Skilled Nominated Visa

The Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) is a permanent visa that allows skilled workers who are nominated by a state or territory government in Australia to live and work permanently in Australia.

Key features of the subclass 190 visa include:

1. Eligibility: To be eligible for the subclass 190 visa, applicants must be nominated by a state or territory government in Australia and meet certain eligibility criteria, including having skills and qualifications that are in demand in that state or territory.
   

2. Occupation Requirements: Applicants must nominate an occupation from the relevant Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) or Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and have their skills assessed by the relevant assessing authority for that occupation.

3. Skills Assessment: Applicants must have their skills assessed by the relevant assessing authority for their occupation and meet the minimum points requirement on the points test.
   

4. Nomination: Applicants must be nominated by a state or territory government in Australia before they can apply for the subclass 190 visa. Each state and territory government has its own list of occupations in demand and its own nomination process.
   

5. Permanent Residency: The subclass 190 visa is a permanent residency visa, allowing holders and their eligible family members to live, work, and study in Australia indefinitely. Visa holders have access to Medicare, Australia's publicly funded healthcare system, and can apply for Australian citizenship after meeting certain residency requirements.
   

6. Obligations: Visa holders are required to live and work in the nominating state or territory for a specified period after the visa is granted, as specified by the relevant state or territory government.