At Heenan & Browne Visa and Migration Services, we fully understand the challenges and intricacies associated with the Australian visa migration process.
The Skilled Nominated Visa, Subclass 190, represents one of the broader options available for skilled professionals. In as much as this class represents a pathway to permanent residency in Australia, it is especially attractive to those who want to stay in a particular state or territory. However, the application of a point-based system for a visa 190 is pretty tricky, and the process needs to be planned with care and in a strategic manner.
This blog explains the essentials of the points-based system, how this then influences your eligibility for a 190 visa, and how immigration services in Australia, such as Heenan & Browne Visa and Migration Services, can help you achieve the best results possible in pursuing your migration to Australia by maximising your points.
The Skilled Nominated Visa, popularly known as the 190 Visa, is a points-tested visa that allows skilled workers to live and work in Australia permanently. In contrast to the Skilled Independent Visa, subclass 189, the 190 visa requires a nomination from an Australian state or territory government. Every state and territory has an occupation list, with nomination criteria depending upon requirements within the local labour market.
Once you get nominated, you can lodge your application, provided you also meet the minimum threshold points needed by the points-based system for eligibility.
The Australian immigration system uses a points-based assessment as a primary selection mechanism to choose eligible candidates for the visa type 190-visa-type skilled visa. Points are claimable under areas of age, proficiency in the English language, work experience, qualifications earned, etc. Currently, the minimum score required for the application to apply for a 190 visa is 65 points, but a high score increases your chances of receiving an invitation to apply.
Heenan & Browne Visa and Migration Services specialises in explaining the mystique behind the arithmetic in the award of points and advising on how best to maximise an individual score through careful planning.
Following is a rundown of the key factors that determine the points score for a 190 visa application.
Your age is one of the clearest factors that add to your points score. Points are apportioned as follows:
As you can see, between 25 and 32 years receive the maximum possible points due to age. If you are getting closer to those upper limits of age, make sure to lodge your application quickly since you cannot afford to lose points.
Good English can give your points score a welcome shot in the arm. Points for English are those that are gained through performance in an approved English language test such as IELTS, PTE, or TOEFL. Points are awarded in the following ways:
Because “Superior English” carries the most points, a lot of applicants will apply under this category. If your English score is lower, our team at Heenan & Browne can discuss with you further options for improvement or retesting to achieve a higher points score.
You can get points for your relevant work experience in Australia or overseas. Points can be awarded as follows:
Overseas work experience: during the last 10 years:
Australian Work Experience (in the last 10 years):
Work experience in Australia attracts higher weights than overseas experience, so applicants with work experience in Australia receive more points. Applicants with a low score wishing to increase their score through the acquisition of work experience can be advised by Heenan & Browne Visa and Migration Services on the kinds of employment you need to have to be able to claim points..
The points for qualifications are given out based on the highest level of education completed. The scale looks like this:
One aspect that almost every Australian visa application entails is the assessment of the qualifications by relevant authorities in Australia. Our experienced team can guide you through the process to ensure that you receive the correct points available for your education and experience.
One unique thing about the 190 visa is that state or territory nomination will give a bonus of 5 points to your total score. Each state and territory in Australia has its occupation lists, based on local labour market demands, with particular nomination requirements.
Migration trends and state-specific requirements are closely monitored at Heenan & Browne Visa and Migration Services. We will advise the applicants on where they have the best chance of securing a nomination, as it will increase their prospects of success in their visa application.
Other factors which can add to your points score:
Each one of these can contribute a lot to your overall score. Working with a migration service like Heenan & Browne Visa and Migration Services means you will investigate every avenue available toward maximising points for a better invitation outcome.
Navigating the points-based system for a 190 visa can be quite complex with all the factors that go into determining your overall score.
Dealing with many clients at Heenan & Browne Visa and Migration Services, we have extensive experience in helping clients through this process. Here’s how we can help you:
Personalised Points Assessment: We’ll review your qualifications, work experience, and other relevant factors to provide a tailored points assessment and identify areas for improvement.
Skill Assessment Guidance: We will also provide guidance on any required skills assessments, ensuring that your qualifications and experience are assessed by the right relevant Australian authorities.
Nomination Strategy: We keep ourselves updated with any recent happenings in the state and territory nomination requirements and can also let you know which is the best region to approach and target for your particular 190 visa application.
Application Preparation: Our team will ensure your visa application is completed accurately and submitted on time, minimising delays and maximising your chances of success.
Conclusion
The 190 Visa offers a fantastic pathway to permanent residency in Australia, but successfully navigating the points-based system requires careful planning and expert guidance. With the help of Australian migration services like Heenan & Browne Visa and Migration Services, you can enhance your points score, meet state nomination requirements, and increase your chances of securing a 190 visa.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your Australian visa migration journey, contact Heenan & Browne today. Our team of experienced migration agents in Cairns, Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane is here to help you achieve your goal of permanent residency in Australia.
