Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)

Features

​This visa is for points-tested skilled workers who are nominated by a state or territory government agency.

It allows you to live and work in Australia as a permanent resident.

Requirements

You might be eligible to apply for this visa if you were invited. When we sent you your letter of invitation, you must also have:

• nominated an occupation that is on the relevant skilled occupation list
• obtained a suitable skills assessment for that occupation
• not yet turned 50 years of age
• achieved the score specified in your letter of invitation based on the factors in the points test
• at least competent English
• been nominated by an Australian state or territory government agency.

The Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) is a permanent residence visa for points-test skilled workers who want to work and live in Australia after being nominated by an Australian state or territory government agency.

To be able to apply for this visa you need to submit an expression of interest and then be invited through SkillSelect to apply.

You can be in or outside Australia when you apply and when the visa is granted.

The Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) is a permanent residence visa for points-test skilled workers who want to work and live in Australia after being nominated by an Australian state or territory government agency.

To be able to apply for this visa you need to submit an expression of interest and then be invited through SkillSelect to apply.

You can be in or outside Australia when you apply and when the visa is granted.

What this visa lets you do

This is a permanent residence visa. It lets you and any family members who have also been granted this visa:

• stay in Australia indefinitely
• work and study in Australia
• enrol in Medicare, Australia's scheme for health-related care and expenses
• apply for Australian citizenship (if you are eligible)
• sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence
• travel to and from Australia for five years from the date the visa is granted (after that time, you will need a resident return visa or another visa to return to Australia).

Before you apply

To be able to apply for this visa, you must first submit an expression of interest and then be invited through SkillSelect. If you receive an invitation, you will have 60 days to apply online for the visa. During that time, you cannot change the information in your expression of interest.

When you have submitted your expression of interest, a state or territory government can examine it and decide whether to nominate you to apply for a visa. State and territory authorities have their own criteria for deciding who to nominate. Each state or territory government agency have different processes for nominating expressions of interests, some will contact you first and others may wait for you to contact them. You will be able to find more information on their websites.

Your visa application is likely to require extensive supporting documents, as listed in the document checklist. Start compiling your documents early in the process, even before you lodge your expression of interest.

Your passport

You need a valid passport or other travel document for this visa. If you plan to get a new passport, you should do so before applying for your visa. If you get a new passport after you have lodged your application, give the details of your new passport to one of our offices.

You might be able to update your passport details using ImmiAccount.

Nomination by a state or territory government

State and territory government agencies can view your expression of interest in SkillSelect and decide whether to nominate you for a visa. Each state or territory has a list of occupations that guides the types of skills they are looking for.

In your expression of interest, you can indicate your interest in just one state or territory, or you can choose to be available to all of them. If you accept a nomination, the states and territories may require you to:

• live in the nominating state or territory for a specified minimum time
• tell the state or territory your address, both before and after you arrive in Australia
• be prepared to complete surveys and providing other post-arrival information they ask for
• meet any of their other requirements.

Each state or territory government agency has its own process for nominating expressions of interest. Some agencies contact people directly and others wait for people to contact them. You can find more information on their websites.

Cost

The visa application charges are listed in Fees and charges.

Second instalment

You must pay a second instalment for each family member included in your application who:

• is aged 18 years or older
• has less than functional English.

The charge must be paid before a visa can be granted. 

How can I prove I have functional English explains how you can demonstrate your language ability.

Other costs

You might have to pay other costs, such as the costs of health assessments, police certificates, or any other certificates or tests. You are responsible for making the necessary arrangements.

來源：https://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1/190-#

How can I prove I have functional English?

To prove that you have functional English you must provide evidence of one of the following:

• You are the holder of a valid passport issued by the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Canada, New Zealand, or the Republic of Ireland and you are a citizen of that country.
• An International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test result of an average band score of at least 4.5 based on the four test components of speaking, reading, listening and writing. Your test must have been completed within 12 months of visa application lodgement or can be completed during visa application processing.
• A Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-based Test (TOEFL iBT) test result of a total band score of at least 32 based on the four test components of speaking, reading, writing and listening. Your test must have been completed within 12 months of visa application lodgement or can be completed during visa application processing.
• A Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic test result of an overall band score of at least 30 based on the four test components of speaking, reading, writing and listening. Your test must have been completed within 12 months of visa application lodgement or can be completed during visa application processing.
• A Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) test result of an overall band score of at least 147 based on the four test components of speaking, reading, writing and listening and the test must have been taken on or after 1 January 2015. Your test must have been completed within 12 months of visa application lodgement or can be completed during visa application processing.
• A positive assessment by an Adult Migrant English Program service provider in Australia that you have functional English.
• Completed all years of primary education and at least three years of secondary education in an educational institution in or outside Australia and all instructions were in English.
• Completed at least five years of secondary education in an institution in or outside Australia and all instructions were in English.
• Successfully completed at least one year of full-time study or equivalent part-time study towards a degree, higher degree, diploma, or associate diploma in an institution in Australia and all instructions were in English.
• Completed a degree, a higher degree, a diploma or a trade certificate that required at least two years of full-time study or training in an institution in or outside Australia and all instructions were in English.
• The functional level of the Australian Assessment of Communicative English Skills (ACCESS) test certified by the relevant testing body. Your test must have been completed within 12 months of visa application lodgement or can be completed during visa application processing.

來源：https://www.border.gov.au/about/corporate/information/faqs/how-can-i-prove-i-have-functional-english

Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)

Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)

Features

This visa is for points-tested skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer or family member or nominated by a state or territory government.

It allows you to live and work in Australia as a permanent resident.

Requirements

You might be eligible to apply for this visa if invited. When we sent your letter of invitation, you must also have:

• nominated an occupation that is on the relevant skilled occupation list
• obtained a suitable skills assessment for that occupation
• not yet turned 50 years of age
• achieved the score specified in your letter of invitation based on the factors in the points test
• at least competent English.

Submit an expression of interest

The Skilled-Independent visa (subclass 189) is a permanent residence visa for points-tested skilled workers who want to work and live in Australia.

To be able to apply for this visa you need to submit an expression of interest and then be invited through SkillSelect to apply.

You can be in or outside Australia when you apply and when the visa is granted.

What this visa lets you do

This is a permanent residence visa. It lets you and any family members who have also been granted this visa:

• stay in Australia indefinitely
• work and study in Australia
• enrol in Medicare, Australia's scheme for health-related care and expenses
• apply for Australian citizenship (if you are eligible)
• sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence
• travel to and from Australia for five years from the date the visa is granted (after that time, you will need a resident return visa or another visa to return to Australia).

Before you apply

To be able to apply for this visa, you must first submit an expression of interest and then be invited through SkillSelect. If you receive an invitation, you will have 60 days to apply online for the visa. During that time, you cannot change the information in your expression of interest.

To submit a complete expression of interest, you must have competent English language skills and a positive skills assessment for your nominated occupation (or Job Ready program, if applicable).

Your visa application is likely to require extensive supporting documents, as listed in the document checklist. Start compiling your documents early in the process, even before you submit your expression of interest.

Your passport

You need a valid passport or other travel document for this visa. If you plan to get a new passport, you should do so before applying for your visa. If you get a new passport after you have lodged your application, give the details of your new passport to one of our offices.

You might be able to update your passport details using ImmiAccount.

Cost

The visa application charges are listed in Fees and charges.

Second instalment

You must pay a second instalment for each family member included in your application who:

• is aged 18 years or older
• has less than functional English.

The charge must be paid before a visa can be granted. 

How can I prove I have functional English explains how you can demonstrate your language ability.

Other costs

You might have to pay other costs, such as the costs of health assessments, police certificates, or any other certificates or tests. You are responsible for making the necessary arrangements.

來源：https://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1/189-#

澳洲独立技术移民：配偶加分要求及条件

在澳洲移民新政策下的独立技术移民189签证，获得配偶加分的基本要求如下：

1. 年龄在50岁以下

2. 提名职业和主申请人在同一个SOL上

3. IELTS 单项不低于6

4. 配偶非澳洲公民或永居 

5. 和主申请人在同一个申请中

2012年7月1日生效的新移民法规关于配偶加分部分：

Part 6D.11 Partner skill qualifications

Item

Qualification

Number of points

6D111

The spouse or de facto partner of the applicant （the primary applicant）：

（a） is an applicant for the same subclass of visa as the primary applicant; and

（b） is not an Australian permanent resident or an Australian citizen; and

（c） was under 50 at the time the invitation to apply for the visa was issued to the primary applicant; and

（d） at the time of invitation to apply for the visa, nominated a skilled occupation, being an occupation specified by the Minister under paragraph 1.15I（1）（a） at that time; and

（e） at the time of invitation to apply for the visa, had been assessed by the relevant assessing authority for the nominated skilled occupation as having suitable skills for the occupation; and

（f） at the time of invitation to apply for the visa, had competent English

以上是189、190和489关于配偶加分的所有要求。可以看到，不存在毕业6个月内或一年工作经验的要求。简化地讲，配偶加分主要只需满足以下两个条件：

1. 4个6的雅思成绩；

2.通过职业清单上某个职业的职业评估

（其他如年龄等要求见前文英文移民法规）

更加详细的配偶加分条件请看：

如果申请人的配偶（已婚或同居）满足一定条件，申请人可以获得5分的移民分数。配偶必须满足以下条件：

配偶必须与申请人同时申请相同的签证；

配偶不能是澳洲PR或公民；

递交申请时，配偶的年龄必须在50岁以下；

配偶的提名职业必须在SOL清单中；

配偶必须满足雅思至少4个6分的英语要求。

注意：递交申请前24个月，配偶必须工作满12个月或者满足澳洲2年全日制学习要求。

來源：http://immigration.tigtag.com/australia/skilled/123533.shtml

1 July 2014 - Points Test for Skilled Migration Visas

A. Age

Points	Age
25	18 - 24
30	25 - 32
25	33 - 39
15	40 - 44
0	45 - 49

B. English language ability

Points	Description of English language ability
20	Superior English (a score of at least 8 in each of the four components of the IELTS test, or equivalent standard in a specified test)
10	Proficient English (a score of at least 7 in each of the four components of the IELTS test, or equivalent standard in a specified test)

C. Australian skilled employment in their nominated occupation or a closely related occupation.

Points	Length of employment
5	One Year
10	Three Years
15	Five Years
20	Eight Years

D. Overseas skilled employment in their nominated occupation or a closely related occupation.

Points	Length of employment
5	Three Years
10	Five Years
15	Eight Years

E. Educational qualifications.

Points	Description of education qualifications
20	Doctorate Degree
15	At least a Bachelor Degree
10	Australian Diploma or trade qualification.
10	Award or qualification recognised by the assessing authority in the assessment of the skilled occupation

F. Australian study requirement

Five points can also be claimed by those applicants who have studied in Australia to use the same period of study to claim points for their qualification and for meeting the Australian study requirement.

G. Study in a regional area

Five points can also be claimed for those applicants who satisfy the Australia study requirement while studying in regional Australia.

H. Completion of a Professional Year

Five points can also be claimed for those applicants who complete an approved Professional Year in their nominated occupation or a closely related skilled occupation.

I. Credentialed Community language

Five points can also be claimed for those applicants who meet the requirements for credentialed community language.

J. Partner skills

Five points can also be claimed for those where the primary applicant’s partner satisfies the threshold criteria for a visa.

K. State or Territory nomination and designated area sponsorship

Points	Description of sponsorship
5	Nomination by a state or territory government under a state migration plan, for the purposes of a subclass 190 application
10	Nomination by a state or territory government under a state migration plan, or sponsorship by an eligible relative, to a designated area for the purposes of a subclass 489 Skilled – Regional Sponsored application.

Summary of points awarded

Factor	Description	Points
Age	18 – 24	25
	25 - 32	30
	33 - 39	25
	40 - 44	15
	45 - 49	0
English language * or equivalent standard in a specified test)	Competent English - IELTS 6*	0
	Proficient English - IELTS 7*	10
	Superior English - IELTS 8*	20
Australian or overseas skilled employment in nominated occupation or a closely related occupation undertaken in the past 10 years Note: Maximum points that can be awarded for any combination of Australian or overseas skilled employment is 20 points	One year in Australia	5
	Three years in Australia	10
	Five years in Australia	15
	Eight years in Australia	20
	Three years overseas	5
	Five years overseas	10
	Eight years overseas	15
Qualifications (Australian or recognised overseas)	Australian Diploma or trade qualification or other qualification recognised by a relevant Assessing Authority	10
	At least a Bachelor degree	15
	Doctorate	20
Australian study requirement	Minimum two years full-time (Australian study requirement)	5
Study in a regional area	Must meet the Australian Study Requirement while studying in a regional area	5
Professional Year	Completion of a recognised Professional Year	5
Credentialed Community language	NAATI accreditation	5
Partner skills	Primary applicants partner meets threshold requirements for skilled migration visa	5
Nomination by state/territory government (subclass 190 visa)	Nomination by a state or territory government under a state migration plan	5
Designated area sponsorship or nominated by state/territory government (subclass 489 visa)	Sponsorship by an eligible relative living in a designated area or nomination by a state or territory government under a state migration plan	10

來源：http://auscanhk.com/austechnical.html

澳洲移民：配偶移民解析

配偶签证可以是夫妻婚姻关系或同居关系，对于境外申请配偶签证类别为309临时配偶签证和100永居配偶签证；对于境内申请配偶签证类别为820临时配偶签证和801永居配偶签证。还有一种境外申请的夫妻300的未婚夫妻签证。

对于同居关系，除非有未能控制的因素，各方必须具备实时至少12个月同居关系。不过，如果各方能在RelationshipsAct 2008 (Vic)，或Relationships Act 2003 (Tas)， 或 Relationships Register Act 2010 (NSW)下注册同居关系，都能要求对12个月期限的免除。

一般上，欲证明丈夫和妻子关系，各方需提供下列证明：

1、财政方面的关系，这包括：

－任何共同拥有的物业或其他主要财产;

－共同负债;

－对于主要财政和财政来源有共同的承诺和承担;

－关系中的一方是否和对方负有法律责任;

－共同分担家庭日常支出。

2. 家庭性质关系：

－任何对于孩子照顾和抚养有共同责任;

－共同的生活安排;

－共同家务承担的责任。

3. 社交方面关系：

－是否向其他人表述其正处于同居关系;

－其朋友对其同居关系的意见;

－其对共同社交活动有共同点体现。

4. 其有互相的承诺：

－其关系的持续的时间;

－其共同生活的时间;

－彼此间的伙伴关系和精神支持的程度;

－其之间的关系是否是长期的。

澳洲境内申请820和801类别临时和永居配偶签证的条件：

1. 如果您持有下列签证和条件，那你将不可在澳大利亚境内申请和820类别临时和801永居配偶签证：

－未持有实质性签证(实质性签证不是过桥签证(Bridging visa A， B，C，D，E)或犯罪司法签证(Criminal Justice visa)或您之前的签证已被停止;

－所持签证带有不允许进一步居留条款(8503,8534或8535条款);

－持有担保访问签证(Sponsored Visitor visa);

－持有犯罪司法入境签证(Criminal Justice Entry visa);

－自从您上次进入澳大利亚，你持有或之前持有495偏远地区独立技术临时签证[Skilled-Independent Regional (Provisional) visa]或475偏远地区担保技术签证[Skilled-Regional Sponsored (Subclass 475) visa]或487偏远地区担保技术签证[Skilled-Regional Sponsored (Subclass 487)]，并且您尚未持有此签证至少2年;

－对澳大利亚政府有负债并且没做出令人满意的安排来偿还负债;

－在过去的21天的配偶类别签证申请遭到拒绝并之前持有820或309配偶签证;

－目前持有173或814父母捐助型签证。

2. 过桥签证持有者或逾期居留者需有至少2年时间的配偶关系。

3. 12个月的同居婚姻关系对于目前拥有实质有效签证(Substantive Visa)的申请人。只要申请人在澳洲没有触犯刑事法，即使申请人逾期逗留澳洲，只要有一些特别情有可原的理由，申请人仍然可在澳洲境内申请820配偶移民签证。

4. 如果您未持有实质性签证并且自从您上次进入澳大利亚所持签证已被拒绝或被取消，但是你的之前被拒的签证不是配偶签证，和/或签证不是基于品格问题被拒，您还是有可能可以再澳大利亚做出有效的820配偶签证申请。那些持有过桥签证或逾期居留者，除非有令人信服的特别原因(特别原因包括已有共同的孩子等)，其必须证明其至少2年的配偶或同居关系。这是移民局第3条款(SCHEDULE3)的需求。如果两人在澳洲已有共同的孩子，这也能符合移民局第3条款(SCHEDULE3)的需求。

澳洲海外学生与配偶一起申请独立技术移民签证：

对于那些已经以学生临时签证身份在澳洲读书，如果在允许居留期间双方结婚了，也可以在澳洲以配偶的身份加入主申请人的独立技术移民签证，但要受到详细审查。有时也会受到突击捡查。

对于配偶签证担保的时间限制：

除非有部长的批准，担保人一生只能担保或被担保两次。并且，原有担保人若再离婚或分居，必须有5年的等待期来递交新的配偶担保申请。如果任何人被以配偶签证担保来澳大利亚，则需在之前的配偶签证通过后的5年后才能递交新的配偶担保申请。也就是说，原担保人和成功申请人都有5年等待期，才能担保下一个新的配偶。

父母一方担保移民后与其原配偶的担保移民的时间限制：

如果只有一位父母被子女担保移民澳大利亚，其只能在获得父母签证的5年后才能担保其配偶移民。换句话说，包括2年的父母签证的等待期，父母需等待7年才能为其原配偶递交配偶签证申请。不过，如果子女再次以父母移民方式申请他们来移民澳洲，则没有时间的限制。

长期配偶关系：

如果申请人和担保人有一名不小于2岁的共同子女(非收养或一方的子女)并且其配偶关系已超过3年时间。在这种情况下，申请人可以考虑申请直接永居100类别签证或801类别永居签证，而不须先经两年过临居签证这途径。

通常309签证将需经历2年的考验期才可授予100永居签证。在2年时间结束之前，部长有权拒绝100永居签证申请。部长还有权在2年时间结束之前授予此永居签证，但须满足下列3种情况：

－担保配偶在这期间死亡;

－在关系中出现相关的家庭暴力;

－申请人和担保人面临特定的法庭令，比如与孩子的抚养有关的法庭令。

新的配偶签证的申请已没有经济担保这回事，但更重要的是申请配偶签证的担保人却一定要能满足其担保承诺。 目前来看，作为一个符合条件的配偶签证担保者， 担保人必须能证明其有财政能力来支持其生活在澳大利亚的配偶。欲证明担保人有财政能力来支持其配偶， 其应：

1. 在澳大利亚有稳定的工作和收入， (由雇佣证明和退税单来证明);

2. 具有自有或租赁房屋来为配偶提供住宿;

3. 如果担保人已退休， 那么其需证明其有足够的退休金和合适的住所来支持其配偶， 或其具有足够的存款来支持配偶;

4. 如果担保人已经退休并没有存款收入， 其必须证明其有自有的房屋给配偶提供住所， 配偶会讲英文并且有工作或教育学历，将能很快的在澳洲找到合适的工作。

來源：http://www.auskingvisa.com/show.asp?id=444