Overview
It is a State nominated point based visa that allows the skilled workers, to live and work in Australia on a permanent basis. Applicant first need to get the nomination from a state or territory government to apply for this visa.
This visa is for applicants who have an occupation in high demand in Australia’s labor market. In order to apply for subclass 190 visa, you first need to choose an occupation from the relevant Australia occupational demand list, after that you need to submit an EOI through Skill Select online for confirmation of your visa and subsequently, attain a nomination from a state or territory government in Australia.
Eligibility
To become eligible to apply for this visa an applicant must:
- Have an experience in any of the occupation listed in the consolidated skilled occupation list (CSOL) of Australia.
- Earn at least 65 points based on his/her age, qualification, experience, English proficiency, other components if applicable
- Get a state/territory sponsorship.
- Be under 45 years of age.
- Obtain a positive skill assessment from the relevant assessing authority
- Have required level of English Proficiency
- Experience as required by state/territory requirement
- Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI)
- Meet the health and character requirements.
- Live in sponsoring state or territory for 2 years once visa is granted
BENEFITS OF THE PROGRAM
This visa allows you and your family to:
- Live and work in Australia indefinitely.
- Study in Australia full time
- Receive subsidized health care facilities
- Receive certain social security benefits
- Apply for the citizenship after spending specific time in Australia
- Sponsor the eligible family members for permanent or temporary residency in Australia.
PROGRAM POINTS
The applicants have to satisfy the basic requirements to migrate under the skilled Independent visa.
| Age | Points |
| 18-24 years | 25 |
| 25-32 years | 30 |
| 33-39 years | 25 |
| 40-44 years | 15 |
| English | Points |
| Competent English | 0 |
| Proficient English | 10 |
| Superior English | 20 |
| Skilled employment in the last 10 years – outside Australia | Points |
| Less than 3 years | 0 |
| 3-4 years | 5 |
| 5-7 years | 10 |
| 8-10 years | 15 |
| Skilled employment in the last 10 years – in Australia | Points |
| Less than 1 year | 0 |
| 1-2 years | 5 |
| 3-4 years | 10 |
| 5-7 years | 15 |
| 8-10 years | 20 |
| Qualifications | Points |
| A Doctorate degree from an Australian educational institution or a Doctorate from another educational institution that is of a recognized standard. | 20 |
| A Bachelor degree from an Australian educational institution or a Bachelor qualification, from another educational institution that is of a recognized standard. | 15 |
| A diploma or trade qualification completed in Australia | 10 |
| An award or qualification recognized by the relevant assessing authority for your nominated skilled occupation. | 10 |
| Australian study requirement | Points |
| At least one degree, diploma or trade qualification from an Australian educational institution that meets the Australian study requirement | 5 |
| Specialist education qualification | Points |
| A Masters degree by research or a Doctorate degree from an Australian educational institution that included at least two academic years in a relevant field. | 5 |
| Other | Points |
| Accredited in a community language | 5 |
| Study in regional Australia or a low population growth metropolitan area that meets the Australian study requirement | 5 |
| Partner skill qualifications | 5 |
| Professional year in Australia | 5 |
| Nomination or sponsorship | Points |
| Nomination by a state or territory government to live and work in a regional or low population-growth metropolitan area or Sponsorship by an eligible relative to live and work in a designated area of Australia. | 10 |
Process Steps
