"The Skilled Nominated Visa is a permanent, points-based visa designed for qualified professionals who wish to live and work in Australia. To apply, candidates must first secure a nomination from an Australian state or territory government."

Program Overview

The Subclass 190 visa is for skilled professionals whose occupations are in high demand in Australia’s job market. To apply, candidates must first select an occupation listed on the relevant skilled occupation list. Next, they must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through SkillSelect and receive a nomination from a state or territory government in Australia to proceed with the visa application.

Eligibility

Benefits of the Program

This visa allows you and your family to:

Program Points

The applicants have to satisfy the basic requirements to migrate under the skilled Independent visa.

Sponsored by a Regional Government

The applicant's nominated occupation must be included on the specific state’s skilled occupation list, and they must meet all eligibility requirements set by that state. Additionally, the applicant must agree to live and work in the nominating state for the first two years of their stay in a designated regional area of Australia.

If nominated for the Subclass 491 visa by a regional government, you are required to have lived in a regional or low population growth metropolitan area for at least two years. These designated areas are defined by specific postcodes and vary by state.

Sponsored by a relative

To apply, the applicant must be sponsored by an eligible sponsor who is either an Australian citizen or a permanent resident.

The sponsor must be a close relative of the applicant or the applicant’s spouse. Acceptable relationships include: brother, sister, parent, non-dependent child, aunt, uncle, nephew, niece, or first cousin.

The sponsor must reside in a designated area of Australia at the time of application and must demonstrate their intention to continue living there until a decision is made on the visa.

The sponsor is also required to sign a sponsorship undertaking, confirming their commitment to support the applicant financially and socially for two years to help ensure a smooth settlement in Australia.