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To increase chances of 190 Visa invitation to Apply (ITA), you must optimize your points score, meet state nomination requirements, and strategically enhance your profile. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the criteria and strategies:
👉 Meet the Basic Eligibility Requirements
– Occupation on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL): Your occupation must be listed on the MLTSSL or STSOL and eligible for the 190 visa.
– Skills Assessment: Obtain a positive skills assessment from the relevant assessing authority for your occupation (e.g., ACS for IT, AHPRA for healthcare).
– Points Test: Score at least 65 points (though competitive invites often require 85+ points for popular occupations).
– English Proficiency: Minimum Competent English (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent), but higher scores (e.g., IELTS 7.0/8.0) grant extra points.
– State Nomination: Secure nomination from an Australian state/territory (each has unique criteria).
👉 Maximize Your Points Score
Points are awarded for factors like age, education, work experience, and language proficiency. Here’s how to boost your score:
▶ Factor: How to Maximize Points
▶ Age: Highest points for 25–32 years (30 points).
▶ English Proficiency: Aim for Proficient (IELTS 7.0) (10 pts) or Superior (IELTS 8.0) (20 pts).
▶ Work Experience: Offshore/Australian experience: 5+ years (15 pts).
▶ Education: PhD (20 pts), Master’s/Bachelor’s (15 pts), or Australian qualification (5 extra pts).
▶ Partner Skills: Partner with competent English + skills assessment (5–10 pts).
▶ Professional Year: Complete a PY in IT, accounting, or engineering (5 pts).
▶ NAATI Credentials: Clear a NAATI CCL test (5 pts) for community language points.
▶ State Nomination: 190 nomination adds 5 points(critical for reaching competitive thresholds).
👉 Target State Nomination
Each state/territory has unique nomination criteria. Research and align with states actively nominating your occupation:
State-Specific Strategies
– New South Wales (NSW): Prioritizes high-point applicants (90+ points for IT/engineering). No job offer required but competitive.
– Victoria (VIC): Favors healthcare, IT, and engineering. Requires commitment to live in VIC.
– Queensland (QLD): Requires a job offer in regional areas for many occupations.
– South Australia (SA): Offers relaxed criteria for onshore applicants and regional occupations.
– Western Australia (WA): Focuses on local graduates and critical occupations (e.g., healthcare).
Key Actions:
– Check state occupation lists (e.g., NSW Skilled Occupation List.)
– Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect, selecting the 190 visas and desired states.
– Tailor your EOI to state priorities (e.g., work experience in demand sectors).
👉 Improve Competitiveness
– Higher English Scores: IELTS 8.0 or PTE 79+ can significantly boost points.
– Australian Work Experience: Even 1 year in Australia adds 5 points.
– Specialized Skills: Certifications or niche expertise in high-demand fields (e.g., aged care, cybersecurity).
– Regional Study: Graduates from regional universities may get priority (e.g., Tasmania, Northern Territory).
👉 Submit a Strong EOI
– Accuracy: Ensure all details (work experience, education) match your skills assessment.
– Update Regularly: Add new points (e.g., higher English scores, additional experience).
– Multiple States: Select all eligible states in your EOI to widen nomination chances.
👉 Post-Invitation Steps
Once invited:
– Submit the 190 visa application within 60 days.
– Provide proof of state nomination, skills assessment, and documents for claimed points.
– Undergo health and character checks.
Example: Competitive 190 Profile
– Age: 30 years (30 pts)
– Education: Master’s degree (15 pts)
– Work Experience: 5 years offshore (15 pts)
– English: IELTS 8.0 (20 pts)
– State Nomination: 5 pts
– Total: 85 points (competitive for most states).
