Is the Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) eligible for employer sponsorship?

Not directly. Sponsorship transitions usually run through skilled or 482 SID streams; check our skilled-migration guides.

Can I apply from outside Australia on a Skilled Nominated (subclass 190)?

Yes — this subclass can be applied for from offshore. Many employers on this page accept pre-arrival applications.

Is this a temporary or permanent visa?

Permanent — full work rights, no expiry.

Working in Australia from China on a Skilled Nominated (subclass 190)

Aarav got his 482 grant in Hyderabad on a Tuesday. By Friday he had three interviews lined up in Adelaide aged-care groups — all booked from his phone before he’d packed a bag. If you’re in China and you’ve got — or are about to get — a Skilled Nominated (subclass 190), this page tells […]

Working in Australia from India on a Skilled Nominated (subclass 190)

Aarav got his 482 grant in Hyderabad on a Tuesday. By Friday he had three interviews lined up in Adelaide aged-care groups — all booked from his phone before he’d packed a bag. If you’re in India and you’ve got — or are about to get — a Skilled Nominated (subclass 190), this page tells […]