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Positive Update and Nomination Question
Hi everyone. Long time no post, but wanted to share a good update, plus a question.
I received a notification that one of my 190 EOIs was invited to apply for State Nomination. I initially misread the email thinking that it was an invitation to apply for the actual visa, and I prematurely popped the champagne and started celebrating far too much. After reading the email fully, I realized it was only an invitation to apply for nomination, which is a good thing as I’ve never hit this stage before, but still a little short of my ultimate goal.
Anyways, I wanted to ask, what is the next step in the process? Would the next step be(pending a successful nomination), for me to receive an invitation to apply for a visa? I’m not sure how much of a process state nomination is, whether it’s a formality, or whether it’s something more difficult. They told me I should expect to receive an answer in 6 weeks……….not sure if this means in 6 weeks I’ll receive an invitation to apply for the visa, or in 6 weeks i’ll simply just hear back about the nomination decision. Any assistance and information would be amazing.
Cheers,
-Tommy
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8 Replies
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Hey Tommy, welcome back mate and congratulations on reaching this exciting stage! 🤗
You’re absolutely right: receiving an invitation to apply for State Nomination for the subclass 190 visa (Skilled Nominated visa) is a big milestone, even if it’s not quite the final celebration moment yet. 🙂
Here’s what happens next:
1. Apply for State Nomination: This is your current step. You’ll need to submit the required documents and information to the state or territory that invited you.
Make sure you follow their specific guidelines, as each state has its own requirements and document checklist (as I think we have discussed in previous exchanges).
2. Nomination Assessment: The state government will assess your application. As mentioned in your email, they typically aim to give a decision within about 6 weeks.
At the end of this period, you’ll receive a notification about whether your nomination has been approved or not.
3. Invitation to Apply for Visa (ITA): If your nomination is approved, the state will notify the Department of Home Affairs, and then you’ll receive an official Invitation to Apply for the subclass 190 visa through SkillSelect.
4. Visa Application Stage: Once you receive the ITA, you’ll have 60 days to lodge your 190 visa application with the Department of Home Affairs, including all your documents, medicals, police checks, etc.
To answer your question directly: the 6-week wait is for the nomination decision itself. If approved, the visa invitation will follow shortly after.
Hope that clears things up! Let me know if you need help with anything else during this stage. 👍🏻
Cheers,
Mark
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Thank you Mark! Amazing information as always!
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You are very welcome mate – Best of luck – Hopefully this time in 6 – 8 weeks you’ll have news to really celebrate 🍾🥂
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Mark, your wishes of luck paid off. My nomination just got approved and I just received my invitation to apply for a visa!!! Unbelievable how fast it was. After work is done, I’m going to make sure I go ahead and complete as much as I can.
I think there are health records and police reports that have to be submitted with that correct? Do you happen to have a list of documents that are necessary?
At this point in the process(given the hefty $4200 AUD fee associated with submitting the visa application), is my Visa simply a formality once I pay and submit the application? Or are there other remaining hurdles in the way?
Thanks,
-Tommy
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Hey Tommy, that’s incredible news, massive congrats! ☺️ So glad to hear things moved quickly for you.
You’re now officially at the exciting (and slightly nerve-wracking) visa application stage.
To answer your questions:
1. Documents You’ll Need: Yes, you’re right—medical checks and police certificates are part of the requirements.
Here’s a basic checklist of the most common documents for a subclass 190 visa (Skilled Nominated visa):
- Identity documents – Passport bio page, birth certificate, etc.
- Skills assessment – Your positive skills assessment from the relevant assessing authority.
- English language test results –I don’t think this will apply to you as you are from an exempt country (USA) unless you took a test to claim for extra points in which case this will be required).
- Nomination approval – Letter from the state government confirming your nomination.
- Employment references – If you’ve claimed skilled employment points.
- Qualifications – Academic transcripts and completion certificates.
- Partner documents – If applicable (identity, English skills, relationship evidence).
- Police clearances – From every country you’ve lived in for 12+ months over the past 10 years.
- Health exams – You’ll be prompted to arrange these through your ImmiAccount.
You can find more details directly from the Department of Home Affairs website: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-nominated-190
2. Is the Visa Now a Formality?
Not quite yet. While being nominated and invited are major steps, the Department of Home Affairs still needs to assess your application to ensure everything aligns with what you claimed in your EOI.
The most common issues arise from inconsistent documents, health problems, or undisclosed information—so double-check everything before you submit.
This scary reality to one side, generally speaking, as your now at the point of being allocated a actual case officer (on the Aussie side) they should seek clarity rather than reject your application. if your documentation is solid and your application truthfully matches your EOI, you’re in a great position. 🤗
You’ve done amazingly well to reach this point—just keep up the momentum, and you’ll hopefully have that golden grant email soon!
Let me know if you’d like help reviewing anything or you have any final questions before you hit submit.
Cheers,
Mark
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Thank you for this information Mark.
Do you happen to have a link to what kind of police report/background check I need? I can’t seem to find any links that direct me to the correct type of police report.
Also, regarding the health exam, is it better I do a health exam beforehand so that it’s done when I submit my visa application, or is it better to select “No I haven’t taken a health exam”, and then allow the Home Affairs Department to contact me afterwards to schedule a health exam?
I’m not sure if there’s any specific links or guidance as to what type of health exam is necessary. If a general physical exam is sufficient, I figure I can upload one today from earlier this year, but I’m not sure.
Thanks,
-Tommy
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Hey Tommy, and thanks for the follow up questions.
I moved to Australia from the UK so your requirements will be a little different. As you are from the USA, the FBI are your friends when it comes to validation of your criminal history (or lack there of) in the US.
1. U.S. Police Clearance (FBI Check):
For U.S. citizens, the Department of Home Affairs requires an FBI Identity History Summary Check (not a local police report). You can request this directly from the FBI via their website here:
https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/identity-history-summary-checks
Make sure:
You select the “Identity History Summary”,
You get the report digitally, and
Once received, you upload it to your ImmiAccount when lodging your visa or when requested.
2. Health Exam – When to Do It for an Australia Visa Application:
You don’t need to complete a health exam before submitting your application. In fact, it’s usually best to wait until you lodge your visa application, then you’ll be issued a Health Assessment referral (HAP ID) through your ImmiAccount.
This ensures you complete the exact exam types required for your subclass 190 visa.
Health exams must be done by a panel physician approved by the Australian government, not just a regular doctor or GP. If you submitted a general physical health check from earlier in the year, it likely won’t be accepted.
Once you get your HAP ID, you can book your health check at a panel clinic in the U.S. Here’s a page providing more information. This links to another page where you can find approved clinics near you.
just a few more steps to go! Let me know if you want a hand with anything else.
Cheers,
Mark
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