How to Apply for Victoria 190 Nomination: EOI, ROI and Next Steps
Applying for Victoria 190 nomination involves several stages: checking eligibility, submitting a SkillSelect Expression of Interest (EOI), lodging a Victorian Registration of Interest (ROI), and applying for nomination if invited.
Understanding these stages helps you prepare the right information and distinguish a state nomination invitation from an invitation to apply for the visa.
Step 1: Check Your Eligibility
Before starting, check both Home Affairs visa requirements and Victoria’s nomination criteria.
Key requirements include being under 45, having at least Competent English, holding a valid skills assessment and reaching at least 65 federal points, including five nomination points.
Applicants must generally live in Victoria or overseas and commit to living and working in Victoria. Employment is not compulsory for Victorian subclass 190 nomination.
Step 2: Submit or Update Your SkillSelect EOI
Create or update your EOI through Home Affairs’ SkillSelect system.
Check your nominated occupation, qualifications, English results, employment history and partner claims. Your skills assessment occupation must match your EOI.
Keep evidence organised for every claim. Victoria requires English results and skills assessments to have at least 12 weeks’ validity remaining when you submit your nomination application.
Step 3: Submit Your Victorian ROI
Use your SkillSelect EOI number to submit an ROI through the Live in Melbourne portal.
An ROI requests consideration for selection; it is not the nomination application itself. Applicants with an ROI from a previous program year must submit a new one for 2026–27.
You can have only one active ROI, and documents are not required at this stage. Supporting evidence is submitted with the nomination application if selected.
Step 4: Understand Your VPT Score
Victoria ranks ROIs using the Victorian Points Test (VPT), which considers seven factors, including age, English, qualifications, experience and eligible Victorian earnings. Certain occupations are also prioritised.
Use our Victorian Points Test (VPT) Calculator to estimate your score and understand each component.
Treat the result as a planning tool. Your estimate does not confirm eligibility or guarantee selection.
Step 5: Keep Your Information Current
While waiting, monitor your email and keep your EOI accurate.
A submitted ROI cannot be edited. If information entered in the ROI changes, withdraw it and submit a new one. However, an EOI update alone does not require a new ROI unless the information on the ROI form also changes.
Victoria does not charge another ROI fee for resubmission within the same program year.
Step 6: Apply for Nomination When Invited
If selected, follow the invitation instructions and submit your nomination application before its expiry.
Upload the required evidence and pay the applicable nomination fee. Check that your documents support your claims before lodging.
An invitation to apply for Victorian nomination is not a visa invitation or visa grant.
Step 7: Lodge Your Visa Application
Following successful nomination and a Home Affairs invitation, apply for subclass 190 through ImmiAccount.
Home Affairs gives invited applicants 60 days from the invitation date to submit their visa application. Follow the invitation and document requirements carefully.
Get Support With Your Application
EMK Global Education & Migration can assist you in reviewing your circumstances, preparing supporting information and understanding the nomination process.
Contact our team to discuss your next steps.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for general information and educational purposes only. It does not constitute immigration or legal advice. Visa requirements and policies may change, and individual circumstances vary. Please seek advice from a registered migration agent or qualified professional before making any visa or immigration decisions.
Sources: Victorian Government & Home Affairs
Victorian Points Test (VPT) Calculator: https://emkglobal.com.au/vpt-calculator