The 190 visa and 491 visa are a points-tested upon the selected skilled occupation visa for skilled workers who are nominated by an Australian State or Territory government. The subclass 190 is a permanent visa; the subclass 491 is a provisional visa to live and work in regional Australia
Basic Eligibility- At least 65 on the point test and submit expression of interest (EOI) in SkillSelect- Nominated by a State or Territory government agency (the links below) - New South Wales: https://www.nsw.gov.au/visas-and-migration - Canberra: https://www.act.gov.au/migration - Victoria: https://liveinmelbourne.vic.gov.au - Queensland: https://www.migration.qld.gov.au - South Australia: https://www.migration.sa.gov.au - West Australia: https://www.migration.wa.gov.au - Tasmania: https://www.migration.tas.gov.au - Northern Territory: https://nt.gov.au- Less than 45 years old when invited to apply for the visa- No a visa cancelled or refused while in Australia
Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated Visa
- Select the occupation and meet EOI requirements- Have a valid nomination of a state or territory government- Have a positive skill assessment confirmation letter- Have a satisfied English language proficiency report- Meet Age and Health and Character requirements- No a visa cancelled or refused while in Australia
The Skills Point-Test System
Calculation table of the points
