Australia Skilled Immigration

Skilled State Nominated Visa Subclass 190

The State/Territory Government of Australia must nominate an applicant for the permanent general skilled migration visa type known as the Skilled Nominated Visa Subclass 190.

You must first submit your Expression of Interest (EOI) profile through Skill Select and receive the invitation to apply from the Immigration to Apply Department in order to apply for a Skilled Nominated Visa Subclass 190.

Your visa application must be submitted within 60 days of receiving the invitation or it will expire. As soon as you receive the invitation, you should gather all the information and paperwork needed to submit your visa application.

Visa Eligibility Criteria

• In order to qualify for visa subclass 189, a candidate must:
• Register your Expression of Interest (EOI) profile to receive an application invitation.
• Should be nominated by the state or territory government.
• Should be nominated by the state or territory government.
• Attain skilled migration points test score of at least 65 points.
• Being between the ages of 18 and 44.
• Meet character and health requirements.
• Meet the criteria for proficient English language use.
• Obtain a passing score on the skills test for any profession on the State or Territory Nominated Professions List.

This immigration option does not require sponsorship from an Australian family member or state or territory government.

Duration and Conditions

A permanent visa, the Skilled Nominated Visa Subclass 190 enables its holders to reside and work in Australia for an extended period of time. The State/Territory that nominated you for the visa typically requires that you reside there for two years.

You and your sponsored family members must visit Australia before your police and health clearances expire if you are outside of Australia when your visa is granted.

Australia Skilled Regional Provisional Subclass 491

For the purpose of obtaining permanent residency in Australia, holders of the Skilled Regional Provisional Visa Subclass 491 must reside and work in a regional area of Australia. It is good for four years. A State/Territory Government or a relative who resides in a Designated Area of Australia must sponsor you.

You must first submit your Expression of Interest (EOI) profile through Skill Select and receive the Immigration to Apply Department's invitation before you can apply for a Skilled Regional Provisional Visa Subclass 491.

Your visa application must be submitted within 60 days of receiving the invitation or it will expire. As soon as you receive the invitation, you should gather all the information and paperwork needed to submit your visa application.

Visa Eligibility Criteria

A candidate in order to be eligible for Skilled Regional Provisional Visa Subclass 491, must:
• Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) profile to receive an application invitation.
• Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) profile to receive an application invitation.
• Must be sponsored by a relative who resides in the designated area of Australia or have a nomination from the State/Territory Government.
• Pass the skilled migration points test with a score of at least 65.
• Be between the ages of 18 and 44.
• Uphold moral standards and maintain good health.
• Meet the requirements for proficient English language use.
• Pass the skills test for any profession on the applicable Skilled Occupation List.

Duration and Conditions

The Skilled Regional Provisional Visa Subclass 491 is a 4-year provisional visa. It allows you and your included family members to live, study, and work in only approved regional areas of Australia. The approved regions depend on whether you are sponsored by a State/Territory Government or by a relative.

• Relative: You are only permitted to reside in Australia's designated regions.
• State/Territory Government: You can only reside in Australia's regional or low-growth zones.

Australia has designated locations such as Canberra, Melbourne, and the Gold Coast as significant cities. They are often wider than Australia's regional or low-growth districts.

You and your sponsored family members must be present if you are outside of Australia when your visa is granted.