection preferred
• State nomination required
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