This visa can be applied from Australia (onshore) and outside Australia (offshore).
This visa lets nominated skilled workers live and work in Australia as permanent residents.
If you want to apply for an Australian visa, specifically the Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190), involves several steps. Here’s a detailed guide to help you through the process:
Step-by-Step Guide for Subclass 190 Visa Application
1. **Check Your Eligibility: **
– Ensure you meet the basic requirements, including being under 45 years old, having a relevant occupation on the skilled occupation list, and obtaining a suitable skills assessment for your occupation.
2. **Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI): **
– Create an account and submit an EOI through the Department of Home Affairs’ SkillSelect online system.
– Provide details about your skills, work experience, and qualifications.
3. **State or Territory Nomination: **
– Apply for nomination by an Australian state or territory government. Each state or territory has its own requirements and occupation lists.
– Submit an application directly to the state or territory. They will review your application and decide whether to nominate you.
4. **Receive an Invitation to Apply: **
– If your EOI is successful and you receive a nomination, you will be invited to apply for the visa.
– Invitations are issued monthly, and the number of invitations is limited.
5. **Gather Required Documents: **
– Prepare and gather all necessary documents, including:
– Identity documents (passport, birth certificate)
– Skills assessment outcome
– English language proficiency test results (IELTS, TOEFL, etc.)
– Proof of state or territory nomination
– Relevant qualifications and work experience evidence
– Health and character documents
6. **Apply for the Visa: **
– Submit your visa application online through the ImmiAccount portal.
– Pay the visa application fee.
– Upload all required documents.
7. **Complete Health and Character Checks: **
– Undergo health examinations as specified by the Department of Home Affairs.
– Provide police certificates from each country you have lived in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
8. **Await a Decision: **
– The Department of Home Affairs will process your application.
– You may be asked to provide additional information or attend an interview.
9. **Receive Visa Grant Notification: **
– If your application is successful, you will receive a visa grant notification with your visa details and conditions.
### Tips for a Successful Application
– **Accurate Information: ** Ensure all information provided in the EOI and visa application is accurate and truthful.
– **Timely Submission: ** Submit your application within the timeframe specified in your invitation.
– **Professional Help: ** Consider seeking assistance from a registered migration agent for guidance through the process.
### Useful Resources
– **Department of Home Affairs Website: ** [SkillSelect](https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/skillselect)
– **State and Territory Nomination Information: **
– [New South Wales](https://www.nsw.gov.au/topics/visas-and-migration/skilled-nominated-visa-190)
– [Victoria](https://liveinmelbourne.vic.gov.au/migrate/skilled-migration-visas/skilled-nominated-visa-subclass-190)
– [Queensland](https://migration.qld.gov.au/skilled-visas/skilled-nominated-visa-subclass-190)
– [Western Australia](https://migration.wa.gov.au/services/skilled-migration-wa/state-nomination)
Following these steps carefully and ensuring you meet all the requirements will improve your chances of a successful visa application.
