190 and 491 program now open for QLD

UPDATE

Top 20 occupations in demand in Queensland

(Note: occupations are ordered by the monthly average of internet job vacancies from October to December 2022)

Following the October 2020 budget, we would like to provide our readers with an up to date summary of 190 State Nominated Visa Programmes. We are hoping this summary will make it easier for you to consider your current position. As always, the information is subject to change without notice therefore it is paramount to seek professional advice.

If you need assistance, please book an appointment via our website.

At present, the BSMQ program remains closed until such time that the allocations are finalised by the Federal government.

Further announcements are expected shortly:

BSMQ business and skilled program remains closed on 1 July 2020

BSMQ has announced that their skilled migration program is now open (as of 25 November 2019) and applicants can now lodge the EOI(s) for 190 and 491 visa. Few occupations have been removed from the QSOL. Please check the list carefully before you lodge the EOI.

Occupations to be removed from QSOL November 2019

Onshore and Offshore -IT
ICT Business Analyst ANZSCO 261111
Systems Analyst ANZSCO 261112
Developer Programmer ANZSCO 261312
Software Engineer ANZSCO 261313
Software and Applications Programmers nec ANZSCO 261399
ICT Security Specialist ANZSCO 262112
Computer Network and Systems Engineer ANZSCO 263111
Analyst Programmer ANZSCO 261311

Onshore -Accounting
Accountant (General) ANZSCO 221111
Management Accountant ANZSCO 221112
Taxation Accountant ANZSCO 221113
External Auditor ANZSCO 221213
Internal Auditor ANZSCO 221214

Offshore -Engineering
Civil Engineer ANZSCO 233211
Mechanical Engineer ANZSCO 233512
Electrical Engineer ANZSCO 233311
Engineering Technologist ANZSCO 233914

QSOL: https://migration.qld.gov.au/skilled-occupation-lists/#accordion-item-5

Source: https://migration.qld.gov.au/