The Subclass 190 Visa is a permanent residency visa specifically designed for skilled workers who have received nominations from the Australian government of a state or territory. As a permanent resident, you could live, work, and study anywhere in Australia.
Eligibility Criteria:
You must fulfill the following conditions to get a subclass 190 visa:
1.Get an invitation through skillselect to apply.
2.If your occupation is not on the skilled occupation list for the 190 visa, then you cannot apply.
3.Get a positive skills assessment for the occupation you nominated.
4.Acquire nomination from a state or territory government.
5.Achieve a score of at least 65 points on the Points Test (which considers age, education, English level, work experience, etc.).
6.Be below 45 years of age at the time of the invitation.
7.Have English language proficiency according to the requirements (competent english or higher).
8.Fulfill the criteria relating to health and character.
There are some benefits of Nominated skilled visa:
1.A prize of permanent residency in Australia.
2.Unrestricted rights to Work and Study all over the country.
3.Eligibility to Medicare (Australia’s public health care system).
4.Right to Sponsor Relatives for permanent residency who meet the conditions.
5.Opening of the way to Australian citizenship (after complying with residency requirements).
Application Process
1.Verifying eligibility and checking the occupation list.
2.Having the skills evaluated by the appropriate assessing authority.
3.Filing an Expression of Interest (EOI) via SkillSelect.
4.Wait for a terrority or state nomination.
5.To be invited to apply for the visa.
6.Application must be submitted within 60 days from the date of the invitation.
7.Complete health and character tests.
8.Wait for visa decision from the department of Home Affairs