Subclass 190 refers to the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) in Australia. It's a permanent residency visa for skilled workers who are nominated by an Australian state or territory government.

Key Features of Subclass 190

• Permanent residency: Live, work, and study in Australia indefinitely.
• Points-tested: You need to score at least 65 points (more is usually required).
• State nomination required: You must be nominated by an Australian state or territory government.
• Occupation list: Your job must be on the relevant Skilled Occupation List (SOL) for the 190 visa.
• Work and live in the nominating state for at least 2 years (typically expected).
• Pathway to citizenship after fulfilling residency requirements.

Application Process (Step-by-step)

• Check occupation list
  Make sure your occupation is on the State's Skilled Occupation List.
• Skills assessment
  Get your skills assessed by the relevant assessing authority for your occupation.
• Points calculation
  Calculate your points based on:
• Age
• English language ability
• Work experience
• Education
• Other factors (partner skills, NAATI, regional study, etc.)
• Expression of Interest (EOI)
  Submit an EOI through SkillSelect, choosing the states you wish to apply to.
• State nomination application
  If a state is interested, they'll invite you to apply for nomination.
• Invitation to apply (ITA)
  Once nominated, you will receive an invitation from the Department of Home Affairs to apply for the 190 visa.
• Visa application
  Submit your visa application within 60 days of receiving the ITA.
• Wait for visa outcome
  You may need to do health checks, police checks, etc.

Eligibility Summary

Tips

• Each state has different nomination criteria. Some require a job offer, others value graduates from their local universities.
• Higher points = better chances of getting an invitation.
• Some states have monthly invitation rounds or priority lists.