Features
This visa allows skilled workers who are nominated by an Australian state or territory government live and work in Australia as a permanent resident.
Eligibility:
You must:
· have a suitable skills assessment for the occupation
· meet the points test pass mark of 60 points
· be nominated by a state or territory government agency
· be under 45 years of age at time of invitation
· have Competent English
· be invited by us to apply.
Invitation
· You will receive an invitation to apply for a visa if you are nominated by an Australian state or territory.
Occupation
· You must have a skills assessment that shows you have the skills and qualifications to work in that occupation.
Points score
· The score on your invitation letter is based on the information in your EOI.
· You must be able to meet the points score eligibility at the time you are invited to apply for the visa.
· Check how many points you might get.
Age
English
· Information about family members 18 years old or older.
Health
Character
· You must be of good character.
Debts
· You must have repaid, or have arranged to repay, any outstanding debts to the Australian government.
Cancelled visas
Points
· Use the points table to calculate your test score
Points information
Check if you can claim points for:
· Skilled employment
· Qualifications
· Australian study requirement
· Specialist education requirement
· Other factors
Assessing authorities
Update your information
This is a permanent visa. It lets you:
· work and study in Australia.
· Enroll in Medicare, Australia's scheme for health-related care and expenses.
· sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence.
· travel to and from Australia for five years.
· apply for Australian citizenship, if eligible.
Location
How long the visa lasts
· The visa starts on the date it is granted.
Family
· Family members who are granted the visa have the same rights and can do the same things as you.
Your obligations
· You also have obligations toward the state or territory that nominates you.
Travel
http://www.liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au
https://www.industry.nsw.gov.au/live-and-work-in-nsw/visas-and-immigration/skilled-nominated-migration-190