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Australia · Investment route
Permanent residency via state or territory nomination — earn +5 points and priority processing.
Last updated: 2025-10-30
Programme overviewنظرة عامة
Overview
The Skilled Nominated Visa – Subclass 190 is an Australia skilled migration program for qualified professionals seeking permanent residency through state or territory nomination.
Applicants gain extra points and priority invitations under Australia’s points-tested system, based on age, English proficiency, skills assessment, and work experience.
This visa offers a direct PR pathway for skilled workers in high-demand occupations, allowing them to live, work, and include family members in Australia with long-term settlement and citizenship prospects.
What you getالمزايا
Obtain permanent residency through state/territory nomination.
Receive +5 points toward the GSM score.
Priority processing and clear nomination criteria.
Include partner and dependent children in the same application.
Investment & costsالتكاليف
Qualifying investment
Visa application charge (primary applicant)
Official VAC; additional applicant fees apply.
Skills assessment (typical)
Varies by assessing authority.
English test (typical)
Depends on provider.
Health exams (typical)
Panel physician rates vary.
Government & due-diligence fees
Figures are indicative and exclusive of professional fees. Your advisor confirms an exact, written cost breakdown for your family size.
Eligibilityالأهلية
Requirements
Be under 45 years at the time of invitation.
Have an occupation on the relevant state occupation list and a positive skills assessment.
Meet the minimum 65-point pass mark (after +5 nomination points).
Submit an EOI and receive nomination from a state or territory.
Demonstrate Competent English and meet health and character requirements.
Who cannot apply
Not meeting a state’s specific nomination requirements (e.g., occupation, residency, experience).
Points below recent invitation cut-offs.
Age ≥ 45 at invitation.
Language requirementاللغة
Minimum level
Competent English (IELTS 6.0 each band or equivalent)
Accepted tests
Points systemالنقاط
Minimum score to receive an invitation: 65 points
| Category | Max pts |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 |
| English language | 20 |
| Skilled employment (overseas/Australia) | 20 |
| Qualifications | 20 |
| Other factors (Aust. study, specialist education, partner, regional, CCL) | 25 |
| Total | 115 |
Eligible occupationsالمهن
Common eligible occupations (examples)
- ✦Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313)
- ✦Engineering Technologist (ANZSCO 233914)
- ✦Registered Nurse (Critical Care) (ANZSCO 254415)
- ✦Chef (ANZSCO 351311)
The processكيف نعمل
Skills Assessment
Get your occupation assessed by the authorized assessing authority.
English Test
Take IELTS/PTE/OET and meet minimum Competent English.
Expression of Interest (SkillSelect)
Submit EOI indicating 190 preference and target state nomination.
State/Territory Nomination
Apply to a state program; if approved, you receive +5 points and an invitation.
Visa Lodgement
Lodge Subclass 190 application within 60 days of invitation.
Health, Character & Biometrics
Complete mandatory examinations and police checks.
Decision
PR granted on approval; commit to settling in nominating state as declared.
Document checklistالوثائق
Identity & Civil
- ✦Passport (valid ≥ 6 months)
- ✦Birth/marriage certificates or name-change evidence
Skills & Education
- ✦Positive skills assessment from the relevant authority
- ✦Degree/diploma and transcripts
Employment
- ✦Work reference letters and contracts
- ✦Payslips or tax records
English & Tests
- ✦IELTS/PTE results meeting Competent English
Health & Character
- ✦Medical exams by panel physician
- ✦Police clearances for each country lived in 12+ months
Your XIPHIAS advisor prepares a personalised document list at onboarding. The checklist above is indicative and may vary by family size.
Family scopeالأسرة
All eligible dependants can be included in one application or added after approval.
Age limits, dependency definitions, and addition fees vary by jurisdiction. Your advisor confirms exact rules at onboarding.
Risk notes
Nomination criteria differ across states; some require job offers or regional study.
State occupation lists and quotas update frequently — verify before EOI.
EOI remains valid for 2 years — update details as needed.
Compliance
Provide proof for all points claimed and nomination criteria met.
Ensure state commitments (e.g., residency or employment in nominating region) are honoured.
Questionsأسئلة شائعة
This route, answered.
Yes. Each state sets its own criteria based on occupations and demand.

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