Why Apply for Subclass 190?
The Subclass 190 visa offers an immediate permanent residency solution for skilled professionals willing to live and work in their nominating Australian state or territory for their initial settlement period.
+5 Nomination Points
Receive 5 complimentary points on your SkillSelect points score upon nomination approval by a state government.
Medicare Coverage
Immediate access to Medicare, subsidised healthcare services, and public health benefits from the date of visa grant.
Include Eligible Family
Sponsor spouses, de facto partners, and dependent children on the same petition with unconditional PR entitlements.
Pathway to Citizenship
Qualify for Australian Citizenship and an Australian passport after completing standard continuous residence requirements.
Application Lifecycle
Our certified migration specialists navigate each stage of state nomination criteria and Department of Home Affairs requirements.
Positive Skills Assessment & English Testing
Secure a positive outcome from your nominated assessing authority (ACS, Engineers Australia, VETASSESS, etc.) and achieve at least Competent English via PTE Academic or IELTS.
SkillSelect EOI & State ROI Submission
Lodge your Expression of Interest (EOI) via SkillSelect and register your state-specific Registration of Interest (ROI) with your target state or territory government.
State Nomination Approval & ITA
Receive your official nomination approval from the state government, automatically triggering an official 60-day Invitation to Apply (ITA) from SkillSelect.
Visa Lodgement & Character Verification
Submit complete supporting documentation, state commitment undertakings, Form 80s, police clearances, and medical examinations.
Visa Grant & State Settlement
Receive your permanent resident visa grant notification and commence your settlement obligations in your nominating state or territory.
Documentary Requirements
All supporting documentation must be high-resolution certified colour copies to ensure rapid state vetting and departmental processing.
- Valid Passport bio-pages (showing minimum 6 months validity)
- Certified Government Birth Certificates and National Identity Cards
- Completed Form 80 (Personal Particulars for Character Assessment)
- National Police Clearances for all countries resided in for 12+ months
- Positive Skills Assessment outcome letter from relevant assessing authority
- PTE Academic / IELTS official score report meeting state English thresholds
- State Nomination Approval letter and signed settlement declaration
- Employment reference letters on official letterhead verifying nominated duties
- Income corroboration: official payslips, annual tax assessments, and bank statements
- Marriage Certificate or evidence of 12+ months de facto relationship
- Joint financial records: joint lease agreements, joint accounts, and shared utilities
- Functional English proof for all adult secondary applicants
- Completed eMedical health examinations (HAP ID) for all family members
Frequently Asked Questions
Key questions regarding state nomination commitments and Subclass 190 eligibility criteria.
While both are permanent residency visas, Subclass 189 is completely independent without state involvement. Subclass 190 requires nomination by an Australian state or territory government, which awards 5 bonus points and priority invitation rounds under state shortage lists.
Yes. As part of the nomination agreement, you commit to living and working in the nominating state or territory for at least your initial 2 years following visa grant or initial arrival.
Yes. Many Australian states offer dedicated onshore graduate and skilled worker nomination pathways for applicants holding valid Subclass 500, 485, or bridging visas.