Exploring the Subclass 190 Visa: Your Pathway to Australian Permanent Residency

INTRODUCTION:

The subclass 190 visa stands as a gateway to one of the most sought-after destination for migrants – Australia. This visa category, also known as Skilled Nominated Visa, offers skilled workers with a chance to permanently settle in Australia and contribute to its growing economy. Through this visa, the Australian government invites qualified individuals to fill skill shortages in specific state or territories, thereby allowing such skilled workers to make a valuable contribution to Australia’s economy and its cultural diversity.

WHAT THE SUBCLASS 190 VISA ALLOWS:

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Once granted, the subclass 190 visa opens a world of opportunities for prospective skilled worker. This visa provides access to a variety of benefits, including:

1. Permanent Residency: The subclass 190 visa is a permanent resident visa, meaning this visa allows skilled worker to live, work and study anywhere in Australia for an indefinite period.
2. Medicare Access: A subclass 190 visa holder enjoys access to Australia’s public healthcare system, Medicare, which provides with medical coverage. Medicare provides permanent residents with subsidised medical services, hospital care and prescription medications. This access ensures that permanent residents and their families can maintain their health and well-being without incurring substantial financial burdens.
3. Full Work Rights: A subclass 190 visa holder can work for any employer in Australia without restrictions, offering the freedom to explore different job opportunities. This flexibility empowers individuals to explore different career paths, change employers and even start their own businesses.
4. Education Opportunities: A subclass 190 visa holder can enroll in educational programs and courses to up-skill at domestic student rates, thus allowing them to enhance their skills and qualifications at reasonable fees.
5. Pathway to Citizenship: After residing in Australia for a specific period, a subclass 190 visa holder may become eligible to apply for Australian citizenship.
6. Family Sponsorship: Permanent residents can sponsor their eligible family members on various visas, facilitating reunion. This includes partner, parent, and child visas, which can enable families to live together in Australia.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT FOR SUBCLASS 190 VISA:

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To quality for the subclass 190 visa, a skilled worker needs to meet several eligibility criteria which includes:

1. Nominated Occupation: The first step for a prospective skilled worker is to nominate an occupation that is listed on the relevant Skilled Occupation List (SOL) which aligns with their qualification and experience.
2. Skill Assessment: A positive skill assessment from the relevant assessing authority is mandatory to prove qualification and work experience in the nominated occupation.
3. Age Requirement: The skilled worker must be under 45 years when they receive an invitation to apply for subclass 190 visa.
4. English Proficiency: Australia is an English-speaking country and therefore a prospective skilled visa applicant should meet the English language requirement, usually demonstrated through IELTS, PTE etc.
5. Points Test: The prospective visa applicant must score a minimum of 65 points on the skilled migration points test, which considers factors like age, English proficiency, work experience and more.
6. Nominating State/Territory: Nomination by an Australian state or territory government is mandatory for subclass 190 visa. Each state has its own occupation list and criteria for nomination.

Hillman & Associates Lawyers is known among its peer group as specialist team of Immigration lawyers and migration agent, who have extensive experience in assessing eligibility of prospective visa applicant, representing visa applicants before skill assessment authority, preparing and lodging subclass 190 visa application with the Department of Home Affairs.

BRIEF STEPS INVOLVED TO APPLY FOR SUBCLASS 190 VISA:

?Applying for the subclass 190 visa involved several complex steps which can be summarised as:

1. Skill Assessment: Obtaining positive skill assessment from the relevant assessing authority for the occupation you nominate is the first step a prospective skilled worker should take. The skill assessment process is tedious and complex, often requiring extensive documents and information which a prospective applicant must provide before obtaining a positive skill assessment outcome.
2. Submit Expression of Interest (EOI): Lodging an expression of interest (EOI) through SkillSelect online system is the second step which a prospective visa applicant should take. SkillSelect is Department of Home Affairs (DOHA) online system through which prospective skilled visa applicant can express their interest to apply for permanent residency visas in Australia.
3. Receive Invitation: If the prospective skilled visa applicant meets the eligibility criteria and have points high enough to receive invitation, then an applicant may receive an invitation from a state or territory government to apply for the visa.
4. Lodge Visa Application: Once a prospective skilled visa applicant receives an invitation, the prospective skilled visa applicant is given a set time-frame to lodge visa application with DOHA.

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INCREASE CHANCES FOR VISA APPROVAL AND RECEIVING INVITATION:

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Increasing chances of receiving an invitation for the Subclass 190 requires a strategic approach. Hillman & Associates Lawyers works collaboratively with our clients to address key factors that influence the selection process which has allowed our clients to receive invitation as soon as possible. Here are strategies which Hillman & Associates Lawyers deploys for our clients to increase the chances of receiving invitation:

1. Obtain a Positive Skills Assessment at first attempt: Hillman & Associates Lawyers works closely with our clients to ensure that skill assessment accurately reflects the qualification and work experience in the nominated occupation. Hillman & Associates Lawyers understands that positive skill assessment is fundamental requirement which can contribute significantly to the point score. Hillman & Associates Lawyer provides extensive support to our clients in obtaining correct documents in correct format to lodge and obtain positive skill assessment in first attempt.
2. Update Expression of Interest (EOI): Hillman & Associates Lawyers regularly keep a check on our client’s expression of interest (EOI) to update with accurate and current information. This includes details related to skills, work experience and qualifications. This strategy allows our clients to reflect any changes or improvement in their profile.
3. Apply for Skilled Nomination in Multiple States: Hillman & Associates Lawyers advises our clients on various states and territories in which their occupation is in demand. This allows our client to submit EOIs for more than one location thereby increasing chances of receiving invitation from at least one nominating authority.

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CONCLUSION:

Securing permanent residency in Australia offers a range of benefits that can contribute to a high quality of life, personal growth and a sense of belonging. The process is complex, overwhelming and tedious requiring a combination of strategic planning and through research. Hillman & Associates Lawyers addresses the key areas that influence the selection process, thereby allowing prospective visa applicant’s chances of receiving an invitation and visa grant with dedicated professional support and help.

If you are looking to migrate permanently to Australia, get in touch with us today and let us help you in your goal to permanently migrate to Australia for a high quality of life, personal growth and a sense of belonging.

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