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Subclass 190Skilled PR

Skilled Nominated visa for applicants from India

The subclass 190 is permanent residence with a state or territory nomination that adds 5 points. Each state runs its own program with its own occupation list, and several accept applicants who are still in India.

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For Indian applicants

For most Indian applicants this is the most realistic permanent route: the nomination adds points and states select from their own pool rather than the national queue. The trade-off is commitment, usually two years living and working in the nominating state.

Government fee, 2026-27

Skilled Nominated visa, Skilled Nominated: primary applicant

A$6,140

About ₹4,13,406 at 67.33 INR per AUD (2026-10-07). Paid to Home Affairs, not to us.

Verified 7 October 2026 source

Additional applicants and second instalments are on the costs page and in the fee calculator. Our service fee is quoted separately, all-in with GST, before any work starts.

Eligibility

  • Occupation on the nominating state's list and a positive skills assessment
  • Under 45 at invitation, competent English or better
  • At least 65 points including the 5 nomination points; many states require more
  • State-specific requirements: work experience, a job offer, or ties to the state
  • Commitment to live in the nominating state for at least two years

Documents from India

  • Everything required for 189, plus the state's Registration of Interest or nomination application
  • Evidence for state criteria: offer letters, settlement funds, residence or study history
  • Commitment statement where the state requires one
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Why these applications get refused

1

Nomination withdrawn because circumstances changed before the visa decision

2

Points claimed in the EOI could not be evidenced

3

Occupation removed from the state list between interest and invitation

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Questions Indians ask

Which states accept offshore applicants in 2026-27?+

It changes each program year. Check the relevant state or territory government migration website for its current criteria and whether offshore candidates are eligible.

Do I have to stay in the state?+

Nomination carries a moral and administrative commitment of about two years. Leaving early can affect future applications and the state's willingness to nominate others.