Why state nomination matters
State or territory nomination can be the difference between receiving a PR invitation and waiting indefinitely. With competitive cutoffs rising each round, the additional points from a state nomination are often essential.
Subclass 190 — State Nominated Permanent
A permanent residency visa. You must commit to living and working in the nominating state or territory for at least 2 years after visa grant. Each state has its own occupation list and nomination requirements.
✓Receive a state or territory nomination
✓Minimum 65 points on the points test
✓Positive skills assessment from the relevant authority
✓Under 45 years of age
✓Competent English — IELTS 6.0 each band
Subclass 491 — Regional Provisional
A 5-year provisional visa requiring you to live and work in regional Australia. After 3 years of regional residence and work, you can apply for the Subclass 191 permanent residence visa.
Visa details at a glance
190 Application fee
AUD 4,240
Permanent nomination
491 Application fee
AUD 4,115
Regional provisional
190 Processing
75% in 7 months
From visa application
491 → 191 PR
After 3 years
Regional residence & work