( Skilled – state nominated · Subclass 190 )
Skilled Nominated visa
A permanent, points-tested visa for skilled workers nominated by an Australian state or territory government, adding nomination points and state-specific criteria.
( Who it suits )
- Skilled workers whose occupation appears on a state list
- Applicants who benefit from additional nomination points
- People willing to commit to a nominating state
( General requirements )
- State or territory nomination
- Eligible occupation and positive skills assessment
- Competitive points score including nomination points
( The shape of it )
How this visa typically proceeds
- Stage 1 of 4
Skills assessment
Assessment by your occupation authority.
- Stage 2 of 4
State nomination
Apply to a state or territory program.
- Stage 3 of 4
Invitation and application
Invitation follows nomination.
- Stage 4 of 4
Decision
A successful grant is permanent.
( Points of decision )
Skilled Nominated visa: the questions that decide it
Each state and territory sets its own occupation lists, criteria and opening windows, which change through the program year.
General information only. This is not immigration assistance and does not take your circumstances into account. Migration law changes frequently. Confirm the current position before acting.
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