Once you are granted the visa, you are not legally required to stay in the state or territory that nominated you. However, it's generally expected that you will live and work in that state for at least 2 years as a way of honoring the agreement with the nominating government.

No, the Subclass 190 visa is a nominated visa, meaning that you cannot apply without being nominated by a state or territory government. You must receive an official invitation from them after submitting your Expression of Interest (EOI).

If your state or territory nomination is withdrawn before your visa application is finalized, the visa processing may be affected, and your application might be refused. In such cases, you may need to seek nomination from another state or territory or explore other visa options.

Yes, the Subclass 190 visa grants permanent residency, which can lead to Australian citizenship after meeting the residency and eligibility requirements. Typically, you need to live in Australia for at least 4 years (including 1 year as a permanent resident) before applying for citizenship.

No, a job offer is not required to apply for the Subclass 190 visa. However, you must have your skills assessed and receive a nomination from an Australian state or territory based on their labor market needs.

The minimum points requirement is 65 points on the Australian Immigration Points Test. However, some states and territories may require a higher points score based on the demand for your occupation and the number of available places.

Yes, you can include your spouse, de facto partner, and dependent children in your Subclass 190 visa application. They must meet the health and character requirements, and once granted, they will have the same visa benefits as the primary applicant.