Skilled Nomination Visa (Subclass 190)

For qualified professionals who want to reside and work in regional Australia, this is a temporary visa. With this visa, you can stay for up to 5 years, and after 3 years, you can request to stay permanently. This visa cannot be extended.

You must fulfill the following standards set forth by the Department of Home Affairs to be eligible:

• Have a skill evaluation that is pertinent
• age must not exceed 45.
• Nominate a state or territory, such as Western Australia
• Pass the Department of Home Affairs points test with 65 or more points. If you are nominated by a state for the subclass 190 visa, you will receive an extra 5 points towards the Department of Home Affairs points test as part of your Expression of Interest.
• Have the required English level; and have an occupation on the relevant occupation list.

Cost

AUD 4115

Processing times

• 25% of applications: 4 months
• 50% of applications: 7 months
• 75% of applications: 8 months
• 90% of applications: 22 months