Skilled Nominated visa for Australia (subclass 190)
The Australian General Skilled Migration (GSM) Programme
Skilled Visas for Australia
• Am I eligible to apply for a Skilled Nominated visa for Australia?
• How can Concept Australia help me apply?
• What services can I expect to receive from Concept Australia?
• Why should I use a professional MARA registered migration agent?
• What other subclasses of this visa type exist?
• How much does it cost to apply for a GSM visa for Australia?
• How long will it take for my visa to be granted?
• Free Preliminary Assessment
• SKYPE or personal consultations
Am I eligible to apply for a Skilled Nominated visa for Australia?
The Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) is a permanent General Skilled Migration visa which requires nomination by a state or territory government via SkillSelect. Each state and territory publishes a list of occupations in demand and nomination approval will generally be determined by factors such as your overall commitment to residing in the nominating state or territory, the number of years work experience, specialised skills, employability, English language skills, relatives already residing in the state or territory, settlement funds and your overall points score.
You must also be able to meet the following basic DHA criteria:
• Nominate an occupation that is either on the MLTSSL or the STSOL
• Obtain a suitable skills assessment in your nominated occupation
• Be under 45 years of age at the time of invitation
• Have at least competent English
• Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI)
• Be invited through SkillSelect to apply for a visa
• Satisfy health and character requirements
SkillSelect
Skilled Nominated visas offer a pathway to
Australia if you cannot achieve sufficient points required for a Skilled
Independent visa or your nominated occupation only features on the STSOL. You must submit an application through SkillSelect which is the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) online visa
application system. Once you have received a positive skills assessment
from an Australian assessing authority and by submitting an Expression
of Interest (EOI) you can generate points for:
- Your age
- Recognised qualifications
- Employment
- English language skills
- Being nominated by a state or territory government
- Partner skills
- Study in Australia
- Specialist education qualifications
- Accredited language skills
- Professional year in Australia
Changes to the points test from 16 November 2019
Changes being introduced
to the points test on 16 November 2019 will enable applicants to claim
additional points to assist in reaching their points target which
include:
Applicants with a partner under 45 with a
positive skills assessment in an occupation on the same skills list with competent
English - 10 points;
Applicants whose partner has competent English only - 05 points,
Applicants without a partner -
10 points;
A Master's degree or PhD in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics - 10 points.
For further information on nomination criteria applied by the Australia state and territory governments please select the state and territory you are interested in moving to.
New South Wales
Victoria
South Australia
Queensland
Tasmania
Western Australia
Australian Capital Territory
Northern Territory
How can Concept Australia help me to apply?
The most Frequently Asked Questions we receive from skilled applicants are:
1. Will my skills or work experience be recognised in Australia?
2. How much work experience can I claim under the Australian points test?
3. What evidence do I need to submit in support of my employment
4. How detailed do my work statements need to be?
5. What is the benefit of being nominated by an Australian state or territory government?
For peace of
mind we can offer you the benefit of our knowledge and experience so as
to ensure all aspects of the visa process are addressed at an early stage before you commence on your visa journey. This will ensure that there are no hidden barriers you may have to face and that you have a realistic chance of being nominated and subsequently being invited by the Department of Home Affairs to apply for a Skilled Nominated visa for Australia.
What services can I expect to receive from Concept Australia?
Concept Australia has been assisting people since 1991 to obtain
visas to reside in Australia. All of our staff are based permanently in
the UK and have previously been employed by the Department of Home
Affairs. Concept Australia works directly with its clients and
does not sub-contract work out to other companies or individuals. We
will take responsibility for the entire management of your application
so as to ensure that your case runs as smoothly as possible. Our
services include:
• Advising whether you qualify for a visa and recommending the best pathway
• Identifying the correct ANZSCO occupation to nominate for skills assessment
• Completing your skills assessment form
• Advising what work experience can be claimed under the points test
• Outlining nomination criteria applied by the state and territory governments in Australia
• Lodging your EOI once your skills have been recognised for migration purposes
• Ensuring claims made in your EOI can be substantiated
• Completing and submitting your visa application form for Australia
• Uploading all relevant documents to the online ImmiAccount
• Managing your application until your Skilled Nominated visa for Australia is decided
Why should I use a professional MARA registered agent?
Registered Migration Agents are skilled people who must meet
professional standards, follow the code of conduct and maintain
up-to-date knowledge of migration law and procedure. The Office of the
MARA approves continuing professional development activities and
monitors the conduct of agents both in and outside Australia to ensure
that only the highest level of advice and assistance is provided to
prospective applicants.
What other sub classes of this visa type exist?
Skilled Regional Work Visa (subclass 491) - This visa class will commence on 16 November 2019 and you can be nominated by a state or territory government or sponsored by a close relative. You must reside in regional Australia (anywhere except Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane). In order to obtain permanent residence you need to have
resided, worked or studied in regional Australia for 3 years. Applicants can claim 15 points for the nomination or sponsorship. More information can be found on the Skilled Regional Work Visa page.
How much does it cost to apply for a General Skilled Migration visa for Australia?
The Department of Home Affairs charge a fee of AUD4,045 for
the primary applicant, AUD2,025 for the spouse and AUD1,010 for each
dependent child. Other costs you will incur on your visa journey include
skills assessment, State or territory nomination and English language
test (if applicable), health and character checks.
Concept Australia’s fees are charged in stages as we undertake the
work on your behalf which in total are in the region of £1,800 and
covers all persons included on the visa application.
How long will it take for my visa to be granted?
The processing timetable can be influenced by a number of factors
such as the nominated occupation, sitting an English language test,
applying for state or territory nomination or your points score.
Generally, the overall timetable is between 6 – 12 months and in our
experience the length of time is determined by the quality of documents
presented throughout the entire process.
Free preliminary assessment
Concept Australia can offer you a free preliminary assessment and
advise you in plain English whether you have a realistic chance of being
granted a visa to reside in Australia.
If you would like to know how we can assist you in obtaining your
skilled visa, please telephone your nearest Concept Australia office
(London 020 8468 1076) or (Manchester 0161 669 5836) or complete the
Enquiry form below and submit your details to Concept Australia.
Personal or SKYPE consultations
If we have assessed that you have the potential to be granted a visa
and you would like to find out more, the next step is to arrange a
no-obligation consultation which will not only provide you with an
opportunity to ask key questions about the visa process but also enable
us to explain how the migration regulations will be applied to you. A
small fee is charged for the consultation which will be deducted from
our overall fee should you decide to appoint Concept Australia as your
migration agent. Consultations are conducted in our offices located in
North West Kent or Manchester but if you are unable to travel to see us,
we can arrange a SKYPE appointment at a mutually convenient time.