The Skilled Nominated visa (190 Visa subclass) allows skilled workers to live and work in Australia as a permanent resident. Usually, State or territory who wants to fill in the shortage of skilled worker required for Business in their state by looking at demand can apply for subclass 190 which allow applicant having that skill and qualification to fill in the shortage of Skilled worker listed on SOL (Skilled Occupation List).
List of other selection criteria are equally important for the applicant and need to score a minimum of 60 points on Skill Assessment test and also obtain Sponsorship letter from an eligible relative living in Australia or nomination letter from required State or territory got that skill requirement.
You might be eligible to apply for 190 visa subclass if you were invited. Below are must requirement if you are invited
- Nominated an occupation from the skilled occupation list
- Must have suitable skills assessment for that occupation
- Meet the Points test pass mark of 65 required
- Be aged between 18 to 44 Inclusive
- achieved the score specified in your letter of invitation
- International English Language Testing System ( IELTS )
- been nominated by an Australian state or territory government agency
- Meet health and character requirement
Australian State Sponsored Visa 190 Application Process
Step 1: Check if your occupation is available listed on Skilled Occupation Lists
Step 2
You must complete a Skills Assessment and acquire an acceptable score to be qualified for the visa 190. Skill assessment enables the Immigration department to pass decision if you have the required point of skill in your selected occupation to practice in Australia.
Step 3
Once you have got a positive skills assessment, you will require submitting an Expression of Interest. You can do this process from in or outside of Australia. You will at that point likewise need to apply for state sponsorship with an Australian state/territory. This will necessitate that you meet the sponsorship requests and have work involvement in a position listed in State Migration Plans.
Step 4: Obtain a government nomination
The Skilled Nominated Work Visa (subclass 190) expects you to be selected by a state or region government. When you submit EOI, it will be distinguishable by government authorities look for potential workers with your skillset. If a government chooses to designate you, you will receive a letter of invitation to proceed for the 190 visa application.
Step 5: Apply for the Skilled Nominated Work Visa (subclass 190 Visa)
Once you find an employer/company and get an appointment, you can apply for the 190 visas online through the DHA. You should incorporate certain documents with your application process.
Step 6: Wait for a decision
It can take a few months for the DHA to decide on your visa application.
Points Test Requirement
You must have to score at least 60 points to obtain an invitation to apply. If you have to get an invitation to apply, you will have to score at least the particular in the Letter of Invitation.
Health/Medical Requirements
There are assured health & medical requirement a candidate has to satisfy contingent upon their circumstance. The health prerequisites additionally apply to any of the reliant relative’s members recorded in the application. The health assessment is commonly valid for up to 1 year.
Duration and Conditions
The visa is a permanent stable visa, enabling candidates to stay in Australia inconclusively with complete work rights. You would usually be ordinary to reside up to 2 years in the Territory or State which listed you for the visa.
On the off chance that you are outside Australia when the visa is approved, you and your spouse members should enter in Australia for the first time just because preceding expiry of your wellbeing and police clearances.
Australian State Sponsored Visa Conditions
A successful applicant is allowed a 5-year multiple entry visa to live and full work authority in Australia. You just require staying in Australia for 2 of the 5 years to have the reissued visa for a further 5 years. On the other hand, you can spend 4 back to back years in Australia and be qualified for citizenship.
On the off chance that you decide not to pick up citizenship, however, you should apply for a Resident Return Visa before the new one expires to travel to and from Australia. To meet the criteria for this you must show that you have spent 2 years legally living in Australia or that you have significant individual, cultural or industry ties to Australia.
Contact our immigration consultant if you like a personalized eligibility assessment of your Skilled Nominated Subclass 190 visa application.