Australia Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) Spouse Eligibility Criteria
Australia Skilled Nominated Visa
(Subclass 190)
Spouse Eligibility Criteria under Subclass 190 Visa – Comprehensive
Guide
The Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated Visa is a permanent
residency pathway that permits the principal applicant to include their spouse
or de facto partner as a secondary applicant. The spouse’s
credentials and competencies may significantly impact the primary
applicant’s points allocation under the General Skilled Migration (GSM)
framework, potentially augmenting their eligibility.
Eligibility Criteria for the Spouse Under Subclass 190 Visa
To be incorporated into the primary applicant’s visa application, the spouse
must fulfill stringent prerequisites:
1. Marital or De Facto
Relationship Requirement
- The
spouse must be either:
✅ The legally wedded partner of the principal applicant (substantiated via official marriage certificate).
✅ A de facto partner (proven through at least 12 months of cohabitation evidence). - The
Australian government mandates demonstrable proof of a genuine and continuing relationship,
such as:
- Joint financial commitments (bank accounts,
loans, property ownership, utility bills).
- Cohabitation evidence (rental agreements,
lease contracts, shared address documentation).
- Affidavits or statutory declarations from
friends, relatives, or legal professionals attesting to the authenticity
of the relationship.
2. Visa Application Inclusion
& Dependence Requirements
- The
spouse must be included at the time of application submission or added as
a secondary applicant prior
to finalization.
- The
principal applicant must declare their partner's details in their Expression of Interest (EOI) through
SkillSelect.
3. Health & Character
Prerequisites
- The
spouse must satisfy the mandatory
health and character assessments, including:
- Medical examinations
conducted by an Australian panel
physician.
- Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
from all countries where the spouse has resided for 12+ months cumulatively over the past 10
years.
4. Age Limit
- Unlike
the principal applicant, the spouse is not subjected to an upper age restriction;
however, if claiming additional points, they must be under 45 years at the time
of the invitation.
Points Allocation Framework for Spouse Under the GSM System
A spouse or de facto partner can significantly contribute to the overall
points score under the General Skilled Migration (GSM)
points-based test, thereby influencing visa eligibility. The point
contributions are allocated as follows:
1. Spouse with a Valid Skills
Assessment & Competent English (10 Points)
✅ The spouse must:
- Be under 45 years at the time
of invitation.
- Possess
a positive skills assessment
from a recognized Australian assessing authority for an occupation listed
on the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List
(MLTSSL) or the Short-Term
Skilled Occupation List (STSOL).
- Demonstrate
Competent English proficiency
(IELTS: minimum
6.0 in each band, PTE: minimum 50 in each section, or equivalent).
2. Spouse with Only Competent
English Proficiency (5 Points)
✅ The spouse must:
- Provide valid English language test results
demonstrating competent
English (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent).
- A skills
assessment is not
required for this category.
3. Single Applicant (10 Points)
✅ If the primary applicant is unmarried, divorced, or legally
separated, they are automatically granted 10 points
under the GSM framework.
4. Spouse with No English
Proficiency or Skills Assessment (0 Points)
❌ If the spouse fails to meet either the competent English
requirement or does not possess a skills assessment, they
contribute 0 points to the principal applicant’s total score.
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