Analyst Programmer — 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 Analyst Programmer for migration purposes is handled by: ACS.
Each occupation has a single designated assessing authority for migration purposes — refer to the occupation page for the body that assesses it.
Analyst Programmer × Subclass 190 — pathway overview
Analyst Programmers (ANZSCO 261311) can pursue the Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa. With this occupation on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), multiple states and territories nominate analyst programmers due to ongoing demand in financial services, government IT, and commercial software development. State nomination adds five points to the applicant's score. State nomination criteria differ by jurisdiction and may include minimum years of relevant experience, English language requirements, and intentions to work in the nominating state. Applicants should review current state occupation lists before submitting a nomination request. A positive ACS skills assessment is required before lodging an EOI. After state nomination and a SkillSelect invitation, the 190 visa is lodged with the Department of Home Affairs. English proficiency, health, and character checks are mandatory. 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 Analyst Programmer
- 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 Analyst Programmer
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.