Yes, state or territory nomination is a mandatory requirement for the Subclass 190 Visa. Each state or territory has its own list of in-demand occupations and may have specific eligibility criteria.

You need a minimum of 65 points to apply for the Subclass 190 Visa. However, securing nomination may require a higher score, as each state or territory has its own selection criteria.

Eligible occupations for the 190 Visa are listed on the state or territory occupation lists, which often align with the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) or the Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL). Each state or territory may prioritise different occupations based on its labour market needs.

Yes, you can choose which state or territory you would like to be nominated by, or choose to be available to all states and territories. However, you must meet the specific criteria for the state or territory that nominates you.

A job offer or current employment may or may not be required to apply for the 190 Visa. This is so as some states or territories have this as a requirement or may give priority to applicants who already have a job offer in their nominated occupation.

Yes, you can include eligible family members such as your spouse/partner and dependent children in your 190 Visa application. They will receive the same permanent residency rights as the primary applicant.

You need to meet English language requirement, generally assessed through proficiency tests such as IELTS, PTE, TOEFL iBT, OET or Cambridge C1

You are expected to live and work in the state or territory that nominates you for 2 years. After fulfilling any obligations to your nominating state or territory, you are free to live and work anywhere in Australia.

Yes, the 190 Visa grants permanent residency, and you may be eligible to apply for Australian citizenship after meeting the residency and other eligibility requirements.

Yes, you must be under the age of 45 at the time of your invitation to apply for the Subclass 190 Visa.

If you don't meet the criteria for state or territory nomination, you won’t be able to apply for the 190 Visa. You may consider other visa options, such as the Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa or explore further ways to meet the nomination requirements.

The Subclass 189 Visa is a Skilled Independent Visa that does not require state or territory nomination, while the Subclass 190 Visa requires a nomination from an Australian state or territory government. Both visas grant permanent residency, but the 190 Visa requires you to live and work in the nominating state or territory initially.

Processing time varies on a case by case basis and also from time to time.