As the states have received their interim allocation of nomination places for 2022-2023 program year, they are releasing their requirements for 190/491 Nominations.
Victoria:
- Nominated occupation must be on the combined skilled occupation list, but there is no specific list for the state;
- Registration of Interest must be submitted and selected to apply for nomination;
- If living onshore, the applicant must reside in Victoria;
- annual earnings from skilled employment in Victoria will be considered in ROI;
- following occupations will be prioritised:
o Health care and social services
o Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
o Advanced manufacturing, digital and innovation economy
o Chef, cook, accommodation and hospitality managers – for the 491 visa
o Early childhood, secondary and special education teachers.
Those who submitted a ROI during the 2021-22 program, must submit a new ROI to be selected to apply for the 2022-23 program.
Queensland:
- Nominated occupation must be on the combined skilled occupation list, but there is no specific list for the state for onshore applicants;
- Invitation to apply for QLD Nomination is required and they will be issued based on applicant’s EOI;
- For 190 visa Nomination points score of 80 points or higher is required as well as proficient English (apart from trade occupations, which require competent English);
- Evidence of 6 months of living and working full time in QLD in the nominated occupation prior to EOI submission is required for 190 visa; whereas 3 months is sufficient for 491 visa (regional QLD);
- Evidence of ongoing full-time employment for at lest further 12 months for QLD employer is required, which must be regional for 491 visa;
- Caveats apply to selected occupations such as Accountants, Auditors, Cooks/Chefs
- Specific occupation list and requirements apply to skilled offshore applicant, in demand are Engineering, IT and medical occupations and several trade professions
- Pathway for graduates from QLD Universities is also available
Migration QLD will only accept new EOIs submitted on or after 16 August 2022.
For more details and to assess your eligibility for skilled visa and state Nomination, contact us today at info@onboardmigration.com.