The Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190) allows skilled workers who are nominated by an Australian state or territory government to live and work in Australia as permanent residents.
Eligibility Requirements
- Occupation: You must have an occupation on the relevant Skilled Occupation List.
- Skills Assessment: You must have a suitable skills assessment for the nominated occupation.
- Invitation: You must be invited to apply for the visa after submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI).
- Points Test: You must satisfy the points test.
What You Can Do with This Visa
- Permanent Residency: Live and work in Australia permanently.
- Work and Study: Work and study anywhere in Australia.
- Healthcare: Enrol in Australia’s public health care scheme, Medicare.
- Sponsor Family: Sponsor family members to come to Australia.
- Travel: Travel to and from Australia for 5 years.
- Citizenship: If eligible, apply for Australian citizenship.