5 Things You Need to Know About Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)

Posted by Elliott Smith
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Sep 23, 2019
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#1 What can you do with Visa Subclass 190? 

Your dream to live in Australia permanently can come true with the Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190). It is a points-based visa that enables the visa holder to live in Australia on a permanent basis. To apply for this visa you must have been nominated by an Australian territory government or state. You can work or study in the country. This visa also allows you to travel to and from Australia for 5 years. You can also include your family members in your visa application.


#2 What is the Eligibility Condition for Visa Subclass 190? 

The Australian Government has set some eligibility conditions. You can know about them in details through the official website of Australian Immigration. Here are some of the main requirements:

  • You must have a score of 65 points 

  • You must have a positive skill assessment 

  • Express your interest (EOI) for the visa and receive the ITA (Invitation to Apply)

  • Be 45 years old or less 

  • Have Competent Level of English 

  • Meet the character requirements set by the Australian immigration authorities 

  • Your occupation should be in the list of skilled occupations for subclass visa 190

#3 What is the Requirements Checklist for Visa Subclass 190?

You can find the detailed checklist on the official site of Immigration and Citizenship. A checklist can save a lot of your time while verifying your documents. Start building checklists before you start the application procedure for visa 190. You will be requiring the following documents for the visa application:

  • Identity proof 

  • Work experience proof 

  • Age proof

  • Educational degrees 

  • Test results of English language competency 

  • Medical certificates

  • Police verification certificates 

  • The family members who are coming to Australia with the applicant must have competent English and respective test results

#4 What is the Fees and Cost of Visa Subclass 190?

Many applicants have no idea that the cost or fees of Visa Subclass 190 can be different at different times. As a result, they get confused at the time of filing the application. So, we recommend you to keep yourself up to date with any such changes in the process and the fee structure. Currently, the cost of this visa for the main applicant is AUD 4045. 


The fee is to be paid in two instalments. The first instalment involves paying the fee for the applicant. In the second instalment, the fee for the family member(s) is paid. Currently, the fee for one family member is AUD 4,885. The fee may increase if the family member has less than functional English. 


#5 What is the Skilled Nominated Visa 190 Processing Time? 

The processing time for this visa is around 9 to 13 months. But the processing times can increase due to several reasons. One of them is the alarming number of applications from people across the globe. Delays can also be caused in processing the application and checking the attached documents. Sometimes the assessing authorities might require additional documents from the applicant which can further delay the assessment process.


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