Victoria 190 Visa – Skilled Nominated Visa

Overview

The Victoria 190 Visa, also known as the Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190), is a permanent residency visa for skilled workers who are nominated by the Victorian Government. This visa allows you to live and work in Victoria permanently, bringing you one step closer to becoming an Australian citizen.

Key Benefits

• Permanent residency in Australia
• Work and study in Victoria
• Enroll in Medicare, Australia’s public healthcare scheme
• Sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence
• Travel to and from Australia for five years
• Apply for Australian citizenship (subject to eligibility)

WHO CAN APPLY?

To be eligible to apply for Victorian Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa nomination, you must:

• be committed to living in Victoria,
• have had your Registration of Interest (ROI) selected,
• be under 45 years of age,
• have at least Competent English,
• have a valid Skills Assessment in an occupation on the eligible skilled occupation list for this visa,
• have achieved at least 65 points on the Australian Government’s points test for your Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect.

FURTHER ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Skills Assessment

Your nominated occupation must be on the eligible skilled occupation list for this visa.

• Your nominated occupation in your Skills Assessment must match your Expression of Interest (EOI) with the Department of Home Affairs.
• When you submit your nomination application, Victorian Government will require that your Skills Assessment have at least 12 weeks validity remaining. This ensures they have enough time to assess your nomination application. They cannot nominate you if your Skills Assessment has expired.

Registration of Interest

• To be considered for selection to apply for Victorian visa nomination, you must submit a Registration of Interest (ROI).
• The information you provide as part of your SkillSelect Expression of Interest (EOI) with the Department of Home Affairs, will be used in the assessment of your ROI. This means we will only be asking a few questions for your ROI. It is important that you keep your SkillSelect EOI up to date, including years of experience in your nominated occupation and where you are currently living.
• If you have submitted a Registration of Interest but have not received an email inviting you to apply for Victorian nomination, you cannot apply.
• We will not be selecting ROIs from onshore applicants living in Australian states and territories other than Victoria.
• There is no guarantee that your ROI will be selected.

Age

• You must be under 45 years of age at the time of nomination.

English language

• You must have at least Competent English.
• When you submit your nomination application, Victoria requires that your English test have at least 12 weeks validity remaining. This ensures it has enough time to assess your nomination application. VIC government cannot nominate you if your English test has expired.

Points

• You must have at least 65 points on the Australian Government’s points test, including the 5 points for state and territory nomination.

Commitment to Victoria

• You must be committed to living in Victoria
• State nomination cannot be transferred from one state to another.
• The VIC government will not be nominating onshore applicants living in Australian states and territories other than Victoria.

HOW TO APPLY?

The visa process consists of four steps:

1. Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI)
2. Using the EOI number received from SkillSelect, you will submit a Registration of Interest (ROI) for Victorian nomination.
3. If you are invited, you will submit a nomination application in the Live in Melbourne portal.
4. If your nomination application is successful, you will submit a visa application for your selected visa with the Australian Government’s Department of Home Affairs

WHAT YOU WILL NEED?

In your application, you may need to provide the following documents to show you meet the requirements:

• passport,
• English language test,
• Skills Assessment.
• If you indicated in your Registration of Interest (ROI) that you are currently working in Victoria, you will also need to provide:
• employment contract,
• payslips (most recent four weeks),
• superannuation statement,
• position description.

ONCE YOU ARE NOMINATED?

1. Victorian Government will notify you of our decision by email.
2. Submit your visa application to the Department of Home Affairs within 60 days. Victorian Government cannot nominate you again in 2023-24 if your visa application is not submitted in this time.
3. Keep your contact details up to date so Victorian Government can provide you information on important services.
4. Complete regular surveys Victorian Government will send you about your experience with Victorian Government and your settlement in Victoria.
5. Commit to living and working in Victoria for at least two years.

Queensland 190 Visa – Skilled Nominated Visa

Overview

The Queensland 190 Visa, also known as the Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190), is a permanent residency visa for skilled workers who are nominated by the Queensland Government. This visa allows you to live and work in Queensland permanently, bringing you one step closer to becoming an Australian citizen.

Key Benefits

• Permanent residency in Australia
• Work and study in Queensland
• Enroll in Medicare, Australia’s public healthcare scheme
• Sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence
• Travel to and from Australia for five years
• Apply for Australian citizenship (subject to eligibility)

Queensland 190 Eligibility Criteria

• Have a points test result of 75 or higher (except for Trades occupations* which require 70 or higher)
• Have an occupation on Home Affairs relevant list of eligible skilled occupations (LIN19/051)
• Have Competent English or higher (except for occupations where a higher level of English is required**)
• Must provide evidence that you have been living in Queensland and undertaking full-time post qualification employment (minimum of 30 hours per week), in your nominated or closely related occupation for three months immediately before EOI lodgement. You must still be employed in your nominated or closely related occupation when your EOI is assessed.
• Must provide evidence that you have ongoing full-time (minimum of 30 hours per week) employment for a further twelve months at time of EOI lodgement in your nominated occupation
• Must commit to living and working in Queensland for two years from date of visa grant

Caveats for selected occupations

Must commit to living and working in Queensland for two years from date of visa grant

Accountants (General)

• Only applicants employed in an accounting firm or a medium or larger sized business will receive an invitation. For this purpose, a medium sized business is characterised as a business that employs 20 people or more.
• must be a CPA, CA or IPA, or are studying towards becoming a CPA, CA or IPA.
• Internal and External Auditors
• must have a job as an Auditor (not an Accountant).

Cooks and Chefs

• No takeaway or fast-food businesses.

Important Notes

• If you have been nominated for, applied for or hold a Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491), Migration Queensland will not nominate you for the Skilled Nominated (Permanent) visa (subclass 190). This restriction also applies to the Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489).
• If you are eligible for both the 190 and the 491 visas, please submit one EOI and select both visa classes. Please do not submit multiple EOIs – if you do, we will select the first one in the queue and close the rest. You will be offered one invitation only.
• Businesses must have an office in Queensland; a virtual office will not be accepted.
• You will receive copies of the State Nomination Application and Settlement Funds Declaration form, if/when Migration Queensland invites you to lodge an application.
• If you have more than one skills assessment, please only submit one EOI for the occupation that best meets your current employment.
• Please ensure that you read the application process, document checklist and all explanatory notes (below) before submitting your application
• Migration Queensland handle a high volume of applications and client enquiries; enquiries about where your application is in the queue or when you will be invited to apply will not receive a response.
• Priority will not be given to invitations where documents or visas are expiring.
• Labour Hire employment: if you are employed through a labour hire provider, they must be licensed to operate in Queensland. All labour hire providers operating in Queensland must be licensed under the Labour Hire Licensing Act 2017, including providers that are based interstate or overseas who supply workers within Queensland. You will be required to provide evidence that your labour hire provider complies with these licensing requirements.

NOTE: Please ensure that the information on your EOI is correct. If Migration Queensland nominates you and you have made a mistake or fail to lodge your visa application by the required lodgement date, Migration Queensland will not consider any further application from you until at least six months after your last nomination.

Migration Queensland Documentation Checklist

Step 1 - Review

Review your eligibility criteria, visa conditions, and document checklist on the Department of Home Affairs website and Migration Queensland website. Ensure that you meet both the Home Affairs eligibility criteria and Migration Queensland criteria and that you have all your documentation – including proof of registration, if required for your occupation – ready before you apply.

Step 2 - Submit Expression of Interest (EOI)

Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) with SkillSelect. Provide all information on your EOI, including work experience. You must select 'Queensland' as your only state of interest to be considered.

Step 3 - Nomination

Migration Queensland considers all EOIs that meet the above criteria. If you are invited to apply for nomination, you will receive an email invitation to lodge an application and be requested to provide the documents required (see list below).

Step 4 - Invitation from Migration Queensland

When you have received your invitation from Migration Queensland:

• upload the required documents - only upload one document per file. If you have multiple documents, merge and save them as one file, and
• pay the non-refundable application fee to finalise your application. Do not pay the fee until you have been invited to apply and all your documents have been uploaded.
  Migration Queensland will then assess your application and request any further information.

Note: You will be given 14 calendar days to finalise your application from the date of invitation. Applications not finalised within the time frame will be closed and you will need to submit a new EOI if you wish to seek Queensland nomination again.

Step 5 - Lodge Visa Application

If you are nominated by Migration Queensland, you will also receive an invitation from the Department of Home Affairs to lodge your visa application. You will be given 60 days to lodge your visa application.

Passport bio page: a good quality colour scan of bio-page of your valid passport

VEVO statement: Visa Entitlement Verification Online allows a visa holder to check their visa conditions and validity. Please provide a copy of your recent VEVO statement

State Nomination Application form: required for all applicants. This form is only available when you receive an invitation from Migration Queensland

Skills assessment: a valid skills assessment in the applicant's nominated occupation

Evidence of address - lease, utility bill or statutory declaration: please provide a copy of your current rental lease, or a recent (issued within the last three months) utility bill with your name on it. If this cannot be provided, please provide a statutory declaration declaring your current residential adddress

Evidence of salary payments - payslips:

• Skilled workers in Queensland 190: at least three payslips to demonstrate the required three months of work experience
• Skilled workers in Queensland 491: at least one recent payslips

Settlement Funds Declaration form and bank statement(s) showing declared funds: completed form and bank statement(s) that show the declared amount of settlement funds. The amount declared in the form and the amount on the bank statement(s) must match. For more information, see 'Settlement Funds Declaration Factsheet' here

Statement of Service form: this form is to be completed by the employer/s of onshore applicants, to support the work experience declared. If you have more than one employer, each one will need to complete this form. If you are employed through a labour hire company, your statement of service must come from the placement company.

Only for subclass 190 nomination applications

Employment contract: an employment contract that demonstrates the following:

• Skilled workers in Queensland 190: Contract must show full-time (minimum of 30 hours per week) ongoing employment for a further twelve months at time of EOI lodgement
• Skilled workers in Queensland 491: Contract must show full-time (minimum of 30 hours per week) ongoing employment for a further six months at time of EOI lodgement

Evidence of superannuation contribution - My Gov income statement: this statement can be found in the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) profile in your My Gov account

Only for subclass 190 nomination applications

Evidence that your labour hire company is registered in Queensland (if applicable)

South Australia 190 Visa – Skilled Nominated Visa

Overview

The South Australia 190 Visa, also known as the Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190), is a permanent residency visa for skilled workers who are nominated by the South Australian Government. This visa allows you to live and work in South Australia permanently, bringing you one step closer to becoming an Australian citizen.

Key Benefits

• Permanent residency in Australia
• Work and study in South Australia
• Enroll in Medicare, Australia’s public healthcare scheme
• Sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence
• Travel to and from Australia for five years
• Apply for Australian citizenship (subject to eligibility)

Who can apply for this visa?

To apply for this skilled migration visa from the Department of Home Affairs, you must:

• be under the age of 45
• have a valid skills assessment
• have an eligible skilled occupation
• have at least 65 points – you can check your points on the Department of Home Affairs points calculator
• have at least Competent English.
  Please note this is a general summary only – check the Department of Home Affairs Subclass 190 visa webpage for the latest information.

For South Australian state nomination for this visa, you must:

• meet the Department of Home Affairs visa requirements
• meet state-specific occupation requirements and have skills in an occupation available on our State Skilled Occupation List
• be eligible for state nomination under one of South Australia’s nomination streams.

Nomination Options

There are a range of nomination streams for skilled migrants seeking to live and work in South Australia. Read through each of the streams before applying for state nomination to see if you are eligible.

1. South Australian Graduates

If you are an international graduate, who has studied in South Australia, you may be eligible for state nomination as a skilled migrant faster than other candidates. Read more about the South Australian Graduates stream.

2. Working in South Australia

If you are a skilled migrant, currently living in South Australia and working in your nominated occupation, you may be eligible for state nomination through this pathway. Candidates may include temporary visa holders, international graduates, self-employed applicants, and sub-contractors. Read more about the Working in South Australia stream.

3. Highly skilled and Talented

If you are a highly skilled migrant, who can contribute your demonstrated talent and/or support innovation in South Australia, you can register your interest in state nomination under this pathway. Candidates may include skilled migrants living in South Australia, other Australian states and territories, and offshore. Read more about the Highly Skilled and Talented stream.

4. Offshore

If you are a skilled migrant currently living offshore, who has submitted an Expression of Interest using the Commonwealth Government’s SkillSelect system, you may be selected by South Australia and invited to apply for state nomination. Read more about the Offshore stream.

Supporting Information

If you are applying for state nomination for a skilled migration visa, please refer to this checklist to find out what supporting documents are required for your application.

Important Information

• Please read the application terms and conditions before submitting a state nomination application
• Documents in this checklist must be provided with your application submission. Any documentation provided after submission (unless requested by Skilled & Business Migration) will not be accepted
• Only upload one copy of each document in an acceptable document format and size
• If you do not include a mandatory document(s), your application could be refused without any clarification being sought
• Your uploaded documents must be scanned copies of the original documents and the Government of South Australia reserves the right to request hard copies of original documents at any time
• All documents must be in English or translated into English by a qualified translator
• You should only upload documents required for your application. Non-essential documents may delay processing

General Skilled Migration (GSM) applications

• If you are submitting a GSM application, under one of the available nomination streams, you will need to provide the following supporting documents.

Passport & Visa

• A copy of the biographical details page of your current valid passport. This page must include your photograph, name, date of birth and passport number. This document is also required for your partner if you are including them in your application.
• A copy of your visa approval letter from Home Affairs (if you are in Australia)

Skill Assessment

• A positive and valid skills assessment, assessed by the relevant skills assessing authority for your nominated occupation. All pages of the skills assessment must be uploaded.
  NOTE: For Medical Practitioners, General Practitioners and Resident Medical Officers, you can provide evidence of your current full registration from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) instead of a skills assessment. For Solicitors, a skills assessment from Law Society of South Australia, or Admission certificate from the Supreme Court of South Australia is required. If you hold admission from another stage or territory, please provide your current admission to practice interstate and the evidence that you have applied to the Supreme Court of South Australia for recognition of your right to practice in the other jurisdiction and admission to the Supreme Court of South Australia.

English Language Test

A copy of your English language test certificate from one of the following providers:

• Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)*
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
• Occupational English Test (OET)*
• Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)*
  Your English language test results must be less than three years old at the time of nomination application decision.

  If you are a citizen or passport holder of the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Ireland and New Zealand, you do not need to provide an English language test result unless you are claiming English points on your SkillSelect Expression of Interest (EOI)

Qualification (s)

• A graduation certificate and/or academic transcript for:
• any qualification used to meet State Nomination requirements to your nominated occupation
• any qualification(s) you are claiming points for in your SkillSelect Expression of Interest (EOI)
• In addition to the above, for any qualification(s) completed in Australia, you will need to provide:
• A copy of your academic transcript or a letter from your Education Provider confirming course completion, duration of the course and campus
  Qualifications achieved in-part, or solely through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), are generally not accepted. If a qualification with RPL is used in support of your application, it will be considered on a case-by-case basis and there is no guarantee of a positive nomination outcome.

Work Experience

• Letters from Employers
• Employment Contract
• Payslips
• Residing in South Australia
• Bank statements in your name showing salary transactions and daily expenses for the work experience period required for your nominated occupation
• One of the following in your name:
  
  • Current lease agreement(s) with proof of rental payments
  • Utility bill for the past six months (for example, gas, electricity, water, or rates bill)
  • Current Vehicle Registration

Registration of Interest (ROI) applications.

• A Copy of your visa approval letter from Home Affairs
• A copy of your curriculum vitae (CV)
• A copy of your current employment contract
  Please do not upload any other documents apart from the documents listed on this page unless specifically asked by Skilled and Business Migration.

Western Australia 190 Visa – Skilled Nominated Visa

Overview

The Western Australia 190 Visa, also known as the Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190), is a permanent residency visa for skilled workers who are nominated by the Western Australian Government. This visa allows you to live and work in Western Australia permanently, bringing you one step closer to becoming an Australian citizen.

Key Benefits

• Permanent residency in Australia
• Work and study in Western Australia
• Enroll in Medicare, Australia’s public healthcare scheme
• Sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence
• Travel to and from Australia for five years
• Apply for Australian citizenship (subject to eligibility)

Frequently Asked Questions

I am subject to a section 48 bar. Can I apply for WA state nomination?

Yes. If you receive an invitation to apply for State nomination and you are affected by a Section 48 bar, you can proceed with an application.

Can I amend my EOI in SkillSelect after I have been invited to apply for state nomination?

If your expression of interest (EOI) is amended during the application process, resulting in a reduction of your points score and/or ranking, evidence must be provided to substantiate the points claimed in your EOI.

I need to provide an employment contract as part of my WA State nomination application. What information should it include?

You will need to provide a scanned copy of your employment contract when you lodge your State nomination application. It must be for full time employment in your nominated (or closely related) occupation for the required duration. If applicable through the General stream, the contract must be for at least six (6) months.

Full time employment is an average of at least 35 hours per week and you can provide two contracts to meet this requirement.

The contract must include:

• full names of ​both the employer and the employee;
• job title and related ANZSCO code;
• contract start date and end date (if permanent, only start date is required). It must state either 'full time permanency' or 'full time fixed term contract' with an end date. The start date must be within three months of your application date, if you have not yet started working;
• job description of the work to be performed by the employee;
• the terms and conditions of employment (include the position's salary, hours of work, leave entitlements, superannuation, among other things) that are no less favourable than those that would apply to an Australian citizen or permanent resident doing equivalent work;
• location of employment;
• a statement that the work specified in the employment contract must be perform​ed by the employee and not contracted out to a third party;
• a signed and dated employment contract by the employer and employee and provided as one document; and
• must be drafted by the employer and not by the employee.

I have already some months into my contract of employment. Can I use this for my application for WA State Nomination?

You will need a contract of full time employment in Western Australia with a minimum of six months remaining on your contract at the time you apply for State nomination. This contract must be in your nominated (or closely related) occupation.

For example, if you apply for State nomination through the General stream (and require a six month contract) on 1 January 2023, your employment contract end date must not be before 1 July 2023

What factors will WA Migration Services consider when reviewing my employment contract?

The employment contract must show an agreement between the employer and employee and set out the terms and conditions of employment. Factors taken into consideration may include:

• a minimum salary is being paid;
• the business employing you is genuine and operational in the location specified;
• the job will be completed by you and not contracted out to a third party; and
• as the employee you will bear no financial risk and be provided with the relevant tools and equipment to successfully undertake the tasks required.

Employment contracts submitted by an Independent contractor or those which demonstrate self employment do not meet the above requirements and are not suitable to be submitted when applying for WA State nomination.

Employment contracts submitted by a sole trader will be considered in the following circumstances only:

• the sole trader is not the stated applicant of the State nomination application; and
• the employment contract meets all the State's employment contract requirements.
  View the Employment contracts and Independent contractors information available on the Fair Work Ombudsman or Austrade website.

I have been requested to provide evidence that demonstrate I am being paid minimum salary for my specified nominated occupation. What evidence should I provide?

WA Migration Services will consider evidence that demonstrates the stated salary was determined in accordance with:

• a relevant industrial award; or
• relevant enterprise agreement.
  The evidence provided must clearly specify the relevant salary level, occupation and entitlements that apply to your employment contract.

Is my chosen WA educational institution accredited, meaning I can use study and/or qualifications completed at that institution towards meeting the Western Australia study requirement?

To be considered an accredited university or higher education provider, it must have met the below requirements at the time of your studies:

• registered as an Australian higher education provider with the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA)
• registered with the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) ; and
• have a campus in Western Australia, where students study bachelor or post graduate courses full time, on campus, through face to face delivery.

Current approved universities with a Western Australian campus are:

• Central Queensland University;
• Curtin University;
• Edith Cowan University;
• Murdoch University;
• Southern Cross University;
• University of Notre Dame Australia; and
• University of Western Australia.

To be considered an accredited VET provider it must have met the below requirements at the time of your studies:

• registered with the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). You can check if your institution is registered on the training.gov.au website
• registered with the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS); and
• have a campus in Western Australia, where students study full time, through face to face delivery.

To be considered an accredited provider of English language programs, it must have met the below requirements at the time of your studies:

• registered with the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS); and
• have a campus in Western Australia, where students study full time, through face to face delivery.

Your expression of interest must include the suburb and post code of your Western Australian educational institution campus where you completed your study.

For a list of all currently accredited educational institutions please view the information about SNMP eligibility requirements here

The accredited WA education institution where I completed my two years of study is now closed. How will I be able to provide you with supporting evidence?

All students studying in Australia with an Australian training organisation will be able to access their Unique Student Identifier (USI)

You will be able to access your WA study results through USI.

What requirements do I need to meet to show work experience for the General Stream WASMOL schedule 1?

You must have:

• at least one year of Australian work experience in the nominated (or closely related) occupation over the last 10 years; or
• at least one year of overseas work experience in the nominated (or closely related) occupation over the last 10 years.

Closely related means that the occupation shares the first four digits of the ANZSCO code.

You can only count work experience gained post qualification, in paid employment, where you have worked at least 20 hours per week.

A professional year or work placement will not be considered for the purposes of State nomination, unless it meets the above requirements.

Further evidence of work experience may be requested during the application process, such as a skills assessment, employment contract or payslips may be requested during the State nomination application process.

If you are providing payslips, please enter the details into the payslip template (PDF document) and provide this as part of your application.

If I am eligible for an invitation from WA for both visa subclasses, which will be selected first?

Invitations are issued to those with the highest ranking expression of interest, which includes ranking based on highest points score.

If you are eligible for an invitation for both visa subclasses, you generally receive an invitation for the subclass 491 visa in the first instance, as you receive more points for State nomination for this visa.

My occupation is on the WA Skilled Migration occupation list schedule 1 or schedule 2 or Graduate occupation list and listed as 'under review'. Will I be invited to apply for state nomination?

As there are only a few invitations issued for 'under review' occupations, you may not be invited to apply for State nomination.

To keep yourself informed of your occupation's status, visit our WA State nomination page

Will I be invited to apply in the future?

If your occupation is listed as 'available' and you meet the relevant criteria, you may be invited to lodge an application for State nomination.

How will I know when my occupation has been listed as available?

If an occupation becomes available, this information will be published on the Migration WA website

I received state nomination from WA. Am I able to relocate to another state or territory though I have not lived in Western Australia for two years?

State nominated visa holders who intend to relocate to another state or territory should email WA Migration Services​.

You are required to complete and return a short questionnaire stating your reasons for leaving Western Australia.

Following relocation, you are required to advise WA Migration Services of your new contact details so that you can continue to be included in our post-arrival survey.

Am I able to provide additional documents for my application after it has been declined?

All required documents must be submitted before your application has been finalised. You cannot submit additional documents after your application has been declined.

Am I required to complete the WA Migration Services settlement survey even though I have had my visa granted or been granted Australian Citizenship?

Yes. To be granted State nomination, you signed an agreement with the Government of Western Australia and as part of this agreement you agreed to complete a survey every six months for a period of 24 months.

I am having problems lodging my online application. Who do I contact for assistance?

If you are having problems with the online application system you can call WA Migration Services during office hours, Monday to Friday 8.30 am – 4.00 pm (WST).

Contact details are here

Please state your name, reference number (if applicable) and the problem you encountered while trying to lodge your application.

What happens if I receive an invitation to apply for the Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) from the Department of Home Affairs while I have an outstanding application for State nomination?

You are free to apply for the subclass 189 visa.

If you do so, your application for State nomination will be declined, as we are no longer able to assess your application, because the Department of Home Affairs has locked access to your expression of interest in the SkillSelect database.

Please note that the $200 application fee is non-refundable for applications lodged before 1 July 2022.

I have an occupation that requires licensing or registration before I am permitted to work in Western Australia. Does a positive skill assessment and State nomination guarantee that I meet the occupational licensing or registration requirements?

No. Applicants with an occupation requiring licensing or registration are advised to contact the relevant occupational licensing or registering body to verify their suitability for licensing or registration.

Further information is available on our State nomination page

If I have been nominated by WA, and then invited to apply for my visa by the Department of Home Affairs, can I re-apply for Western Australian State nomination if that visa application lapses or is declined?

WA Migration Services may consider re-inviting applicants for WA State nomination.

Please email WA Migration Services (opens in a new tab) if you would like further information regarding this process.

Tasmania 190 Visa – Skilled Nominated Visa

Overview

The Tasmania 190 Visa, also known as the Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190), is a permanent residency visa for skilled workers who are nominated by the Tasmanian Government. This visa allows you to live and work in Tasmania permanently, bringing you one step closer to becoming an Australian citizen.

Key Benefits

• Permanent residency in Australia
• Work and study in Tasmania
• Enroll in Medicare, Australia’s public healthcare scheme
• Sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence
• Travel to and from Australia for five years
• Apply for Australian citizenship (subject to eligibility)

Frequently Asked Questions

I meet all the minimum nomination requirements? Does that mean I will be nominated?

• No, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee that you will be offered Tasmanian nomination.
• Meeting the minimum nomination requirements only allows you to register your interest in nomination in the Migration Tasmania Gateway.
• Applicants will also need to demonstrate that they have Priority Attributes relevant to a particular nomination pathway.
• The Migration Tasmania Gateway will rank you according to the information provided in the registration of interest and the Priority Attributes you hold.
• The most competitive applicants will be invited to lodge an application for nomination.

I have been invited to apply for nomination? Does that mean I will be nominated?

• If the information you provided is true and correct, and you can provide information and documents with your application to demonstrate this, you can be confident that your application will be approved.

How do I get a Skills Assessment?

• Information about Skills Assessments is available on the Department of Home Affairs website.

Can I lodge multiple registration of interest (ROI)?

• No, the Gateway system will only allow you to submit one registration of interest at a time.
• You only need to register once and if you are invited to apply for nomination you will be considered against the requirements of all pathways.
• If you are not invited to apply for nomination and your registration expires, you may register again.

I do not meet the nomination requirements. Can I still be nominated?

• No, you must be able to meet the minimum requirements for nomination.

Does my occupation need to be on the Tasmanian Onshore Skilled Occupation List (TOSOL) to be eligible for nomination?

• While your occupation does not need to be on the TOSOL to be eligible under the program all applicants must nominate an occupation listed on the Department of Home Affairs list of eligible skilled occupations.
• The TOSOL is used to determine eligibility for subclass 190 nomination in the Tasmanian Skilled Employment (TOSOL option) nomination pathway and to prioritise registrations of interest in the Migration Tasmania Gateway.

I have skills assessment for General Accountant, and I am running my own business / bookkeeping for my employer. Is this activity related to my skills assessment?

• Yes. If you are genuinely employed as a Skill Level 3 Bookkeeper for your employer, as defined by ANZSCO, then your activity would be considered related to your skills assessment.
• If you are running your own business, a skills assessment as a General Accountant would only be related to your business operation if your business was related to accounting.
• Note that after running a business for two years you may be eligible for nomination in the subclass 190 Tasmanian Established Resident pathway.

Do the caveats and notes on the Tasmanian Onshore Skilled Occupation List (TOSOL) apply to all pathways?

• No. The caveats and notes only apply to the 190 Tasmanian Skilled Employment (TSE) (TOSOL option) pathway. The 190 TSE (Long-term employment option) pathway has occupational caveats that only apply to that pathway.
• Note that other pathways do not have the TOSOL caveats.

What is the difference between "Employment related to skills assessment" and "Employment in the same industry as skills assessment"?

• Some priority attributes refer to employment that is directly related to your skills assessment, whereas others may recognise post graduate employment in the same industry.
• For employment to be related to your skills assessment, the role must be consistent with ANZSCO Skill Levels 1-3 and be in the same four-digit group as the skills assessment. A candidate with a skills assessment for Analyst Programmer (261311) could work in any of the occupations included the 2613 Software and Applications Programmers group, such as Cyber Security Engineer (261315) or Software Engineer (261313).
• Where the employment or business is required to be in the same industry as the skills assessment or study area (but not directly related), as a general guide this should be within a related Australian and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification (ANZSIC) Division or Class, as long as the ANZSIC description of that industry includes activities that are relevant to the candidate’s study or skills assessed occupation.
• For example, an Accountant could be working in any activity listed in Class 6932 Accounting Services, such as accounting , auditing, bookkeeping or tax agents services, or they could be working in an industry in Division K – Financial and Insurance Services, such as Banking, Financial Asset Investing or General Insurance.

My spouse / dependent family are not living in Tasmania. Can we be nominated?

• If you are currently living in Tasmania, your dependent family members may be living overseas but must not be living in another part of Australia.
• If your family are living with you in in Tasmania after relocating from another state or territory, they must have moved to Tasmania at least three months before you apply for nomination.

The requirements say I must be living in Tasmania / Intend to continue living in Tasmania. Are short holidays okay?

• Yes, short visits or holidays that do not involve a long-term residential address are not considered “living in another state or territory”.
• However, numerous regular visits to the same location may cast doubt on your intention to settle in Tasmania, especially if the visits are to your previous place of residence.
• If your skilled visa has already been granted you should contact the Department of Affairs if you are unsure of your visa conditions.

Priority Attributes

Do I need to meet all of the priority attributes to be nominated?

• No, you don’t have to meet the priority attributes for your pathway.
• You must meet the minimum nomination requirements for your chosen pathway to register your interest and be considered for nomination.
• The priority attributes for each pathway are not required, but they will make you more competitive for a limited number of nominations.
• The more of the attributes you have, the better your chances of nomination and the sooner you may be invited to apply for nomination.

Can I claim the priority attribute of evidence of 2 job interviews related to my skills assessment or study?

• You can claim the attribute if you are not currently working in the area related to your skills assessment or study. If you are employed in one of those areas, you are not able to claim this priority attribute.

I have been working for three months in a role listed on the “Critical Roles” list and this meets the gold priority attribute. Does this mean I will be eligible for subclass 190 nomination?

• No. You must meet the minimum eligibility requirements for your pathway. Having the gold attribute will, however, allow you to lodge an application for nomination without waiting for an invitation.

I have been working in a skilled role (ANZSCO 1-3) for 3 months but for under 20 hours per week. Does this meet the green or gold priority attributes?

• No, employment must average at least 20 hours per week to qualify for the gold and green priority attributes.
• If you are applying in the Tasmanian Skilled Graduate pathways employment can be a minimum nine hours per week during term time to qualify for orange priority attributes.

I have been working in a lower skilled role (ANZSCO 4-5) related to my skills assessment or Tasmania study. Does this meet the gold and green priority attributes?

• No, all employment must be skilled (ANZSCO 1-3) to qualify for the gold or green priority attributes. ANZSCO 4 or 5 employment will qualify for orange priority attributes.
• For example, a Diploma of Logistics graduate working as warehouse pick-packer would meet the orange priority attribute “Employed in Tasmania for at least the last six weeks in the same industry as your skills assessment or Tasmanian study”. However, it would not qualify for green or gold priority attributes.

I don’t have any of the priority attributes. Am I eligible for nomination?

• Yes, you can register your interest in nomination if you meet the minimum nomination requirements for your chosen pathway.
• However, if you do not have any priority attributes, you will only be invited to apply for nomination if there are enough places available. The candidates with the largest number of priority attributes will be invited first.

Process

Where does my registration of interest rank in the Gateway queue and when will I be invited to apply for nomination? Can you prioritise my case?

• When you register in the Gateway, depending upon your priority attributes you have, you will be given a Gold, Green or Orange Pass, which will indicate your priority status. If you receive a Gold Pass you will immediately be able to apply for nomination. If you receive a Green Pass we aim to invite you to apply within the next eight weeks. If you are given an Orange Pass you may be invited to apply for nomination within the next six months, depending upon the volume of interest we have received and how many of the priority attributes you have. If you are not invited to apply within six months your registration will expire, and you will need to complete a new registration in the Gateway to be considered for a nomination invitation. If your registration does expire, you will receive an automatic email notifying you of the expiry.
• We will not provide further information about your Gateway ranking or the likelihood of receiving an invitation.

My visa is about to expire. Can you prioritise my case?

• No, we will not prioritise based on personal circumstances. This includes imminent visa, skills assessment or language test expiry dates or critical birthdays which may affect your score on the Department of Home Affairs skilled migration points test.
• You can explore additional visa options by contacting the Department of Home Affairs and/or a registered migration agent or lawyer.

My circumstances have changed. How can I update my ROI?

• You can only have one active ROI at any time.
• If you want to change anything on your ROI, you will need to log in to the gateway and withdraw this ROI and then create a new ROI including the new information. This will not change the time you can expect to wait for an invitation.

When will my nomination application be processed?

• Your application for state nomination and application for a visa are two separate processes.
• The Tasmanian Government assesses your application for state nomination and the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs assesses your visa application.
• Applications for nomination are processed in order of lodgement. We aim to process all applications for nomination within six weeks of lodgement.
• Current processing times for Tasmanian nomination are in the Latest News section of the Migration Tasmania website.
• Processing times can be affected by the completeness of your application. To avoid delays you should provide all required information when you lodge your application. Other factors that impact on processing times include changes in application volumes, seasonal peaks, and complex cases.
• Visa processing timeframes are posted on the Department of Home Affairs website.

My circumstances have changed. How can I update my details?

• After you apply for nomination you can update your application at any time before the application is assigned to a case officer for processing by logging in to your Migration Tasmania Application Gateway account.
• After your case has been assigned you can send new information and documents to Migration Tasmania by email to skilled@migration.tas.gov.au.

My nomination has been approved. When will I get my visa?

• Your application for state nomination and application for the visa are two separate processes. The Tasmanian Government assesses your application for state nomination and the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs assesses your visa application.
• The Department of Home Affairs publishes current visa processing times on its website.

I have a subclass 489 / 491 visa but now I meet the subclass 190 nomination requirements. Can I be nominated again?

• No, we do not offer multiple nominations. If you have a subclass 489 or 491 visa and wish to become a permanent resident, your options are through the subclass 887/191 visa pathways.

I made an error calculating my points on the EOI. If I update my EOI, will you nominate me again?

• Every nomination place comes from the limited quota of nomination places allocated by the Department of Home Affairs, even if it is for the same person. A renomination will use up another place, even if you have not accepted your application to lodge a visa application.
• You may wish to contact us if there has been an error made on your EOI, however:
  
  • while we endeavour to accommodate applicants with this, we are under no obligation to re-nominate
  • it is the responsibility of you and/or your agent to ensure all application details are true and correct prior to lodgement.

Can I move to another state?

• Yes, but as a Tasmanian nominee you agreed to make reasonable efforts to work and live in Tasmania for at least two years after your nomination was approved, or after you arrived in Tasmania if your nomination was approved when you were overseas. However, any decision to move interstate is yours.
• We do not provide waiver or release letters and cannot enter discussions about your request to move interstate.
• The Tasmanian Government is not permitted to provide migration advice or an indication of your future visa or Australian Citizenship pathways.
• Please contact the Department of Home Affairs, a migration agent or a registered lawyer if you need further information in relation to your visa conditions.

I was nominated three months ago, but I haven’t applied for my visa / my visa was refused. Can I be nominated again?

• You have 60 days to apply for your visa from the time you receive your invitation from SkillSelect.
• If your visa application was refused or you did not lodge a visa application within the sixty day timeframe and you would like to be nominated again, you will need to register again in the Migration Tasmania Gateway. If invited to apply for nomination you will need to explain why you were unable to lodge your visa application / or why your visa was refused.
• We cannot guarantee that we will provide a further nomination.

My nomination has been declined but I disagree with my nomination decision. Can I ask for a review of the decision?

• If your application for Tasmanian nomination is declined, we will tell you why you were unsuccessful. You can ask us to reconsider this decision if a substantial error was made by the case officer.
• We will not review a decision where an applicant did not provide adequate information or provided incorrect information on the application.
• We also will not review a decision considering new information that was not provided in the original application or before the application was decided.
• A request for reconsideration must be in writing, explaining why you believe the decision is wrong. Remember, you cannot provide any new documents to support your request.
• If we agree to reconsider the decision, we will only re-assess the original documents attached to the application.
• If you have new information or documents that were not included in the original application, you may lodge a new registration of interest for state nomination in the Migration Tasmania Gateway. However, you would be unlikely to be offered nomination if you are unable to address the reasons your nomination was not approved.

My visa is about to expire. What should I do?

• If your visa is about to expire and you may be at risk of becoming unlawful in Australia, please contact the Department of Home Affairs and/or a registered migration lawyer as soon as possible to resolve any potential issues with your immigration status.

Northern Territory 190 Visa – Skilled Nominated Visa

Overview

The Northern Territory 190 Visa, also known as the Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190), is a permanent residency visa for skilled workers who are nominated by the Northern Territory Government. This visa allows you to live and work in the Northern Territory permanently, bringing you one step closer to becoming an Australian citizen.

Key Benefits

• Permanent residency in Australia
• Work and study in the Northern Territory
• Enroll in Medicare, Australia’s public healthcare scheme
• Sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence
• Travel to and from Australia for five years
• Apply for Australian citizenship (subject to eligibility)

What you need to know

NT Government will decide whether you are offered a nomination.

A condition of NT Government nomination is that you agree to work, live and settle for at least three years in the NT after your visa has been granted.

The NT Government will consider your employment prospects in the NT and whether they meet the needs of NT industries when making a decision to offer you a nomination.

A nomination by the NT Government is not a job guarantee.

Occupations on the NT Migration Occupation List are not job vacancies.

You will be responsible for finding your own employment and accommodation once you arrive and settle in the NT. The NT Government can provide information and some assistance to nominated skilled migrants.

By applying for a nomination you must understand that the NT Government:

• supports a nomination solely to the NT and does not apply outside of the NT
• is not responsible for finding you employment, accommodation or providing financial assistance
• is not liable for any inaccuracies or omissions in the information it provides you relating to your application, nor are its employees
• will not issue release letters for transfer to other states / territories outside of the Northern Territory.

Who grants your visa?

The Australian Government’s Department of Home Affairs grants your visa.

The NT Government does not approve or grant visas.

The NT Government participates in the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) (subclass 491) visa and Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa schemes.

These visas are generally for young, skilled people with good levels of English.

What is a Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190) visa?

You will need a nomination from an Australian state or territory government such as Australia's NT Government.

This is a permanent visa which lets you stay in Australia indefinitely.

If you are nominated for the subclass 190 by the NT Government, you will be expected to live and work in the Territory for at least three years from visa grant.

To get help to find the right visa, use the Australian Government's visa finder.

1. Assess your eligibility against the Department of Home Affairs requirements (for example, age, English level, skills assessment and migration points test).
2. Assess your eligibility for NT nomination
3. Submit an expression of interest in SkillSelect.
4. Submit an application for NT Government nomination by the online application system. For checklist of documents view how to apply.
5. If successfully nominated, you will then receive a SkillSelect invitation to apply for your visa.
6. Return to the Department of Home Affairs website and submit an application for your visa through your Immi account.
7. The Department of Home Affairs will advise you of the decision on your visa application.
8. If your visa is granted, you will then be required to meet your long term commitments to living and working in the NT.

Common questions for NT Government visa nominations

How do I find out the status of my application?

Your online application identifies the status of your application. MigrationNT will contact you or your authorised representative via your online application’s message portal if further information is required and you or your authorised representative will be notified by email when a decision has been made.

Does the NT Government invite me to apply for nomination from SkillSelect?

No, the NT Government does not offer invitations directly from your SkillSelect expression of interest (EoI). After lodging your EoI through SkillSelect, you must submit an application to MigrationNT for NT Government visa nomination.

Who can apply for NT Government nomination?

Any overseas citizen can apply to the NT Government for nomination of a subclass 491 or 190 visa through MigrationNT. However, to be nominated by the NT Government prospective visa applicants must meet NT Government and the Australian Government's Department of Home Affairs eligibility requirements.

What is the difference in nomination criteria between a subclass 190 permanent residence visa and a subclass 491 provisional visa?

Generally only applicants who have lived in the NT on a long-term basis and who are able to demonstrate a long term ongoing commitment to the NT will be considered for a subclass 190 permanent residence visa nomination. View additional requirements for onshore applicants.

Can MigrationNT provide pre-application advice on the likelihood that my nomination application will be successful?

No, MigrationNT will not provide pre-application advice or any indication of the chances of success to prospective visa applicants. 

If my visa application is refused by the Department of Home Affairs can MigrationNT assist me?

No, the assessment and granting of all visas is the responsibility of the Department of Home Affairs. MigrationNT has no ability to intervene or influence the decision.

What is the cost of application?

From 9 December 2019 a fee of AU$300 (plus GST where applicable) will be charged for subclass 190 and subclass 491 nomination applications.

Is the nomination application fee refundable?

No, the nomination application fee is non-refundable. If you are incorrectly charged due to technical issues, please contact MigrationNT with proper evidence.

How do I know the fee has been charged and my application has been successfully submitted?

You will receive confirmation by email with a receipt for payment of the application fee.

How can I provide more documents after submitting my NT nomination application?

If further information is required, you will receive a message through the online application system with a link through which you can upload the requested documents.

If you need to upload more documents before your application is assessed, you can send us a message through the online application system. The case officer will then provide a link to upload the new documents.

How long is the nomination valid for?

If your application is approved, you will receive an invitation from the Department of Home Affairs to apply for the relevant visa.

You will need to apply for the visa within 60 days of receiving this invitation. Your nomination will not be valid after that period.

Can I submit more than one nomination application?

No, you can only submit one nomination application at a time.

Do I need to submit separate applications for subclass 190 and subclass 491 applications if I wish to be considered both?

No, if you lodge an application for a subclass 190 nomination and are found not to be eligible, we will consider your application for a subclass 491 nomination.

Can I lodge another application for nomination if my previous application was not successful?

Yes, however a new application is highly unlikely to be successful unless your circumstances have changed and new information is available. For example, you have received a job offer or a new English test result.

Application fee AU$300 (plus GST where applicable) will be charged for each new application.

I have already been nominated by MigrationNT, can I submit another application?

No, MigrationNT only offers one nomination per applicant.

What is the definition of full-time for the purposes of NT Government nomination?

At least 35 hours per week is considered to be full-time.

I want to find an employer to sponsor me, can you help?

No, MigrationNT does not provide a recruitment service and cannot assist you in finding employment in the NT. However we do have information on looking for jobs in the Northern Territory.

If I graduated in the NT but did not study in the NT for the full two years, am I eligible for NT nomination?

No. NT graduates are only eligible for nomination if they have completed two years of study in the NT. View additional requirements for onshore applicants.

Will I get NT nomination if I have completed two years of full-time study but I have not yet completed the course in which I am currently enrolled?

No, MigrationNT’s policy is not to nominate NT students unless they provide a letter of completion from their NT education provider at the time of application.

If MigrationNT approves my nomination application and Department of Home Affairs grants my visa, what are my obligations?

As part of the nomination process you will be required to sign a declaration committing to live and work in the NT for three years after your visa is granted. 

After your visa is granted, you must email your NT contact details to MigrationNT. 

This is a serious commitment, therefore we request that you carefully consider this obligation prior to submitting your nomination application.

After my visa is granted, can I find work outside the NT and transfer my nomination to another state?

No, by accepting NT nomination you make a commitment to move to the NT to live and work for a minimum of three years once your visa has been granted. The NT Government does not issue release letters under any circumstances.

ACT 190 Visa – Skilled Nominated Visa

Overview

The ACT 190 Visa, also known as the Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190), is a permanent residency visa for skilled workers who are nominated by the Australian Capital Territory Government. This visa allows you to live and work in the ACT permanently, bringing you one step closer to becoming an Australian citizen. The Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190) lets you live and work in Australia as a permanent resident. You must be nominated by a State or Territory government. Nomination triggers the visa invitation from the Department of Home Affairs.

Two year commitment - If you are nominated by the ACT to apply for a 190 visa, you must live and work in Canberra for at least two years from visa grant, or if you are moving from overseas, date of arrival in Canberra.

Key Benefits

• Permanent residency in Australia
• Work and study in the ACT
• Enroll in Medicare, Australia’s public healthcare scheme
• Sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence
• Travel to and from Australia for five years
• Apply for Australian citizenship (subject to eligibility)

Before you start the ACT nomination process, you must submit a valid expression of interest (EOI) via SkillSelect. This is an online application process administered by the Department of Home Affairs. If you do not meet the Home Affairs visa criteria you cannot apply for ACT nomination.

If you are invited to apply for ACT nomination, you must continue to meet the Department of Home Affairs visa criteria until your application for ACT nomination is assessed. The ACT cannot confirm a nomination on SkillSelect if you do not meet the Department of Home Affairs visa criteria.

We manage the nomination process, but the Department of Home Affairs manages the visa application process. Please note, we cannot answer any questions about applying for your visa or the current visa processing time.

Registration of interest

You must be invited to apply for ACT nomination. Select an ACT nomination pathway and read the eligibility criteria carefully. Once you are satisfied that you meet the eligibility criteria, you can register your interest in applying for ACT nomination by completing the Canberra Matrix.

Significant economic benefit

You may be invited to apply for ACT nomination if we think your employment is of significant economic benefit to the Territory, and you do not meet the current eligibility criteria. You cannot request or apply for this pathway. The invitation can ONLY be initiated by the ACT government.

ACT 190 nomination criteria

Read the 190 nomination eligibility criteria carefully. Once you are satisfied that you meet all the criteria, you can submit the Canberra Matrix.

There is no guarantee that you will be invited to apply for ACT 190 nomination, even if you meet the eligibility criteria. The demand for ACT 190 nomination far exceeds the allocation of nomination places.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are EOI points and Canberra Matrix points the same ?

No, they are separate points system, EOI is the overall points toward the visa subclass and Canberra matrix points is the points system to get the state nomination in the ACT.

For ACT State Nomination purposes, ACT Matrix score is the deciding factor. EOI score is not relevant (as long as it is >=65)

I am applying for ACT State Nomination. Should my claimed work experience be assessed as relevant by the assessing body in the points tested skills assessment ?

Yes. It is a condition of ACT nomination that your claimed work experience must be assessed as relevant by the assessing body in your points tested skills assessment (if the points advise service is provided by the assessing body).

If points advise service is not provided by the Skill Assessment body, then you can directly submit your proof of claimed employment to ACT (without having it assessed as relevant by the assessing body in your points tested skills assessment)

How to apply for ACT 190 nomination?

You can register an interest in applying for ACT 190 nomination by completing a score-based ‘Canberra Matrix’ where points can be claimed against specific criteria including skilled employment, English proficiency, formal qualifications, length of ACT residence / study, investment activity and close family ties, etc. We will rank your Matrix based on the number of points you’ve claimed. Those who rank high enough will be invited to apply for ACT nomination.

The Canberra Matrix is weighted to ensure that applicants who will make/have made a positive economic contribution to the Territory and/or have demonstrated a genuine commitment to the ACT are more likely to be ranked and invited to apply for ACT nomination.