Skilled Nominated Permanent Visa Subclass 190

Who’s eligible for a Skilled Nominated Permanent Visa?

• To be eligible for the Skilled Nominated Permanent Visa, the visa applicant must meet the required points test for the visa which is 60 points.
• The points test is based on a number of factors including

• Occupation
• Work History
• Education History
• Previous study in Australia
• English ability
• State Sponsorship application
• Age

• You must be younger than 50 to apply for the Skilled Nominated Permanent Visa.
• Pass a skills assessment in an occupation that on the state or territory government occupation list.
• Must be nominated by a state or territory government

What is the process for a Skilled Nominated Permanent Visa?

1. Determine the amount of points that your application will receive
2. Complete an English test to ensure your English is at a competent level.
3. Complete a skills assessment with the relevant skills assessment authority for your occupation.
4. Complete an expressive of interest (EOI) including the application for State or Territory Government Sponsorship.
5. Receive an invitation to apply from the Department of Immigration. The EOI allows the Government the ability to offer visas to the applicants with the highest number of points. In addition the EOI allows the government to priorities allocating visas to occupations, which are the highest in demand in Australia.
6. Lodge the visa application to the Department of immigration within 60 days.

What does it mean to be nominated by a state or territory government?

Each State and Territory Government has an occupation list that includes occupations that are in demand in their area. Generally, this list is much broader than the skilled independent visa. There are several conditions that may be required to achieve sponsorship, for example minimum work experience, letter of job offer or particular English requirement.

If a State or Territory Government does offer an applicant sponsorship, it is expected that the applicant will reside in the particular state of territory.

Where can I lodge a Skilled Nominated Permanent Visa?

The Skilled Nominated Permanent Visa can be lodged in Australia or overseas. It is important to remember that if you lodge in Australia, the visa applicant must hold a substantive visa or a bridging visa A, B or C visa.

Can family members be included in the application?

Yes, family members can be included in the application:

• Spouses, defacto partners and same sex partners.
• Dependent children
• Other dependent family members – including parents who live with you are financial dependent.

Who long is the visa valid for and are there any particular conditions?

The visa is a permanent visa which means the visa holder can remain in Australian with no limitations with full work rights.

The unique condition on this visa class is that the applicant must reside for 2 years in the State or Territory that has agreed to sponsor the applicant.

Benefits of hiring path migration for the Skilled Nominated Permanent Visa?

We can help you with

• Obtaining a positive skills assessment
• Determining which state or territory government requires your skills and apply for state sponsorship.
• Develop a strategy to maximize your points score. As the general skilled visa is a competitive visa, the higher the points the better chance your application will be successful.
• Determining which state or territory government requires your skills and apply for state sponsorship.
• Lodging the visa and working with the Department of Immigration case-officer.
• Ensuring there are no issues if you lodging on-shore in respect to the bridging visa.