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The 189 visa is a skilled Independent visa, whereas the 190 visa requires nomination by an Australian State or Territory.
As a result, there are additional requirements you need to meet for the 190 visa, and these are different based on the State/Territory you choose. Many of these requirements include studying/working in the State/Territory for a certain period, and demonstrating a commitment to the State/Territory.
However, the advantages of a 190 visas are that:
You can find out more about all the requirements, each State/Territory’s nomination process and what they want from you, on their sites below.
In summary, the eligibility criteria for the 190 visa are as follows:
The Department of Home Affairs has a ‘step by step’ guide, which refers to the documents you need for your application. You can find this checklist under Gather Your Documents on their webpage.
For a complete list of the occupations available for the 190 visa, you can find it in the Medium/Long-Term AND Short-Term Skilled Occupation Lists here.
You can also use the Department’s search tool for the lists, here.
Try our skilled points calculator for the 189, 190 and 489 visas to calculate how many points you can obtain based on your qualifications and details.
If you would like to see the Department’s points table as an overview, you can do so here.
Remember: you need to be able to score a minimum of 65 points. However, you will probably need higher points in order to receive an invitation – see the invitation round details.
The number of intending migrants who received nominations from State and Territory Governments in April 2022 is shown in the table below:
Visa subclass | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
41 | 346 | 21 | 74 | 345 | 70 | 664 | 585 | |
Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491) State and Territory Nominated | 77 | 111 | 38 | 141 | 189 | 172 | 172 | 272 |
Business Innovation and Investment (provisional) visa (subclass 188) | 64 | 0 | 60 | 0 | 36 |
The number of intending migrants who received nominations from State and Territory Governments from 1 July 2021 to the end of June 2022 is shown in the following table:
Visa subclass | ACT | NSW | NT | Qld | SA | Tas. | Vic. | WA |
497 | 2,604 | 354 | 973 | 1,733 | 951 | 3,434 | 1,965 | |
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) State and Territory Nominated | 1,175 | 2,117 | 536 | 743 | 2,491 | 1,623 | 653 | 700 |
Business Innovation and Investment (provisional) visa (subclass 188) | 860 | 0 | 519 | 437 | 172 | 82 |
F. How many people receive nominations in each round?
These nominations generally run once a month, and the details are published on the Department’s website here.
The most recent data on State/Territory nominations is shown below:
The cost is from $4,115 Australian dollars.
75% of applications: 6 months
90% of applications: 18 months
Ensure you have valid visa and passport before entering Australia.
You and your family members must obey Australian laws.
As a 190 visa holder, you can:
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