State Nomination
Nomination from an Australian state or territory government.
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Subclass 190 — Skilled Nominated
State-nominated PR with 5 extra points.
The Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) is a permanent residency visa for skilled workers nominated by an Australian state or territory government. It gives you 5 extra points and access to state-specific occupation lists.
9-14
Months to PR
65+5
Min points
95%
Success rate
Eligibility
Do you qualify?
Key requirements to apply for this program.
Occupation
Your occupation must be on the state's skilled occupation list.
Skills Assessment
Positive assessment from the relevant authority.
Age
Under 45 at the time of invitation.
Points Test
Minimum 65 points (including 5 for state nomination).
English
Competent English minimum. Proficient or superior adds points.
Documents
What you'll
What you'll
need to submit.
We prepare a personalized document checklist after your first consultation based on your exact profile.
- Passport and travel documents
- State nomination approval
- Skills assessment outcome
- IELTS / PTE results
- Academic transcripts
- Employment references
- Medical exam report
- Police clearances
Process
Your step-by-step
Your step-by-step
journey.
01
Skills Assessment
Get skills assessed by relevant authority.
2-4 months
02
State EOI
Submit Expression of Interest to target state.
1 week
03
State Nomination
State reviews and nominates if you meet criteria.
1-3 months
04
Visa Application
Apply for subclass 190 with nomination.
2 months
05
Visa Grant
Receive PR and settle in the nominating state.
6-10 months
Fees
What it costs.
Transparent breakdown. No hidden charges.
State nomination fee
AUD $300-800
Visa application
AUD $4,765 per adult
Skills assessment
AUD $500-1,100
IELTS / PTE
₹15,000 approx
Medical exam
₹5,000-8,000
Questions
Common questions.
It depends on your occupation. South Australia, Tasmania, and ACT have more accessible nomination criteria for many occupations.
You must commit to living and working in the nominating state for at least 2 years after visa grant.
Neither is "better". 189 gives complete freedom of location. 190 offers 5 extra points and access to state-specific occupation lists.
Start your journey
Book your free
Book your free
consultation.
30 minutes with a licensed consultant. No obligation. No cost.