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• Written by: Future Fly Immigration Services
• January 5, 2026
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The Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190) grants permanent residency to skilled workers nominated by an Australian state or territory, allowing them to live, work, and study indefinitely while committing to the nominating region for at least two years. Indians qualify if under 45, scoring 65+ points (often 70-80+ competitively), with occupations on MLTSSL or state lists.

Step by step guide to Apply for Subclass 190 

Step 1: Confirm Eligibility and Occupation Suitability – Verify occupation on relevant lists (e.g., MLTSSL for IT/engineering/healthcare), be under 45, prove competent English (IELTS 6+), no debts/criminal record, and score 65+ points (75-90 ideal for Indians) via official calculator; collect passport/qualifications.

Step 2: Obtain Skills Assessment – Apply to authority like VETASSESS/Engineers Australia with qualifications, 3+ years experience, English results; takes 8-12 weeks, costs AUD 500-1000, valid 3 years.

Step 3 : Lodge Expression of Interest – Submit free EOI in SkillSelect with points/occupation/states; ranked by score, update if changes occur.

Step 4 : Secure State Nomination – Apply via state portals (e.g., Victoria/NSW/SA) with EOI ID, resume, intent letter; 4-8 weeks approval adds 5 points.

Step 5 : Receive Invitation to Apply – Get 60-day ITA email if high-ranked; verify nomination active.

Step 6 : Submit Visa Application – Pay AUD 4640+, upload passport/skills/English/nomination/police/health docs; bridging visa possible onshore.

Step 7 : Health Checks and Decision – Do medicals/police clearances; 50% processed in 12 months, grants PR with 2-year state commitment.

3 Main Eligibility Criteria to Apply for Subclass 190 

1. Age Requirement: Under 45 at Time of Invitation – Applicants must be younger than forty-five years when receiving the Invitation to Apply to qualify for the Skilled Nominated Visa subclass one nine zero, as this ensures sufficient working years ahead in Australia.​
   Points taper sharply beyond age thirty: twenty-five to thirty-two years earns maximum thirty points, dropping to twenty-five for thirty-three to thirty-nine, fifteen for forty to forty-four, and zero thereafter, pushing Indian professionals to apply early.
2. English Proficiency: Competent Level (IELTS 6+ or Equivalent) – Demonstrate at least competent English via approved tests like International English Language Testing System overall six with no band below six, Pearson Test of English Academic fifty overall, or Occupational English Test B in each component, valid within three years.​ Higher proficiency unlocks more points—superior (IELTS 7+, PTE 65+) gives twenty, proficient (7) fifteen, competent (6) zero extra—crucial for Indians averaging IELTS 6.5 to hit sixty-five-plus totals amid competition.

3. Points Test: Minimum 65 from Key Factors Plus Nomination – Achieve sixty-five points minimum via age up to thirty, English up to twenty, skilled employment up to twenty (fifteen overseas/eight Australian minimum), education up to twenty (doctorate fifteen, bachelor/master fifteen, diploma/trade ten, PhD/Aus degree extras), Australian study five, plus mandatory five from state nomination.
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Costs and Processing to Apply for Subclass 190 

The Australia Skilled Nominated Visa subclass 190 offers a reliable pathway to permanent residency for skilled Indian professionals in 2026, culminating in indefinite rights to live, work, and study nationwide after fulfilling a two-year commitment to the nominating state like New South Wales or Victoria.

Success demands action: Follow the seven steps—eligibility checks, skills assessment, Expression of Interest, state nomination, Invitation to Apply, lodge your application (AUD 4640+ fees), and clear health/character checks (12-18 months processing)—secure 65+ points (aim 75+) with strong English and experience, engage states now amid quotas, and unlock family PR, Medicare, citizenship after four years. Start today with accurate docs to beat competition.