A skilled professional nominated by an Australian state

State-nominated
permanent residence

Skilled Nominated Visa · Perth, WA
Subclass 190 · MARN 2418576

Permanent residence on your points, with nomination by an Australian state

Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated) is a points-based permanent residence visa for skilled workers nominated by an Australian state or territory. State nomination can add points, strengthen your application and open occupations that are not available under the Subclass 189.

Requires nomination by an Australian state or territory.
A permanent residence visa granting the right to live and work in Australia indefinitely.
State nomination adds points and strengthens your application.
MARN 2418576 · Registered with OMARA
(08) 6555 7037 0475 218 414
Level 28, 140 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA
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A Registered Migration Agent will review your enquiry and respond within one business day. If your matter is urgent, please call us on (08) 6555 7037.

Let's take the right step toward your Skilled Nominated visa

Share your occupation and situation with us; we will assess your eligibility and manage your application from start to finish. This form does not create any obligation for you.

Your information is used only to respond to this enquiry. Immigration assistance is provided by a Registered Migration Agent (MARN 2418576). Submitting this form does not create a client relationship and does not guarantee any visa outcome.

WHO IS IT FOR

Who this visa is for

  • Professionals whose occupation is on a state's skilled occupation list
  • Skilled workers who can be nominated by a state or territory
  • Those who meet the skills assessment, age, English and points requirements
  • Those willing to live and work permanently in a particular state

Eligibility depends on your occupation, the state's criteria and current legislation, and is verified before proceeding.

Assess Your Eligibility
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Eligibility criteria

A Subclass 190 application generally requires the following:

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State nomination: You must be nominated by an Australian state or territory; the criteria vary by state.

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Occupation and skills assessment: Your occupation must be on the relevant state list, and you must obtain a positive skills assessment.

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Points test: It is a points-based system; state nomination can add points. Meeting the minimum alone does not guarantee an invitation.

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Age and English: You generally need to be under 45 and prove your English through an approved test.

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Health and character: You must meet the health and character standards, including a medical examination and police clearance.

State occupation lists and criteria, points values and age and English thresholds change over time; they are verified against current sources for your circumstances.

KEY BENEFITS

Key benefits of the Subclass 190

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Permanent residence: You and your family live, work and study in Australia indefinitely.

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State nomination advantage: Being nominated adds points and strengthens your application.

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Medicare and social entitlements: You gain access to Australia's health and social security benefits.

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Pathway to citizenship: After meeting the residence requirements, you may become eligible to apply for citizenship.

These benefits are general in nature; no nomination, invitation or visa outcome is guaranteed.

How the Skilled Nominated visa works
Skills assessment and English
We obtain a skills assessment for your occupation and document your English level.
EOI and state nomination
We create an EOI in SkillSelect and apply for nomination to a suitable state or territory.
Invitation and application
On nomination and invitation, we lodge your application through ImmiAccount in full.
Decision and permanent residence
Once granted, you and your family gain permanent residence.
Our Process

How we manage your application, step by step

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Consultation and points estimate

We estimate your points, check your occupation and determine the most suitable pathway for you.

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Skills assessment

We direct you to the correct assessing authority and prepare the expected documents.

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EOI and points strategy

We prepare and lodge your SkillSelect EOI to claim every point you can genuinely document.

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Nomination and invitation

Where relevant, we match you with a state or territory and prepare your application on invitation.

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Monitoring and follow-up

We monitor the process and respond promptly to any requests from the Department.

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Decision and beyond

We follow the application to the outcome and plan your next step, including permanent residence.

Frequently asked questions

GENERAL What is the Subclass 190?
It is a points-based permanent residence visa for skilled workers nominated by an Australian state or territory (Skilled Nominated).
NOMINATION Is state nomination required?
Yes. Nomination by an Australian state or territory is the core requirement of this visa; the criteria vary by state.
POINTS How many points do I need?
It is a points-based system and a minimum score is required; state nomination can add points. Meeting the minimum alone does not guarantee an invitation. Points values and thresholds change over time; we verify them for your situation.
PROCESS What are the EOI and SkillSelect?
An Expression of Interest (EOI) is a record you submit in the SkillSelect system with your points claim and occupation. It is not a visa application; it makes you eligible to be invited to apply.
SKILLS What is a skills assessment?
It is a formal assessment by the relevant authority of whether your qualifications and experience meet the Australian standard for your occupation.
GENERAL Can I include my family?
Yes. You can include your partner and dependent children in your application.
GENERAL Do you guarantee I will be invited?
No one can lawfully guarantee an invitation or a visa outcome, and neither do we. What we do is assess your eligibility, build a fully documented points claim, and put you in the strongest realistic position.

Australian Migration Co is a private migration advisory firm. Immigration assistance is provided by a Registered Migration Agent (MARN 2418576) registered with the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA). Australian Migration Co is not a government body and is not part of, or operated by, the Australian Government or the Department of Home Affairs. Visa applications can also be lodged directly with the Australian Government at immi.homeaffairs.gov.au, and some are free of charge; our services are provided for a fee. The information on this page is general in nature, does not constitute immigration advice and does not guarantee any visa outcome. Occupation lists, points values, invitation levels, age thresholds and processing times change over time and are verified against current sources before proceeding.