SA-Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)

This is a permanent visa which allows you to live and work in South Australia.

State nomination from South Australia provides you with 5 additional points to help you qualify for a visa under the Department of Home Affairs point test.

State nomination requirements include:

1. Commitment to South Australia – State nomination is granted on the basis of your genuine interest and commitment to living and working in South Australia with a view to long-term settlement in the state
2. Age – under 45 years at the time of nomination
3. Occupation – this must be listed on the State Nominated Occupation List as available.  Access to a supplementary occupation list and ‘special conditions apply’ occupations are available in some circumstances.
4. Skills Assessment – a positive General Skilled Migration skills assessment from the relevant authority
5. Work experience – at least one year of skilled work experience in the last three years. Some occupations have a higher work experience requirement. If you are an international graduate of South Australia, you may be able to access a work experience waiver
6. English – ability to meet Immigration SA’s minimum English language requirement for your occupation.  If you are a passport holder or citizen of the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada or New Zealand, you don’t need to provide an English test result
7. Financial capacity – sufficient funds to settle in South Australia
8. SkillSelect Expression of Interest (EOI) - you need to have an EOI which meets the Department of Home Affairs criteria and Immigration SA nomination requirements.
9. https://www.migration.sa.gov.au/skilled-migrants/skilled-visa-options