The Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) is a permanent residence visa for points-test skilled workers who want to work and live in Australia after being nominated by an Australian state or territory government agency.
There are points-based visas (Skilled Independent, Skilled Nominated, or Skilled Regional) and also temporary and permanent non-points-based (sponsored) visas available, but if you wish to apply for a points-based visa you will need enough points to receive an invitation to lodge an application.
Australia’s Department of Home Affairs operates a points system and if you want to know if you have a chance of qualifying for one of these points-based visas, you will need to see how many points you might get.
Question: What is the Skilled Nominated Visa and how does it work?
Answer: The Skilled Nominated Visa is a pathway for skilled workers to live and work permanently in Australia. To apply, applicants must be nominated by an Australian state or territory government and meet the skill and eligibility requirements.
Question: How can I be eligible for the Skilled Nominated Visa?
Answer: To be eligible, you must have a nominated occupation on the skilled occupation lists, possess the required skills and qualifications, receive a positive skills assessment, meet the English language proficiency criteria, and receive a state or territory nomination.
Question: What are the benefits of obtaining a Skilled Nominated Visa?
Answer: The Skilled Nominated Visa offers several benefits, including the opportunity to live and work permanently in Australia, access to Medicare (Australia's healthcare scheme), eligibility for Australian citizenship, and the ability to sponsor eligible family members for permanent residence.
Question: How long does it take to process the Skilled Nominated Visa application?
Answer: The processing time for the Skilled Nominated Visa varies depending on various factors such as the completeness of the application, the number of applications received, and the efficiency of the assessing authorities. On average, it takes around 6 to 12 months for the visa to be processed.
Question: Can I include my family members in my Skilled Nominated Visa application?
Answer: Yes, you can include your family members (spouse and dependent children) in your Skilled Nominated Visa application. However, they must meet the health and character requirements and be included in your visa application at the time of lodgement.