Subclass 190 / State and territory nomination
Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) A place to build your future.
Connect your skills with a state or territory that needs them. We help you understand the nomination process, the evidence behind your points and the commitments that come with your plans.
- Visa type
- Permanent residence
- Nomination
- State or territory
- Nomination points
- 5 points
What this pathway offers
A permanent pathway. A considered place to start.
The 190 combines federal visa requirements with a state or territory's nomination process. Both need to fit your circumstances.
A permanent foundation
The visa grants permanent residence to eligible nominated applicants and eligible family members included in the application.
A plan for a place
Consider the state's employment, residence and settlement expectations alongside the life you want to build.
Skills with local relevance
States and territories select applicants according to their own priorities. Nomination adds five points for this visa.
The requirements in context
What needs to line up.
Federal eligibility is only one part of the picture. Your chosen state or territory must also be willing to nominate you under its current program.
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State or territory nomination
Check the program's occupation, residence, employment and selection requirements. A submitted EOI is not a nomination approval.
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Under 45 at invitation
Plan around your age when invited to apply for the visa, including any upcoming change to your points.
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Occupation and skills assessment
Your occupation must be eligible. Your assessment evidence and nominated occupation need to be suitable and consistent.
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English evidence
You need at least Competent English for the visa. A state's selection process may also consider your English level.
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At least 65 points
The total can include the five nomination points. You must support the claims behind the score on your visa invitation.
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Visa status, health and character
If applying in Australia, check your current status and any restrictions arising from visas you hold or have held.
An EOI, a nomination and a visa are separate steps.
Your EOI records your profile in SkillSelect. A state may also require an ROI or another selection step before you can submit its nomination application.
If the state approves your nomination in SkillSelect, that triggers a Home Affairs visa invitation. A state invitation to apply for nomination is not yet permission to lodge the visa. Program rules and application windows can differ between states.
A plan you can follow
From your profile to the next step.
We explain the work involved, what depends on selection and the evidence to prepare before you proceed.
Submitting an EOI does not give you a bridging visa. If you are in Australia, your current visa expiry needs its own plan.
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Choose a suitable direction
Compare your occupation, points and preferred location with current state or territory nomination criteria.
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Prepare your EOI
Set out your skills, qualifications, English and experience accurately, with the documents to support the claims.
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Follow the state process
Complete any required ROI, selection and nomination application stages. Follow that program's deadlines and document requirements.
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Receive nomination and a visa invitation
An approved nomination leads to a separate invitation from Home Affairs. Check the details and invited points score carefully.
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Lodge the visa application
Apply within 60 calendar days of the visa invitation. Meet the remaining visa criteria and prepare for the state's settlement commitments.
Preparation that makes sense
Bring the right evidence together.
Your checklist should reflect the claims you make. Depending on your circumstances, it may include:
- Identity documents and your current visa or immigration history.
- Qualifications, skills assessment and English evidence.
- Work references and records that support your claimed experience.
- Evidence requested by your chosen state, such as residence, employment or earnings records.
- Partner, relationship and dependent-family documents where relevant.
- Documents supporting each EOI claim and any health or character requests.
A little more clarity
Your 190 questions, made clearer.
These answers are a starting point. Your circumstances and the current requirements need to be considered together.
Is the 190 only for regional areas?
No. The 190 is a state or territory nominated permanent visa. It is different from the provisional 491 regional pathway. You should still understand and plan for the settlement commitments of the government nominating you.
Does every state use the same nomination rules?
No. Requirements, occupation priorities, selection methods and program availability differ. An EOI that meets the federal points threshold may still fall outside a state's criteria or selection priorities.
Do I need to have held every substantive visa for three years?
No. That is not a general requirement for all substantive visa holders. Specific three-year restrictions can apply if you currently hold, or your last substantive visa was, a subclass 491 or 494. Your individual visa history needs to be checked.
Does nomination guarantee that the visa will be granted?
No. Home Affairs still assesses the visa application, including your invited points score, evidence and other requirements. The nomination and visa decisions are separate.
Your next step starts with you
Find the right fit for your skills and plans.
We can help you understand the nomination process and put a practical, evidence-based plan around your preferred location.