NSW Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) Application Updates
A permanent visa for points tested skilled workers who are nominated by a state or territory government agency.
NSW uses a selection-based invitation process to ensure that NSW nominees are aligned to the skills needs of the state’s economy.
Applicants cannot directly apply.
Invitation rounds occur ongoing throughout the Australian financial year. There are no set dates, and they are not announced beforehand. NSW cannot advise the date of upcoming NSW invitation rounds by phone or email.
To be considered in a NSW invitation round for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190), you must:
NSW nomination for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) is by invitation only.
Below are the steps to apply for NSW nomination:
NSW nomination for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) is just one of a number of visa options for prospective skilled migrants. There are a range of visas offered by Home Affairs, including both temporary and permanent employer nominated visas.