Skilled · Subclass 190
Skilled Nominated visa
Permanent visa for skilled workers nominated by an Australian state or territory.
Who it is for
Skilled workers nominated by a state or territory government. Each state sets its own criteria, often including where you live or work and a commitment to live in that state.
Key eligibility
- Under 45 when invited, with at least competent English.
- Occupation on the relevant list and a suitable skills assessment.
- At least 65 points (the nomination adds 5).
- Nomination by a state or territory. If the nomination is withdrawn after you lodge, the application becomes invalid.
- If you hold or last held a 491 or 494, you must have held it for at least 3 years.
- Health, character and the Australian values statement.
Try our points calculator. It uses the current points table and is a general estimate only. A redesign of the points test has been announced but is not in force.
Where to apply, and bridging visas
In or outside Australia once invited (not in immigration clearance). In Australia you must hold a substantive visa or a Bridging A, B or C.
Your journey, step by step
Enquiry and state options
Choose target states and check their occupation lists and criteria.
How a registered migration agent helps: compares state options honestly.
English test and skills assessment
Book the test and apply to the assessing authority.
How a registered migration agent helps: checks the occupation code and evidence.
Service agreement
Before any personal advice or preparation, you receive a written service agreement and the OMARA Consumer Guide.
How a registered migration agent helps: sets out the work, the fee and the refund policy in writing. No money is taken for visa work before the agreement is signed.
Expression of Interest and state registration
Lodge an Expression of Interest and, for many states, a separate registration of interest.
How a registered migration agent helps: keeps state and federal claims consistent.
Nomination and invitation
If the state nominates you, Home Affairs sends the invitation.
How a registered migration agent helps: diarises the 60-day deadline.
Lodge within 60 days
Lodge in ImmiAccount and pay the charge.
How a registered migration agent helps: lodges a complete application.
Health, police and biometrics
Health examinations, police certificates and biometrics when the Department asks.
How a registered migration agent helps: tracks every request and deadline so nothing lapses.
Decision and permanent residence
Processing follows a Ministerial Direction from 19 September 2026.
How a registered migration agent helps: explains the grant and your commitment to the state.
After grant
Honour your commitment to the state in good faith; Medicare, family sponsorship and citizenship when eligible.
How a registered migration agent helps: plans citizenship timing.
The Department of Home Affairs makes every decision. No one can promise a grant, an invitation or a faster decision.
Government charges from 1 July 2026
| Applicant or item | Charge |
|---|---|
| Main applicant | A$6,140 |
| Family member 18 or over | A$3,070 |
| Family member under 18 | A$1,535 |
| Second instalment | A$4,885 |
State and territory nomination fees are separate and set by each state.
Health checks, police certificates, translations, skills assessments and English tests are extra and paid to the provider. Our professional fee is separate and quoted in writing. Estimate total charges for your family.
Source: Home Affairs Current visa pricing table, charges from 1 July 2026, read 22 October 2026. Confirm in the Visa Pricing Estimator before you pay.
Processing times
Source: Home Affairs Global visa processing times, read 22 October 2026. Check the current guide. A guide only; times change monthly and are not a promise.
Common refusal risks
- Points not proven.
- Nomination withdrawn or not matching the application.
- Misrepresenting your intention to live or work in the nominating state.
- Claims in the state application not matching the visa application.
- Health or character.
Drawn from the published criteria and general practice experience, not Department statistics.
Document checklist
Tick items as you collect them. Ticks are saved in this browser only and are not sent to us. This is a general list; the Department may ask for more.
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The Immigration Worldwide. Sukh Sandhu, Registered Migration Agent, MARN 1384130. General information, checked 22 October 2026.
Recent changes
New processing order for skilled visas.
2026-27 State and Territory Nominated places: 35,500.
Points test redesign announced, not in force.
Sources and checks
- Home Affairs: Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
- Home Affairs Current visa pricing table, charges from 1 July 2026
Related
Information checked 22 October 2026. General information only, not advice about your situation. Australian advice is given by Sukh Sandhu, Registered Migration Agent, MARN 1384130.
Talk it through. The first 15 minutes are free and general. Personal advice starts only after a written service agreement and the OMARA Consumer Guide.