How to successfully apply for an Australian subclass 190 visa?

In the financial year 2024-2025, the number of Subclass 190 visas granted has been reduced. The Australian Government plans to issue around 137,100 Skilled visas in the coming year. State and territory governments are actively encouraging skilled international workers to settle permanently in their regions.

Considering a Subclass 190 visa to establish your career and permanent residence in Australia? Learn how to apply for this visa by reading on for advice from our qualified and experienced consultant, in accordance with Australian migration policies.

What is a subclass 190 visa?

A Skilled Nominated visa – Subclass 190 allows eligible workers to settle in a specific Australian state or territory. To apply for this visa, applicants must be nominated by an Australian State or Territory Government and receive 5 nomination points.

The subclass 190 is a permanent residency visa that allows applicants to study, work, and live in Australia, along with entitlement to other benefits.

The benefits of a subclass 190 visa

The Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa offers several benefits to skilled migrants as follow:

• Residency: To live in Australia permanently.
• Study and work: To study and work in Australia.
• Health care: Access to Medicare – an Australia’s universal health insurance scheme.
• Multiple entries: Travel to and from Australia as many times as you want in 5 years. After 5 years, you need to apply for a Resident Return visa (RRV).
• Family members: Allow your eligible family members` to apply for the visa together with you.
• Citizenship: Apply for Australian citizenship.

In case you need further explanation, please contact VEM.

The requirements of a subclass 190 visa 

To apply for a subclass 190, you need to meet the following requirements:

The applicants need to meet the following requirements for 190 visa before applying to the visa:

• Occupation: Must be included on the states/territories’ skilled occupation list.
• Skills assessment: Like the subclass 189 visa, the applicant must pass the skills assessment.
• Points test: At least 65 points
• Invitation: Submit an EOI (Expression of interest) to be nominated by the Australian State or Territory Government.
• Age limit: Under 45 years of age at the time of making application.
• English language: At least 6.0 IELTS (or an equivalent result)
• Others:
  • No debt to the Australian Government.
  • No criminal record.

You need to score at least 65 points to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI). However, the higher your points score, the better your chances of receiving an invitation to apply for the visa.

Our experienced migration consultant (MARN: 1577877) can guide you on how to maximize your points, increasing your chances of receiving an invitation. Contact VEM for expert assistance.

Steps to apply for a subclass 190 

There are 6 main steps to apply for subclass 190. The applicants need to make sure the whole visa application process is well prepared to increase the chance of Skilled visa grant.

• Step 1: Check whether your occupation is on the skilled occupation list and whether you have met other requirements for 190 visa.
• Step 2: Submit the EOI (Expression of Interest).
• Step 3: Receive an invitation for application.
• Step 4: Prepare and lodge Subclass 190 visa application within 60 days invitation period.
• Step 5: Provide additional documents (if needed).
• Step 6: Receive your Subclass 190 visa.

Required documents for a subclass 190 visa 

The applicants need to prepare the following documents for the 190 visa application:

• Identity documents:
  • ID card photos.
  • Certified copy of your passport.
  • Certified copy of your birth certificate.
  • Certified copy of your identification.
• Proofs of your eligibility:
  • Invitation from Australian State or Territory Government.
  • Skills assessment.
  • English certificate.
  • Employment offer letter.
  • Proof of salary payment, tax payment, and pension.
  • Bank confirmation of the applicant’s salary payment.
• Documents for additional applicant:
  • Identity documents
  • Health check and police check

Contact VEM for further assistance. Our consultant, Mr. Peter Cao, a member of the Migration Institute of Australia (MIA: 12648), ensures your visa application is handled professionally and complies with all legal requirements.

The cost to apply for subclass 190

Like the other visas in the General Skilled Visas category such as sublcass 191 visa or subclass 491 visa, the subclass 190 visa also requires a visa fee, which varies depending on the applicant:

Note: The 190 visa fee listed above do not include a 1.4% surcharge.

You may not receive any refund if your visa application is refused, wasting a lot of time and effort.

Therefore, make sure your application is properly prepared and submitted.

Subclass 190 visa processing time

• According to the latest update of the DHA, Subclass 190 visa application will be processed in the following time:
  • Skills assessment: 8-10 weeks
  • Invitation: 4-8 weeks
• Subclass 190 visa processing time:
  • 50% of applications are processed within: 12 months
  • 90% of applications are processed within: 18 months

It is estimated that there are 33.000 Subclass 190 visas to be granted in 2024-2025.

To ensure compliance and avoid visa cancellation while holding a Subclass 190 visa, you must meet additional requirements:

• Reside and work in the designated area/state for at least 2 years as nominated.
• Notify the Australian State or Territory Government if you intend to relocate to another state.
• Participate in state and territory surveys as required.

For further information and assistance, contact VEM.

We hope this has provided you with a comprehensive overview of the Subclass 190 visa. For further information, feel free to contact VEM.

By: Peter Phong D Cao – Registered migration agent

(MARN: 1577877, MIA: 12648)

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