Australia Skilled Nominated Visa Subclass 190 is a point-based state nominated Australia PR visa for skilled workers who want to live and work in Australia on a permanent basis. However, an applicant first need to get a nomination/sponsorship from the Australian state/territory, to apply for visa subclass 190. Eligible applicants must obtain a qualifying score of 65 points in the Australia’s Skilled Migration point test.
Skilled Nominated Visa Subclass 190 is primarily meant for those skilled workers and trades people who have nominations from an Australian state or territory.
This visa is for applicants who have an occupation in high demand in Australia’s labor market.
In order to apply for subclass 190 visa, you first need to choose an occupation from the relevant Australia occupational demand list, after that you need to submit an EOI (Expression Of Interest) through SkillSelect online for confirmation of your visa and subsequently, attain a nomination from a state or territory government agency in Australia.
If the Australian government likes your profile, you will get an Invitation To Apply (ITA) for visa subclass 190. You have a minimum time period of 60 days to apply for visa 190 after receiving the invitation.
Thus, you are also expected to live for at least 2 years inside the State/Territory that nominated you for visa subclass 190 visa. You also have the right to include the names of some of your family members with visa application.