South Australia (SA) State Migration Plan

Australian State Sponsored Migration visas provides a great way to immigrate to Australia. This article does not deal with Investor visas but only deal with General Skills pointed tested immigration visas. The Options available to you include permanent and temporary Visa options. main Visa subclasses are:

1. Visa 190 - Skilled - Nominated (Permanent)
2. Visa 491 - Skilled Work Regional (Provisional)

Visa 489 - Skilled — Regional (Provisional) - This visa is closed to new applications

Each state and territory government have their own processes for nomination in addition to the criterian under the Migration Act, the process is complicated and if you do not approach it the correct way the first time, the consequences may be devastating and include possible entry/visa bars to Australia. We recommend that you book an appointment for an assessment.

UPDATE

Top 20 occupations in demand in South Australia

(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.

South Australia will be publishing their occupation list soon. Please continue following the updates using the website below.

https://www.migration.sa.gov.au/occupation-lists/south-australia-skilled-occupation-list

From July 1 2014, a skilled and business migration agreement between the South Australian and Federal Government came into effect. The new agreement replaces the previous state migration plan.

The Agreement highlights both the Federal and the South Australian Governments’ commitment to skilled and business migration programmes. It provides the Government with a customised migration programme as it is tailored to the requirements of South Australia. The South Australian Department of State Development has the flexibility to:

Address specific skills shortages and local labour market needs through the State and Territory Nominated (STN) category of Australia's Migration Programme, which is designed to enhance the size and skill level of the Australian labour force, and
Customise the state’s share of Business Skills migration through the Business Innovation and Investment Programme (BIIP), a state and territory nominated programme designed to increase investment and entrepreneurial talent and diversify business expertise.

This will be achieved through coordinating policy and programme delivery, reducing red tape and streamlined reporting and sharing relevant information to help plan, evaluate and consolidate business activity.

If you need advice on State Sponsored migration to Australia, please book an appointment for a professional assessment.

South Australia (SA) State Sponsored Migration Nomination visas provide a great way to immigrate to Australia. This article deals with General Skills points tested immigration visa options. The options available to you include permanent and temporary Visa options. main Visa subclasses are:

1. Visa 190 - Skilled - Nominated (Permanent)
2. Visa 491 - Skilled Work Regional (Provisional)

Visa 489 - Skilled — Regional (Provisional) - This visa is closed to new applications

Each state and territory government have their own processes for nomination in addition to the criterion under the Migration Act, the process is complicated, and if you do not approach it the correct way the first time, the consequences may be devastating and include possible entry/visa bars to Australia. We recommend that you book an appointment for an assessment.

South Australia 2023-24 State Sponsored Migration Visa Nominated Program is now open.
To check your eligibility please fill out the assessment form now.

The state nomination requirements are the most complex and difficult to navigate, however, it can also be considered a very good visa pathway for certain candidates.

On this page;

• Key points
• South Australia’s Skilled Migration Streams
• The process
• Eligibility to apply for Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) in South Australia
• Key highlights for Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491) in South Australia
• The Participating States for Nominations for Visas
• Australia's migration system is complex — Minister [22 Feb 2023]
• Which visa should I apply for?

Key points;

• Registration of Interest (ROI) from potential applicants living and working in the state will be accepted the limited allocation of nomination places. This means potential applicants must submit a ROI and be invited to apply for state nomination by South Australia. Potential applicants cannot apply for state nomination directly.
• The retention of South Australia’s international graduates and temporary visa holders will be prioritised.
• Experienced overseas workers with skills in high-demand in South Australia, such as Trades and Construction, Defence, Health, Education, Natural and Physical Science and Social and Welfare Professionals will be targeted through invitations to apply for South Australian nomination.
• South Australia is also seeking highly skilled overseas workers who can make a strong contribution to the state’s fast-growing industries and projects of national priority. This includes people with experience working in the defence industry, and/or highly specialised skills in the digital and critical technologies sectors.

South Australia’s Skilled Migration Streams

There are 3 priority streams in the program, and each stream has various categories:

The process

Eligibility to apply for Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) in South Australia

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.

Key highlights for Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491) in South Australia:

• Make sure you meet all state nomination requirements
• State nomination from South Australia provides you with 15 additional points to help you qualify for a subclass 491 visa under the Department of Home Affairs points test.

— Australia's migration system is complex — Minister [22 Feb 2023]

Each state and territory government have their own processes for nomination in addition to the criterian under the Migration Act, the process is complicated and if you do not approach it the correct way the first time, the consequences may be devastating and include possible entry/visa bars to Australia. We recommend that you book an appointment for an assessment.

Which visa should I apply for?

If you are having difficulty navigating the complex Australian visa application process that is best for you, we recommend that you book an appointment for an assessment.