General Skilled Migration (GSM) visa pathways for skilled professionals seeking to live, work and build their future in Australia through eligible permanent or provisional skilled migration options.
Are you a skilled professional looking to build your future in Australia through state or territory nomination? The Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) may provide a pathway to permanent residence for eligible skilled workers who are nominated by an Australian state or territory.
Explore Your State Nomination Options
State and territory nomination can provide an additional pathway for skilled applicants whose occupation, experience and circumstances align with the nomination requirements of a particular jurisdiction.
Because each state and territory can have its own nomination priorities and criteria, understanding where your profile may fit is an important part of planning your skilled migration pathway.
Explore the key advantages that the Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) may offer eligible applicants.
Permanent residence in Australia for applicants who successfully meet the visa requirements.
Live, work and study in Australia as a permanent resident.
Receive additional points through state or territory nomination where applicable.
Build your career and establish your long-term future in Australia.
Potential pathway to Australian citizenship once you meet the applicable requirements.
Include eligible family members in your application, subject to the relevant visa requirements.
Benefit from a state or territory nomination pathway that may suit your occupation and personal circumstances.
Preparing each stage carefully can help you understand your nomination options and strengthen your visa preparation.
Check whether your nominated occupation is eligible under the current requirements of the state or territory you are considering.
Obtain a suitable skills assessment from the relevant assessing authority for your nominated occupation.
Make sure you meet the applicable English language requirement and understand whether a higher English level could improve your points position.
Review your potential points based on your age, qualifications, English ability, skilled employment and other eligible factors.
Prepare and submit an Expression of Interest through SkillSelect with accurate information about your circumstances.
Each state or territory can have different occupation priorities, eligibility criteria and nomination processes. Review the requirements applicable to your preferred jurisdiction.
Where required, submit the relevant Registration of Interest or nomination application and provide the supporting information requested by the state or territory.
If you receive state or territory nomination and an invitation to apply, prepare your visa application and supporting evidence within the applicable timeframe.
To be considered for the Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190), applicants generally need to meet a range of requirements.
State and territory nomination criteria can differ and may change according to individual program priorities and available places.
Health and character requirements are important considerations when preparing your Subclass 190 application.
Applicants may be required to complete medical examinations through an approved medical provider. The health requirements applicable to your application can depend on your individual circumstances.
You may need to provide police certificates and other character-related information as required by the Department of Home Affairs. Providing complete and accurate information about your residence and travel history is important.
Health and character documentation should be prepared accurately and provided within the required timeframe to help avoid unnecessary delays.
English language ability is an important part of the skilled migration process and may also affect your points position.
Meet the applicable minimum English requirement
Higher English language proficiency
Advanced English language proficiency
English test scores and accepted testing arrangements can change, so the current requirements should be confirmed before relying on a particular score.
Your Australian migration plans can include your eligible family members, subject to the applicable visa requirements.
Your spouse or eligible de facto partner may be included, subject to the relevant visa requirements.
Eligible dependent children may be included in your application, subject to the applicable requirements.
Family circumstances can affect the documentation and requirements for your application, so it is important to consider your family situation when planning your migration pathway.
The Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) is a points-tested skilled migration pathway for eligible skilled workers who are not sponsored by an Australian employer or state or territory government.
Applicants need to satisfy the applicable requirements relating to factors such as occupation, skills assessment, English language ability, points, age, health, character and invitation.
Subclass 189 is an independent skilled migration pathway and does not generally require sponsorship from an Australian employer.
Points can be based on factors such as age, English language ability, qualifications, skilled employment and other eligible criteria. Your total points position should be assessed according to the rules applicable to your circumstances.
A suitable skills assessment is generally an important requirement for applicants nominating a skilled occupation. The relevant assessing authority depends on the occupation.
