Subclass 190 visa is a permanent visa. It allows you to work and live in the State or Territory who has invited you.
The steps to achieving this are:
- Skills Assessment – you must first be assessed as qualified to perform the occupation. Each occupation has its own assessing authority who will assess your level of experience and qualifications. A positive result must be received before proceeding to the next step.
- Expression of Interest (‘EOI’) + State/Territory Nomination – an EOI is required for the Governments to select the top candidates in monthly rounds. They will pick the candidates with the most points to pass through to the next round.
- Visa Application – you can then lodge your visa application within 60 days of receiving an invitation
You will need a minimum of 65 points to be invited however generally each occupation will have a different cut-off point depending on the demand of that occupation.
You can use the points table to calculate an estimate of the number of points you may be eligible for:
| Factor | Points |
Age | 18-24 | 25 |
25-32 | 30 | |
33-39 | 25 | |
40-44 | 15 | |
English | 0 | |
10 | ||
20 | ||
Skilled Employment – Overseas | < 3 years | 0 |
3-5 years | 5 | |
5-8 years | 10 | |
8 years + | 15 | |
Skilled Employment – Australia | < 1 year | 0 |
1-3 years | 5 | |
3-5 years | 10 | |
5-8 years | 15 | |
8 years + | 20 | |
Educational Qualifications | PhD from Australia or a recognised foreign educational institution | 20 |
Bachelor degree from Australia or a recognised foreign educational institution | 15 | |
Diploma or trade qualification from Australia | 10 | |
Qualification/award otherwise recognised by relevant assessing authority as being suitable for that occupation | 10 | |
Specialist education qualification | A Masters degree by research or a PhD from an Australian educational institution that included at least 2 academic years of study in STEM fields. (see below) | 10 |
Completed at least 1 degree, diploma or trade qualification from an Australian educational institution for at least 2 academic years study. | 5 | |
Professional Year | Completion of Professional Year in Australia | 5 |
Credentialled Community Language | Hold a recognised qualification in a credentialled community Language | 5 |
Study in Regional Australia | Completed the Australian study requirement for 1 degree, diploma or trade qualification whilst living and studying in a designated regional area | 5 |
Partner Skills Qualification | Spouse/De facto partner is: · Under 45 · Has competent English · Has suitable skills assessment for their nominated occupation which is on the same skilled occupation list | 10 |
Spouse/De facto partner is: · Has competent English | 5 | |
Spouse/De facto partner is an Australian citizen or permanent resident OR You are single | 10 | |
Invited by State/Territory visa | Subclass 190 visa | 5 |
| Subclass 491 visa | 15 |
The other requirements for this 190 visa are:
- Invitation from State/Territory has not ended
- Must be under 45 at the time of invitation
- Provide evidence of the points claimed in the invitation including the skills assessment result
- Demonstrate at least Competent English
- Occupation is found on the occupation list
The most difficult part of the visa process is to obtain an invitation from a State/Territory Government. Even if your occupation is listed on the Department’s list, each government has its own smaller list of occupations that they are specifically looking for and inviting for the subclass 190 visa.
It is best to speak with one of us so you can get all-rounded advice to maximise your points and success rate.
