
Subclass 189 / 190 / 191 / 491
General Skilled Migration
Australia’s skilled migration pathways can involve points, occupation eligibility, skills assessment, invitations and state or territory nomination. Requirements and program settings can change, so the relevant pathway should be checked against current criteria.
- 189 Skilled Independent — points-tested pathway requiring an eligible skilled occupation, suitable skills assessment, an EOI and an invitation to apply
- 190 Skilled Nominated — requires state or territory nomination; nomination contributes 5 points under the federal points test and jurisdictional criteria vary
- 491 Skilled Work Regional — requires eligible state or territory nomination or eligible family sponsorship; the 15 nomination/sponsorship points are separate from regional-study points
- EOI, ROI and state nomination requirements vary by jurisdiction and stream
- Skills assessment authority guidance for the relevant occupation
- Current-criteria review and evidence preparation










