Skilled - Nominated Subclass 190
Skilled – Nominated (subclass 190) visas allow successful applicants to live and work anywhere in Australia as permanent residents. This visa is part of the SkillSelect program, and applicants must submit an EOI (expression of interest) rather than a standard application. If your EOI is accepted, you will be nominated by the stare or territorial government in question, and you will be able to file an application for a nominated visa.
If you do receive an invitation from a governmental body, you must complete an online application in 60 days or less. The details in your application must match those you included in your Expression of Interest. You will also have to provide evidence to support your claims.
Features of the Skilled Nominated Visa
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This is a points-based visa intended for skilled workers who have already received a nomination from a state or territory.
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It allows a successful applicant and their partner or dependents to live and work in Australia as permanent residents.
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Some of the visa holder’s dependents can be included in the application
Requirements
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Applicants must be invited to apply,
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Be less than 50 years old,
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Have skills in a qualifying, listed occupation ,
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Have their skilled assessed by a relevant authority,
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Have a minimum degree of fluency in English,
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Score 60 or more points on the points test table, and
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Meet certain other health and character requirements.
Benefits of the Skilled Nominated Visa
Successful applicants and their partners and dependents may:
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Live and work in Australia permanently,
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Access Medicare (a health scheme),
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Access basic and advanced education,
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Apply for citizenship in Australia (after a time), and
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Sponsor relatives for immigration
Employment-related Conditions
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Successful applicants must stay in the nominating territory or state for at least 2 years,
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Must inform the nominating authority about any changes in their address, and
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Complete surveys or provide other information when requested.
Dependents
Under a subtype 190 visa, you can include your partner, whether married or unmarried, and any children or other dependents of your partner or yourself.
Points Requirements
Applicants will have to score at least 60 points on a table that rates several different factors. Most of the important factors evaluated are:
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Your age,
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Your fluency in English,
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Your Employment history, and
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Your education.
