Skilled Nominated (Permanent) (Class SN) (Subclass 190) a.k.a Subclass 190
The Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa is a permanent residency visa type for skilled workers and their family (spouse/ defacto partner and their children) who are sponsored by a state.
Unlike the subclass 189, this visa requires an applicant to submit an expression of interest with a specific state selected, fulfil all the requirements for their occupation (for the state in question) as well as submit any documents required for that state.
You can also default to ‘any state’ as well to broaden your options.
Each state runs their own state nomination program and are all slightly different in their implementation.
Recap About The Skilled Migration Program
As we discussed previously, the general skilled migration (GSM) program accounts for most of Australia’s permanent visas issued each year and is the main pathway for people looking to migrate to Australia.
After a series of announcements, the migration program cap has been lowered from 190,000 to 160,000 people for the foreseeable future.
However the 2017-2018 migration program was already around this value so it was not a big surprise that the government would do this.
Source: Parliament of Australia
The Process In Brief
The process for applying for a subclass 190 visa can be seen below.
You’ll notice that compared to the subclass 189 visa type, there is the additional stage of ‘state application’.
What Are The Primary Criteria For The Subclass 109?
Below we have listed the main or ‘primary’ criteria for the grant of this visa. We have paraphrased and simplified the legal clauses to make them easier to understand.
- A positive skill assessment for an occupation that is on the Medium and Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) or Short Term Skilled Occupation List – Migration Regulations 1994 (CTH) Sch 1 Item 1138 4 (4)
- Meet or surpass the minimum English language requirement – Migration Regulations 1994 (CTH) Sch 2 reg 190.213
- You must be nominated by a State or Territory government agency – Migration Regulations 1994 (CTH) Sch 1 Item 1138 4 (5)Receive an invitation to apply from the Department – Migration Regulations 1994 (CTH) Sch 2 reg 190.211
- Have at least 65 points in your skilled points test – Migration Regulations 1994 (CTH) Sch 2 reg 190.214 (1)
We’ll go through each of the sections below.
Which Occupation List Can You Be On?
This visa allows people whose occupation is on either the Medium and Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) or the Short Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL).
Both lists have different sets of occupations, which you can find using the links above.
Understanding the occupations on the list
We’ve covered this in a previous article but it’s good to get a refresher on it – how do you determine if your qualifications and experience matches the occupations stated in one of the skilled occupation lists?
Usually, most of the occupations will be pretty self-explanatory just from their title, however you might sometimes encounter certain occupations that are a bit harder to classify.
In this instance you will need to search for that particular ANZSCO and look at the tasks listed.
Too complicated? Let’s refer to an example:
Civil Engineer is on the MLTSSL. A quick search and you will find Civil Engineer (233211) code, click on the link and you will notice that the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) list the tasks a qualified Civil Engineer is expected to complete.
You will need to complete a similar group of tasks as compared to what is written there – 60% or more is usually enough.
The English Language Requirement
The English language requirement remains unchanged for this visa type (i.e. it is identical to that of the subclass 189). This can be seen below.
You need to have ‘competent’ English language ability which is satisfied if you have:
- An IELTS test score of at least 6 in each of the four test components of speaking, reading, writing and listening; or
- An OET test score of at least B in each of the four test components of speaking, reading, writing and listening; or
- A TOEFL iBT test score with at least the following scores in the four test components: 18 for speaking, 13 for reading, 21 for writing and 12 for listening; or
- A PTE Academic test score of at least 50 in each of the four test components of speaking, reading, writing and listening; or
- If you hold a passport from the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Ireland of New Zealand
Please note that this is the minimum English language requirement that all primary visa applicants need to satisfy.
If you are counting points on the basis of your English language ability, then you still need to satisfy the relevant requirement in order to gain those points.
Nomination From a State or Territory Government
This visa differs to the direct entry of the subclass 189 because it requires a state to nominate your application before you can proceed to receive an invitation from the federal government.
Note that not all states are open for all occupations throughout the year – and that states have varying requirements on who is allowed to apply for a nomination.
Invitation To Apply
We’ll talk about this later in the guide, but in essence your visa is not officially being processed by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) until you have received an invitation from them to apply for the visa programme.
This happens only after a state has nominated you – without the nomination you can’t proceed to this stage.
Under 45 Years Old
Same as per other skilled visa types, the subclass 190 is only for main applicants under the age of 45 before the time when they receive the ‘invitation to apply’ mentioned above.
That means your age is not locked in when you start the process, but only when you have a valid application with the Department of Home Affairs.
Either member of a couple (married or defacto) can be the main applicant, so in the case of one being above 45, you can apply using their partner or spouse instead – as long as they fulfil the criteria mentioned on this page.
It doesn’t matter how old the secondary applicants are, only the main applicant needs to be under 45 years old to qualify.
The 65 Points Requirement
As of July 1st 2018, the minimum points threshold for a valid application was adjusted to 65 points (previously it was 60 points).
Your points are made up from various factors such as your age, English language ability and others, which you can see in the table below. Note that by applying for this visa type, you will get an additional 5 points for having a state nomination.
| Relevant factor (at the time of invitation) | Category | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 18–24 (inclusive) 25–32 (inclusive) 33–39 (inclusive) 40–44 (inclusive) | 25 30 25 15 |
| English language ability | Competent English — IELTS 6 / PTE 50 Proficient English — IELTS 7 / PTE 65 Superior English — IELTS 8 / PTE 79 | 0 10 20 |
| Skilled employment (outside Australia) | At least three but less than five years At least five but less than eight years At least eight and up to 10 years | 5 10 15 |
| Skilled employment (in Australia) | At least one but less than three years At least three but less than five years At least five but less than eight years At least eight and up to 10 years | 5 10 15 20 |
| Educational qualifications | Doctorate/ PHD Bachelor/ Masters degree Diploma | 20 15 10 |
| Australian study requirement | One or more degrees, diplomas or trade qualifications awarded by an Australian educational institution and meet the Australian Study Requirement | 5 |
| Other factors | Credentialled community language qualifications Study in regional Australia or a low population growth metropolitan area (excluding distance education) Partner skill qualifications Professional Year in Australia for at least 12 months in the four years before the day you were invited Australian Masters in STEM (2 years study) Partner's English Single applicant | 5 5 10 5 10 5 10 |
Please see some explanatory notes below on some of the key items in the table above.
Continued below…
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Work experience
- You must have worked at least 20 hours of paid work per week and in your nominated skilled occupation, or a closely related occupation.
- The work must be paid – it cannot be voluntary work.
- You can only count ‘skilled’ employment, that is it the work was undertaken after the applicant meets at least the entry level requirements as set by the relevant assessing authority for that occupation.
- The date on which an applicant becomes ‘skilled’ may be different from the date that an assessing authority finds that the person meets their requirement for a suitable skills assessment. For example, an assessing authority may issue a suitable skill assessment on the basis of attainment of a tertiary qualification but may require a period of post qualification work experience before considering an applicant ‘skilled’ for the purpose of employment points.
Educational qualifications
- If you hold multiple recognised qualifications, you can only count points for one of your recognised qualifications (e.g. if you have completed a Bachelor degree and a Diploma degree, you can receive points for the Bachelor degree only).
- Your relevant skills assessment body will generally determine whether any qualifications earned outside Australia are of a standard that is comparable to the relevant Australian qualification.
- You may be able to receive points for a qualification that is not related to your nominated occupation.
Australian study requirements
This means you have been awarded one or more degrees, diplomas or trade qualifications through a course or courses taken at an Australian educational institution.
Your course or courses must:
- be registered through the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Course for Overseas Students (CRICOS)
- have been successfully completed
- have resulted in you receiving a degree, diploma or trade qualification
- have been completed in a total of at least 16 calendar months
- have been completed as a result of at least two academic years of study
- have had all instruction in English
- have been completed while you were physically in Australia
- have been completed while you held a visa authorising you to study in Australia
- be counted only once towards the Australian study requirement. Any failed course subject cannot be counted towards the Australian Study Requirement
Two academic years of study is defined as 92 weeks of study in a course or courses registered by CRICOS. CRICOS determines a standard duration (number of weeks) for each course.
You will need to fulfil all the basic requirements above to be able to start the full application process.
The Subclass 190 Application Process – In Stages
We showed you this diagram earlier, but let’s go through it in more detail so you can get a better understanding of it.
The 5 stages for the subclass 190 application are:
- Occupation assessment
- Expression of Interest (EOI) submission
- State application
- Receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA)
- Your visa being granted
You must go through each stage before move on to the next one.
For example, if a state does not choose to nominate you, you can’t proceed to stage 4 (ITA).
Let’s break down each of the 5 stages…
Occupation Assessment
To validate your occupation you need it officially assessed by an authorised body in Australia.
You can’t just self-declare your occupation – you must provide documentary evidence.
Every occupation has a different assessing authority, the whole list of the authorities can be seen below.
- Architects Accreditation Council of Australia Inc
- Australian Association of Social Workers
- Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine
- Australian Computer Society
- Australian Community Workers Association
- Australian Dental Council
- Australian Institute of Management
- Australian Institute of Medical Scientists
- Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors
- Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership
- Australian Maritime Safety Authority
- Australian Nursing & Midwifery Accreditation Council Limited
- Australian and New Zealand Podiatry Accreditation Council Inc.
- Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine
- Australasian Osteopathic Accreditation Council
- Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association
- Australian Physiotherapy Council
- Australian Pharmacy Council
- Australian Podiatry Association
- Australian Psychological Society
- Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy
- Australasian Veterinary Boards Council Inc.
- Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
- Civil Aviation Safety Authority
- Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia Limited
- CPA Australia Ltd
- Dietitians Association of Australia
- Institution of Engineers Australia
- Institute of Public Accountants
- Medical Board of Australia
- National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters
- Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand
- Occupational Therapy Council (Australia and New Zealand) Limited
- Speech Pathology Australia
- Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute
- Trades Recognition Australia
Each assessing authority also requires different documents to validate your occupation, including (not all would be required):
- Academic qualifications
- Proof of work experience
- English tests
- Reports
- Test/ exams
- Invoices and tax statements
It really depends which occupation and assessing authority you are applying to.
Take note that every assessing authority will charge you a fee and take anywhere from 3 months or more to decide on your outcome.
Once they do, you either get a positive or negative outcome letter – only positive outcomes can continue forward from this stage of the process.
Expression of Interest (EOI)
At this stage you will be submitting an expression of interest to the Department of Home Affairs that you would like to apply for skilled migration under the subclass 190 visa type.
You would need to have a positive outcome on your assessment as mentioned earlier as well as all the documents already prepared to prove that you have at least 65 points (including 5 points from state nomination) from the skilled points table we went through earlier.
Although you don’t have to upload any documents at this point, they must exist before you submit your EOI or the application will be invalid at the following stage.
You must also select which state you would be applying for – note that not every state will be open at the time you submit your EOI, so you’ll have to monitor all the states.
The pool of applicants (state)
Once submitted, you go into a pool of applicants in the same occupation as yourself, waiting for selection from a state government.
Each state has their own occupation list and varying requirements, including:
- Having a job offer
- A specific English score
- Living physically in the state
Every state can select applicants at their own preference, with some states selecting applicants at lower point scores than others.
Some occupations are more in demand than others, which reflects the selection times for those occupations.
Selection time frame
How long it takes for a state to select you varies widely depending on your occupation and the state that you are applying for.
This can range from 1 month, 12 months and in rare cases 24 months or more. The variability is wide and depends on many factors depending on your occupation.
Factors include:
- Is the state open for your occupation? If not you will not be able to be selected and you’ll have to wait till the state reopens
- Have you met all state requirements such as English level, job offer etc.
- The demand for your occupation in that state
Only once you receive a nomination from the state will they pass your application to the federal government, activating your Invitation to Apply (ITA) below.
Invitation To Apply (ITA)
This stage remains identical for the subclass 190 as the subclass 189 – when you receive your official invitation from the Department of Home Affairs, your application is about 90% of the way through the process and you are being invited to accept your place in the skilled migration program.
Applicants at this stage would have to:
- Pay their visa fees (main applicants + all other secondary applicants)
- Submit documents validating their claims in their EOI
- Police clearances for every country each applicant above 16 years old has stayed for an accumulated 12 months in the last 10 years
- Medical checks for each person in the application
- Any other documents required by the DHA on a case by case basis
Once all documents have been submitted, your application will go into the process queue for approval.
As long as all checks come out clear, your visa will be granted and the Department will contact you or your migration agent with your visa grant letter.
Visa Grant
Your visa grant letter looks something like this:
It states the details of your grant, validity period, conditions and so on…
Note that each member of your family in your application will be given their own letter and the visa type will be the same.
You will have to do an initial entry by a given date – this is essentially to activate your visa, but after that you can leave again as your initial travel authority is 5 years.
Other Notables For The Subclass 190 Visa
There are other considerations you have to keep in mind that are required for this visa to be granted:
- The applicant may be in or outside Australia when the visa is granted, but not in immigration clearance
- This is a permanent visa permitting the holder to travel to and enter Australia for 5 years from the date of grant (more on this later)
- If you are applying from outside Australia, your first entry must be made before the date specified on your visa grant letter
- Full work and stay rights anywhere in Australia
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes this visa gives you permanent residency status in Australia upon grant
As the word indicates, a permanent resident can live in Australia permanently – so if you move to Australia and never leave, you would never need to renew anything.
However, upon grant, your visa comes with a 5 year travel authority. This allows you to remain outside of Australia, or fly in and out of Australia as much as you want during those 5 years – after that it expires and you need to apply for a new travel authority.
You will make a commitment to the state that nominates you – usually of 2 years from when you make your permanent move to Australia.
However, based on your visa grant letter, you will notice it does not have any conditions on it.
In theory this means that although you have a state-level obligation to your nominating state, legally you do not have any stay conditions as indicated by the federal government.
I’ve discussed this with other migration agents and we agree that it’s a bit of a grey area, but conclude that you do have freedom of movement within Australia as a permanent resident.
You would need to apply for a resident return visa (RRV).
You can see the full benefits of a permanent residency in this article.
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One single mistake could cost you thousands and wasted 1-2 years of time.
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Hi,
We have lodged an EOI and State Nomination application with the NT in August, and are awaiting a reply for a 190 visa (Events Planner 75 points excluding State Nomination points). In the interim, my husband has been offered a position in the NT with a company that is permitted to sponsor a 482. Is it possible for us to go to the NT on the 482 while awaiting the outcome on the invitation process for the 190 (which has been done on my skills). I understand that there are different requirements for the 190 for on and offshore candidates, however at the time of putting in the EOI we were offshore and satisfied all requirements. I’d hate to have to go back in the queue and first have to work for 6 months in the NT before submitting a new EOI (by which time I will have turned 40 and lost 10 points).
A subclass 190 can be approved onshore or offshore so it doesn’t matter.
Hi,
I already received my 190 Visa Grant Letter. During the application process, I was single and not in a de facto relationship. I got married before the Visa was granted. Will this cause any problems on the visa, such as cancellation?
FYI, the visa does not include any conditions (esp. 8515).
Thank you for your reply!
No 8515 is usually fine, you’ll have to apply for a partner visa for your spouse.
Hi – Hope you can help. How soon do I need to move into the sponsoring state after the 190 visa grant if I’m currently working in a different state? I’ve received a 190 for NSW and currently in Victoria. Thanks for your help.
There really isn’t any time frame for this as legally your subclass 190 has no visa conditions on it. Each state asks for a 2 year obligation but don’t define how long to go over.
Hi. I got my 190 visa granted recently and just realised that in the grant letter, it says ‘you are required to tell us any changes of your contact details. If you do not notify us, it can have serious consequences for you.’
My question is i will change my home address and phone number soon.’ Should I still need to notify them all that?
A lot of people said it’s not mandatory except for new passport
Usually we recommend updating them on your passport details as people move around a lot and it would be hard to keep updating them. However if you are worried there is no harm updating your address and number.
Is a person holding 190 visa consider as a resident or foreign resident from tax point of view?
You will have to check with your accountant on this, but anyone who lives in Australia as a permanent resident is usually a full local tax resident.
Hi, I am not sure of which state to apply to for 190 visa. If I leave the choice in my EOI as (any state) can I still submit my application to all the states just to enhance my chances? or shall I pick on state and stick to it?
There are different approaches to this, some people like to select ‘any state’ and then choose a specific state via the state government’s application process.
Hi, thanks for your information. Me and my girfriend’s Vic 190 visa recently has been granted. i am a main applicant and i am defecto with my girlfriend. I am wondering that what if my girlfriend go back to home country longer than 3months, 1 or 2 years, could my girlfriend’s visa(subclass 190)be canclled?
Not if she does that within the validity of the travel authority. Her SC190 is independent to yours.
Do my girlfriend live for 2 years in vic like me? Or only main applicant is needed to live for 2years in the sponsored state.
I really appreciate your help.
The stay requirement for a subclass 190 is actually for anywhere in Australia as per your visa grant.
hi, my visa was granted a while ago i didn’t realise i had to enter australia by the “enter before date: my migration officer just said had 5 years unconditional travel right i have now past the enter before date can i still enter its past 1 month ago? can this date be update or is my visa now lost
You can’t update the date unfortunately.
Hi, i have been granted 190 visa for south australia for me, wife and daughter. My last date of first entry is in april 2020. I was scheduled to move there in november but i had to postpone as my wife was pregenant and got very sick. She is unable to travel now, is there any way out to get the extension for the last date of first entry and as i am the primary applicant does it serve the purpose if only i visit there without family. I am in a fix, please advise. Thanks a lot
You could try contacting home affairs and asking for an extension due to medical reasons but I have never seen an extension given before.
I have just been issued a nomination to apply for 190, i have previously been refused a visa by Canada and USA, which i mentioned in my form 80, upon further research i found out i have been considered inadmisseble to Canada for 3 years which expires in 2021, do i need to also inform DHA of this, or stating i have been refused a canadian student visa previously is enough.
The initial refusal should be enough. They are more concerned with refusals for Australian visas
Hi there. I have lodged EOI for NSW 190 visa. But I have changed my residence address. Is it compulsory to update the address in my EOI? Would it change my DOE too? Means would it be considered that I have lodged a fresh EOI in January or it would be considered from original submission date. Thank you
Change of address should be fine.
Hi there, I have got 70 points and I am planning to apply for state visa 190 in WA. Is the job offer letter really mandatory as my agent told me to get offer letter. Thank you.
As I don’t know your situation, I can’t contradict what your agent says. WA nominations have job offer requirements for certain occupations in certain circumstances.
Hi, I am just wondering what actually this means: ” Your spouse or de facto partner must also be an applicant for this visa and has competent English”.? I am a bit confused if my wife is considered as an applicant if I will be including her in my application. Thank you. We are about to submit an EOI and wondering if we can claim points for this.
It means for example you both have occupations that can apply for SC190, then it would contribute points.
Hi, I have applied my 190 visa after I got invitation from victoria. Now the department is assessing my file and is asking for further documents. Me and my migration has made an error in claiming points while lodging EoI ( claimed 5 points for 2 years australia study, but now it seems like we made an error. we don’t want to provide any misleading information to the department.)
Is there any way to explain and rectify that error, i had 75 points at the points of invitation so we want to drop 5 points now, what is the best solution for this?
As that’s quite a complex issue I would defer to your agent’s recommendation
Hey there, i have submitted an EOI for 190 visa as a single person. but now i want to include my girlfriend on this visa apllication. I wanted to know if i have to prove our relationship to the government before including her in the application? Also i clicked no when they asked me if i wanted to add anyone in the application in future. Would really appreciate advise on this. She is on as student visa with around 6 months left on the visa.
You don’t have to prove your relationship at the EOI stage, only once you receive your invitation to apply. Note that it will affect your points score once you add her.
Dear Sir or Madam,
I would like to ask you if I can move interstate on 190 visa. I live in Victoria for more than a year now and I have been granted my visa in November. My husband and I are searching for a job and we both working casual. I am not working in my occupation. My husband found a good full time job as an electrician in Sydney and we would like to move there but is there any chance that immigration will refuse us citizenship in the future? We are planning to inform the state about our situation, but we are worried that they might not waive our commitment. I would really appreciate some advice.
Thank you in advance.
The subclass 190 has no stay conditions – legally you have freedom of movement throughout Australia. All movement conditions would have been printed on your visa grant letter.
I am the primary applicant and first entry is due before Nov 2020.
My husband is the secondary applicant.
my only question is can secondary applicant go to Australia by himself and I being primary applicant can join later?
he wants to go there and start settling things down before I join him
Dear sir/ madam,
I have been granted visa.
I am the primary applicant. I just want to know if my husband who is secondary applicant can do first entry without me?
he wants to go first and start hunting for job and I can join once he gets the job .
we both need to do first entry before Nov 2020 but secondary applicant wants to go first.
there is no such condition that I can see is printed on our visa approval letter.
You can go in any order it doesn’t matter.
Dear Austral Migration Consutancy team,
I have submitted separate OEI for state sponssorship visa subclass 190 and 491 for WA with points of 85 and 95 respectively and I just got invited on 24th Feb to submit an applucation for WA state sponsorship for 491. If I don’t submit an application for 491 sponsorship, do you think I still have a chance to get invitation for 190 state sponsorship from WA? Thank you in advance for your help.
Hard to say to be honest.
HI,
I got subclass 190 visa for canberra. But I have a doubt, In case our initial years of stay, we both will get a job in other state then can we work for sometime in that state and may return in Canberra afterwards. Its difficult to fetch a job during initial stay. After getting some experience, it becomes easy to serve in the sponsored state.
Please guide.
A subclass 190 holder has no stay conditions on their visa grant.
Good day, I have been invited to apply for the 190 visa and am in the midst of completing it.
I have put the Skill Assessment APPLICATION date instead of the GRANT date in the EOI. The GRANT date is included on the document with the Reference number. Should I change the date on the 190 application to the Grant date or leave it the same as the EOI (Application date)?
Thank you!!
Hello,
I have a query. I have Visa 190 NSW state sponsorship. It was issued in November 2019.
Prior to that I was working in WA for 2.3 years. Now, I am currently offshore. My employer is requesting me to travel to WA to complete my current project for another 2 months and then travel to NSW. Can you please advise if I can work in WA for a few weeks before relocating to NSW?
A subclass 190 holder can live and work anywhere
Hello,
Thanks for the response. I informed the NSW state about my travel plans. They responded back by saying they need my settlement details. Also they did remind me about initial 2 year stay. I am not sure what is settlement details. Can you please advise.
That probably means proof of where you are living (utility bills etc.)
Thank you. I have informed them that I am offshore since mid 2019. Does working in another state for a temporary period of time initially lead to any legal issues? Sorry for asking too many questions.
Hi,
My friend has got 190 invitation in december 2019 , He has submitted all required documents and applied for PR grant. He is single and now waiting for PR to grant. Can any one tell me how much time will it take to receive PR grant ?
Around 4-8 months after lodgement
Hey
Even I got invite in December and applied for PR under 190 on January 2nd and still waiting for grant letter.
Do we get in 4-8 months maximum?
There is no maximum range, DHA will approve it based on the resources they have. But usually it’s within this time frame.
Hello,
I have applied for subclass 190 visa in NSW state, my score is 70 points. What are the chances for me to get the visa and how long generally it takes? Do they only consider the points or they do consider other factors too?
It varies depending on occupation as well as points.
If it is Early Childhood Teacher (pre-primary), under subclass 190 NSW with the score of 70 points, what are the chances?
Also may I ask, I’ve lodge the same subclass 190 in NSW with the score of 70, can I still apply for ACT 190? I am currently living offshore now since my previous graduate visa has expired? Am I eligible to apply for ACT 190? Thanks
Hi Team
I received 190 invitation (Nomination) from Victoria and lodged visa on Jan 20, 2020. I am on 485 visa currently and about to expire in September 2020. Obviously, I received bridging visa as soon as I applied 190. I am just worried that during the crisis, if I lose my job, will that effect my 190 assessment ?
I received invitation with 65 points. Partner included in the application but didn’t claim points
Thanks in advance
wow 65 points! What occupation do you nominate?
Hi team,
I’m looking to apply either for the 189 or 190 visa. My concern is that will there be a minimum stay criteria that one must fulfill before the visa gets renewed at the end of the 5 year term?
I’m traveling for work quite a bit and I don’t want to lose my PR status for that reason. Thanks!
This article should help you understand how the RRV works – https://australmigrate.com/subclass-155-resident-return-visa/
If it is Early Childhood Teacher (pre-primary), under subclass 190 NSW with the score of 70 points, what are the chances?
Also may I ask, I’ve lodge the same subclass 190 in NSW with the score of 70, can I still apply for ACT 190? I am currently living offshore now since my previous graduate visa has expired? Am I eligible to apply for ACT 190? Thanks
Each state has different occupation lists and different ways of being selected, if you apply for subclass 190 you’ll have to see if you meet their state requirements first. Points wise it varies depending on state.
Hi,
I have just received a 190 Victorian state nomination and had my ITA for the 190 visa on the Gov website.
I work as a mental health nurse and have my AHPRA in principal. The date which I have to present in person for for the registration has been extended due to the COVID-19 pandemic (until 23rd August 2020). I note that the 190 Government Visa stipulates AHPRA registration is required however I will be submitting my 190 visa application by the beginning of June 2020, before I need to present in person for AHPRA nursing registration.
Do you know whether the Department of Home Affairs will accept my AHPRA in principal or whether I have to have this registered?
You’ll have to check directly with AHPRA
Hi Austral Migration Consultancy team,
I would really appreciate your help in this matter:
When I was in Australia on WH visa, my ex partner, who’s been on a student visa, mentioned me in his visa application as a defacto partner (a year ago). Since we are not in relationship anymore (and I aim to get 10 points for being single), should I contact Home Affairs to cancel our de facto relationship before I apply for visa 190?
Also, I know I can’t get married before my initial entry. However, let’s say I’ll get married as a PR. The person will also get PR or is it a problem? Even I applied as a single applicant?
I just can’t see the point why Single Applicants get 10 points, as they can have a new relationships in the future or someone just doesn’t have to include their de facto partners and marry him/her once visa was granted?
Thank you for you! Best Regards, Ivana
Hi Ivana, that situation is a bit too complex to answer here. But long story short, if you get invited when you are single and get married after that it’s fine, but you’ll need to apply for a partner visa. If you want to attach any partner to a skilled migration visa together, you’ll not be able to claim 10 points.
Ok, I get it now. Thank you so much for your response!
No worries! Feel free to share this post with your friends if you found it useful.
Hi,
I received 190 VIC visa invitation in Dec 2019 and lodged my application on Feb 2020. I have been working in my field Engineering Technologist from past 1 year. But I lost my job during current COVID-19 crisis and it is hard to get another job.
Will it affect my 190 application as when I applied for VIC nomination, the requirements were to have 6-month job offer. I am currently on 485 visa.
Thanks in advance!!
A bridging visa should kick in after your 485 expires, as long as you lodged within the time limit and correctly
Hi team,
I have a really silly question.
I have withdrawn Visa 190 VIC Nomination application by mistake. (Coz I got confused with the process)
I could not reapply as the link is not shown in my account anymore.
I could not cancel the withdrawal status myself (as I contacted the LiveinMelbourne when I withdrew my application, so they did it for me)
I could not create a new account because my information has been stored in LiveinMelbourne and it is duplicate.
Now what should I do?
I am feeling desperate, stressed and angry with myself 🙁
Unfortunately we’ve not dealt with that specific situation, you could contact the department of home affairs directly and see if they can help. Or just submit everything again.
Hello, I have recently received NSW 190 state nomination. The points automatically increased 5 days before invitation & i was unaware of that. I was on unpaid holiday for 1 month, that’s why the point was increased, but because of holiday can’t claim it.
1. should I let 190 Invitation lapse and reapply 190 EOI after 14 days?
2. Should I deduct the 5 points work experience and wait for ITA? Finger cross
3. If i do both in Q. 1 & 2, will be there further issue in the future while applying for my VISA. As I am on 90 (189) points for non-pro rata.
For 190 visa, submitted application, global processing time shows 7 – 9 months, 9 months passed, should I still wait? Or contact any where?
You can try and contact home affairs via their website, but this doesn’t always help.
Hi,
I received 190 VIC visa invitation in Dec 2019 and lodged my application on 2nd January 202 and submitted all supporting documents by January 31st.
Currently I’m overseas and now stuck as there are border restrictions and I cannot travel to Australia as I’m yet permanent resident.
As per your experience, when can I expect the visa grant letter?
Thanks
Depends how well you did your submission and how fast you passed them your documents. On the fast site probably 3 months up to 6 months.
Hi.I am turning 45 next year October and would like to check whether can I apply for Visa 190 now….or is it too late.
Secondly, due to the current situation.is it possible to apply my visa.
Thank you.
Yes you still can as long as you receive your ITA before you turn 45. Visas are still being processed by the Department even during Covid-19.
Hi,
Greeting for the day!!
I am a lodging visa application for Victoria state. I could not understand below question for my partner?
“Does the applicant have at least functional English language ability?”
Should I mention yes over here? if I mention yes, Does my partner need to appear for an English language test?
Either they’ll need to take a test or prove that they have functional English visa their degree/ diploma
Hi,
Can you please help me with this query?
I had a student visa refusal back in 2018 then I applied for AAT.
I won my AAT and I’m in student visa again.
I will finish my course in October 2021.
Can I apply for subclass 190 visa while I am studying? Will my visa refusal affect my chances of getting 190?
Kind regards
Hi William
I have applied for 190 visa. I am waiting an outcome on the application as the last request by case officer was Medical, PCC and Form 80 in the month of Sept. 2020. I have claimed 15 points for my work experience, which was already assessed by AAT. Now due to COVID-19 I have lost my job. My employer laid me off permanent. Till now I am having 14years experience.
Now my question is should I infor immigration about this change in circumstances? if yes then will it have any adverse effect on my case.
It should be fine to put it in your form 80 as you were invited based on your work experience till that point, doesn’t really matter what happens after.
Hi
I got my 190 visa granted in October 2019. Just concerned if i am not working with my nominated employer and nominated occupation, will it affect my visa anyhow or am i breaching any nomination obligation? I have worked there for some weeks and then they terminated me. I am worried about this as they send surveys for these sort of questions. It would really help if you can please answer.
Nope not at all, you can do whatever you want as a PR holder
HI
I have received an invitation to apply for state nomination for 190 visa and have already submitted documents to get nomination on mid of march. Is there time-frame when i am going to get response/invitation to apply for 190. Should I follow-up with migration services?
Anywhere from 4-8 months in the current timeframes.
Hi, I would like to apply for 190 visa but what if I do not stay in the original nomination state? Does it cause any problem when I apply for citizenship in the future?
The subclass 190 visa grant letter has no stay conditions – this is a mismatch between federal and state powers.
Thanks for your reply. Does it mean once I get a nomination from a state and PR in a Aus, the nomination state has no authority to withdraw the nomination nor take PR away my PR. Plus, it doesn’t affect my stay requirement (i.e. staying in Aus for 4 years) in converting to citizenship?
Is there any case being not successful in converting to citizenship as someone did not stay in the nomination state? Thanks
I have a simialr scenario and would like some pointers/guidance on the same
Hi William,
I got invitation for state nominated 190 visa (ACT)recently. In the EOI I have mentioned that I would be bringing two dependents (Wife and Daughter) along with me, but due to COVID-19 issues, I want them to join me later after the situation gets better. Therefore, would it be fine to apply for 190 visa just for myself at the moment and apply for them later? And as per the visa condition, I have to stay for two years minimum in the state. Does that two years stay, mandatory for the dependents too?
Thank you very much.
No you need to put everyone together or you’ll have to apply for a partner visa later.
Hi,
I applied for 190 with NSW on December 2019 with my partner, being me the main applicant (Marketing Specialist), we scored 85 points including the points for nomination. I will be 33 in few weeks and as I still have no response (6 months have passed) once I turn 33, will that affect the points by dropping -5 and does it have any effects on the visa application ? Just wondering if the age is locked in the moment we applied or how that works. Thanks a lot!
Yes you will lose 5 points once you hit 33 unless you get invited before that point. Age is only locked in after you receive a federal invitation.
Thanks for your reply William. Just to clarify, when you say get invited, that means, having the visa approved? We received invitation to apply for the visa in November 2019 and we applied for the visa directly through the Immiaccount in Dec 2019. We’re waiting for the final decision. Is the age still not locked then? Thanks again!
Hi,
my WA state nomination (graduate stream) was approved and I received invite for & subsequently lodged application for 190 visa. WA graduate stream requirements state that I must have a 6+ months job offer in my nominated field, but I lost my job due to covid situation. Will this affect 190 visa outcome, since I have already applied for the 190 visa after WA approved nomination. I am currently on 485
As long as you received the invitation and lodged the visa you should be fine.
Hello ,
Which state will be the best choice to study Master of TEACHING (Secondary)?
So that I get easily 190 visa nomination,
Thank you,
Hard to say, but usually regional states like South Australia are good options.
Hi Lee,
Me and my wife are applying 190, but my wife is on MRT (BVB). If i am the primary applicant to apply 190, can i put her in my visa and claim points and apply. Few opinions say she has to go off-shore for me to apply?
thanks in advance
Hello Team,
Thanks for the valuable information.
I would like to enquire about the changes to get a visa by the Department of Home Affairs if someone received the invitation to apply for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) by Victoia with 70 points.
Thanks
Sorry about the typo, actually I was wanted to know about chances to get the visa
Hi, I am working as a Sales and Marketing Senior executive and I have a Masters Degree in Business Administration. Can I apply for ‘Sales and Marketing Manager’ ANZSCO code 131112?
Thank you for your help.
Hard to say, you would need a big team working under you.
Hi, I currently holding Visa 190.
What happens if I stayed outside Australia after the expiry date and not granted with RRV. Will I lose my PR?
If I lose PR, can I or am I eligible to apply for another kind of visa? or this ” lost” record will affect my application to other resident visas?
Thank you
If you are outside Australia and your travel authority expires and your RRV is not granted then you lose your PR once you apply for a tourist visa to return. You can always reapply if you qualify, they don’t hold it against you.
Thanks William. Your clarification is really helpful.
Hi William,
We have been waiting for vic 190 invite since aug 2019 with 75 points. Today got an email says that the EOI has expired! Does previous waiting time counts if we resubmit the application? And whats the chance for inviting in 20-21 please
You’ll have to recreate a new EOI which also restarts the timestamp. Can’t advise on 2021 at the moment and it’s near the end of the financial year – we are looking at the DHA opening up selections in the new financial year.
Hello
Is there any chance of Statistician who has 75 points + 5 nomination points = 80 points to apply for subclass 190 ?
Also can I edit my EOI after submission such by adding new result my PTE ?
Thanks
You can edit your EOI anytime, especially if you get better English scores. Hard to say regarding selections at the moment as it’s near the end of the financial year.
Hi WIlliam,
I have claimed 5 points for regional study (since Perth has been declared regional). I have a slight doubt:
Throughout the degree, I have lived with two family friends and have therefore neither signed any formal lease agreement, nor paid any bills or rent (since father bore that cost and paid a monthy sum of money to the family friend’s bank account directly).
In such case, I am able to arrange for bank statements from my bank which reflect my Perth addresses throughout my bachelor degree study. I can also submit payslips (from part time work), OSHC health insurance confirmation letter (which was mailed by post), drivers licence and renewal notices, car purchase and registration documents and rego renewal notices.
Will they be satisfactory? Further clarification is appreciated.
Hi,
I have applied for skilled nominated 190 visa under Engineering Technologist (VIC) on 8 Feb 2020 with medical done on 22 Feb 2020. I have not received any response but some of my friends lodged after 8th Feb have received their grant so I was wondering do i need to contact DHA to get an update on my application? I understand the normal global processing time is 5-6 months and I am sure I have provided all the documentation otherwise could have been requested. Any lead on this would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Sammy
Hi,
I have been invited by Victoria state on December 24th 2019 and applied for skilled nominated 190 visa under Engineering Technologist (VIC) on 2nd January 2020 with medical done on 10th January 2020 and submitted my Police checks and form 80 by January 31st 2020. I understand the normal global processing time is 5-6 months and I’m sure that I have submitted all my documents correctly. Any lead on this would be appreciated.
Thanks
Yup you’ll just have to wait it out. 4-8 months is a good time frame.
Your assistance here is being awesome.
If a State had granted one nomination once and refuses to grant another nomination to the same person again. Can another State offer nomination if the person meets their eligibility?
Example: If Victoria refuses my second nomination after granted me once in the past. Can I apply to South Australia nomination if I meet their eligibility?
Not sure if one grant from one State affects other State’s nomination in future? Thanks a lot.
Yes they can, but as with all states, it’s up to them if they want to or not.
Hi thete I have a 190 subclass visa to enter Adelaile. I have it untill 2022. And will be heading over at the end of 2021. Once we are there are we able to leave after the 2022 expiry date. As in, can we go on holiday back to the UK and will we get back into oz ok? Or do we have to stay in oz for 5 years and get citizenship before we can leave? Thanks Karen
You can fly in and out of Australia until the expiry of your travel authority, after that you have to apply for a resident return visa.
Hi, my husband (Australian) and myself are planning to move over to WA. I’m currently waiting for the approval of the 190visa. We are wondering if we were to move over to WA before staying for 2 years, will it affect my RRV application or future sponsorship of visa if my mom comes over? Thank you!
Your 2 years starts from when you enter Australia, not WA specifically.
Hi William,
I have been invited by Victoria state on April 30th 2020 and applied for skilled nominated 190 visa on 7th May 2020 with Police check and medical done with 90 points.
I lodged my application as a single applicant. Now I want to marry and my partner has PR himself and I don’t want to add him to my application. Do I need to update my application? Will this affect my visa grant/process?
Thanks
Unlikely as it doesn’t affect your points score.
Hello Team,
Thanks for the valuable information.
I would like to enquire about the chances to get a visa by the Department of Home Affairs if someone received the invitation to apply for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) by Victoia with 70 points.
Thanks
Hi Lee,
If I have received a PR grant letter from VIC, does it mean I have to make my first entry to Australia in Melbourne itself? Or can my first entry be made in say, Sydney?
I understand there is no legal obligation to work in the same state as granted but what about the first entry point?
First entry can be anywhere in Australia.
Hi WIlliam,
I have claimed 5 points for regional study (since Perth has been declared regional). I have a slight doubt:
Throughout the degree, I have lived with two family friends and have therefore neither signed any formal lease agreement, nor paid any bills or rent (since father bore that cost and paid a monthy sum of money to the family friend’s bank account directly).
In such case, I am able to arrange for bank statements from my bank which reflect my Perth addresses throughout my bachelor degree study. I can also submit payslips (from part time work), OSHC health insurance confirmation letter (which was mailed by post), drivers licence and renewal notices, car purchase and registration documents and rego renewal notices.
Will they be satisfactory? Further clarification is appreciated.
Hi Team,
I have been invited by WA state on June 30th 2020 to apply for the skilled nominated 190 visa. Unfortunately, I’m holding a Bridging E at the moment because my previous visa was expired on March and I was planning to fly out Australia before my visa expired but there was no flight due to COVID-19. In such case, is that mean I’m not able to lodge my application onshore because BVE is not a substantive visa?
Further clarification is appreciated.
Thank you.
I am planning to submit my EOI for Vic 190 in January 2021 but my visa expires in March 2021. I was wondering if I will be granted a bridging visa after submitting EOI or will I have to get another visa to stay in Australia until I get an invite? I am currently on student visa and my points will drop down drastically to 65 after my birthday in Feb. Please advice. Thank you.
You will only receive a bridging visa after submitting your application after receiving your invitation to apply. EOIs don’t come with bridging visas.
Hi, I received 190 invite WA and for application I need a job offer in WA regional. I have one offer letter but the place of work will be operational in one month time, it meets all other criteria required. And second offer letter but contittigent to police check and date of joining to be advised.
I am confused which one to submit with application or submit both. I dont have many days left to accept invite.
I have an invitaion for 190 WA, as a part off application I need job offer in regional WA. I have 2 offer letters – on is contingent to Police check but no start date mentioned yet. SEcond job offer is with existing employer for. a location will be operational soon. I am conused what to do. Can I submit both.
Ultimately it’s up to the state to decide so you can send them whatever you find relevant.
Is there health waiver for the 190 visa?
Yes, but on a case by case basis.
Thank you for all your assistance. Please any health waiver for the 190 visa, if any kid has autism ?
It really depends on quite a few factors, we can’t comment on health waivers as it’s very case by case.
I am an international student, studying as a full time student in a university in WA with university providing full scholarship (tution fee and monthly allowance) If I get state nomination from NT, is it possible to continue my study in that university of WA after accepting that VISA 190? I will stay 3 years at NT after completing my study (as polity to NT). Please advice.Thanks in Advance.
Doesn’t matter where you stay on a SC190
Hi team
I am an international student, studying as a full time student in a university in Perth with university providing full scholarship (tution fee and monthly allowance) If I get state nomination from NT, is it possible to continue my study in that university of WA after accepting that VISA 190? I will stay 3 years at NT after completing my study (as polity to NT). Please advice.Thanks in Advance.
Hi Team,
Do we need to be in NSW to claim 5 points of state sponsorship. I worked in Sydney for 1.5 years and now I am working for the same organization from India.
I have just started with the process and about to submit documents for initial assessment with 85 points for ICT Support Engineer.
You get the 5 points just by applying for state sponsorship, doesn’t matter where you are.
Hi,
I am an international student who has recently completed my Masters from Tasmania. I have studied and lived here for two years. I’m going to apply for 485 soon. My question is that is it okay to move to another state for work as it is very tough to find work here. Do you recommend this? Would moving to another state affect application for state nomination in Tasmania in the future? What would be the options for PR in the future if I move? I will really appreciate any help.
subclass 485 allows you to work anywhere.
Hi,
I have a question regarding the eligibility condition for ACT 190 visa nomination. Are casual jobs also applicable to show as continuous employment for 6 months if it satisfies the 35 hrs per week condition?
You’ll have to check through the ACT guidelines when the state opens as they change it from time to time.
Hello sir,
I am applying for visa 190 and using my 6 months experience to claim 5 point. my question is that in the form 80 there is question number 49 which ask that
Part R – Sponsoring employer details
49) Are you being sponsored by, or associated with, a business or
organisation in Australia?
No Go to Part S
Yes Give details.
As i am using my previous experience for 190 visa. What should i select here in this particular question yes or no. Thanks in advance.
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Hello,
I have lodge an Expression of Interest for 190 NSW. The expression will still be valid for at least one year, by my skills assessment expires in October. I have already re-applied and obtained a new skills assessment.
My question is: do I need to lodge a new EOI with the new skills assessment number? Or can I simply update the old one?
As far as I know, the date of the skills assessment must precede the date of the EOI.
How do I go about it?
Thank you
Donatella
Update the old one if the EOI is still valid.
Hello, I already received my 190 Visa Grant Letter (VIC) . I would like to ask do I have to work for 2 years in the beginning of the first 5 years? Is there any requirements for working? As I want to keep studying full-time.
Thank you very much for you reply.
Hello, Sir. I already received my 190 Visa Grant Letter (VIC). I would like to ask do I have to work and work for 2 years in the beginning of the first 5 years? Is there any requirements for working? As I want to keep studying full-time.
Thank you very much for your help.
You can move over anytime in the 5 years (make sure you do your initial entry). You don’t need to work if you don’t want to.
Hi,
I was nominated for a visa 190 from NSW while overseas. we landed in Sydney but subsequently decided to stay in Melbourne.
Questions i Have
1. Is the 2 year clause mandatory in Sydney
2. does a citizenship application get impacted in case of not residing in NSW
3. does the 2 year work clause apply to all or only to Princiapl applicant
SC190 holders have no conditions on your visa (you can see it on your visa grant letter from Home Affairs).
Thanks William for this.
Question then would be if there would be a showstopper from the NSW authorities if and when we apply for citizenship. Your expert advice would help
hi Team,
We’ve recently applied for 190 visa with 85 points. How much time does it take for visa grant?
If you mean you made your lodgement, then it’s between 4-8 months as per the guidelines from Home Affairs.
Hi I am a software engineer and have submitted my EOI on the code Software engineer. My husband is a credits and collection manager(Finance sector) and has competent English. He has appeared for the English test. Will I be able to claim 10 points if I get the skill assessment done for my husband.
It depends on his occupation. You have to both be applying for the same visa type for the 10 points to be valid.
Hi William
I received a 190 sponorship from NSW today. In my EOI, I had filled in the current employment section which automatically got updated after 1 year of employment.
My question is, do I need to get that one year of Australian employment accessed by ACS to claim my points ?
Will it impact my sponsorship ?
P.S I am still employed in the same job and provide all the payslips, tax return etc.
Hello William,
i’m just engaged. me and my fiance want to apply to visa 190, so can we apply together as an applicant and partner however we areengaged or we must wait until we got married to apply as an applicant and partner ?
another question: can we apply to more than one visa like 189 and 190?
thank you
You can apply for whatever visas you qualify for.
Hi,
I am in the process of applying for 190 and I wanted to check if this visa will allow me to open my own (small scale) online business after my move to Australia? I am hoping to find at least a part time job within my field but might need a back-up plan due to Covid. If the online business is providing the exact same service as my nominated occupation and I keep it open for 2 years therefore supplying my service to the state that nominated me but doing it independently instead of being hired by an existing company, am I fulfilling my visa obligation?
You can do whatever you want on a SC190