Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) — Subclass 190 Pathway
Skilled Nominated visa · Permanent
At a glance
- Visa
- Subclass 190 — Skilled Nominated visa
- Points test
- Yes — points-tested via SkillSelect
- Sponsor
- State / territory nomination required
- Eligibility list
- MLTSSLSTSOLCSOL
- Base fee
- from $4,640 (check immi.gov.au for current fee)
- Processing time
- ~8-14 months (median)
Skills assessment for this occupation
Assessing Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) for migration purposes is handled by: EA.
Each occupation has a single designated assessing authority for migration purposes — refer to the occupation page for the body that assesses it.
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) × Subclass 190 — pathway overview
Mining Engineers (Excluding Petroleum) (ANZSCO 233611) are eligible for the Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa, a state-sponsored permanent residence visa requiring nomination from a state or territory government. This occupation is listed on the MLTSSL, enabling access to the 190 pathway across multiple Australian states. Applicants must submit an EOI through SkillSelect and receive a nomination invitation from a state or territory. Mining states such as Western Australia and Queensland frequently include Mining Engineer occupations in their state nomination criteria. State nomination contributes five additional points to the applicant's total score. Skill assessment through Engineers Australia is mandatory. CDR or qualification-based pathways are accepted depending on the applicant's educational background. Competent English is the minimum language level required. Government fees are approximately AUD 4,640 for primary applicants, with additional state nomination fees. Processing takes six to twelve months from invitation. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.
Content last generated: 2026-06-26
Key requirements
High-level criteria for Subclass 190. Verify every requirement on immi.gov.au before applying.
- Under 45 years of age at invitation
- Competent English (IELTS 6 or equivalent)
- Positive skills assessment in a nominated occupation on a state list
- State or territory nomination (each state runs its own program)
- Commitment to live and work in the nominating state
- Health and character requirements
Other visa pathways for Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)
- 186Details →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 189Details →Skilled Independent visa
Permanent points-tested visa for workers not sponsored by an employer, family member, or state.
- 482Details →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 485Details →Temporary Graduate visa
Post-study work visa for recent graduates of Australian qualifications.
- 491Details →Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year provisional visa for workers willing to live and work in regional Australia.
- 494Details →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.
State nominations for Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.