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:
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.
Visa requirements - Department of Home Affairs
To be eligible for state nomination, you must meet the following requirements set out by the Department of Home Affairs.
You must have:
- not yet turned 45 years of age
- nominated an occupation on the relevant list of eligible skilled occupations
- a valid and positive skills assessment for your nominated occupation
- at least ‘Competent’ English language proficiency
- at least 65 points on the Department of Home Affairs points test.
Please note that you also need to meet the Tasmanian nomination requirements to be eligible for state nomination.
Nomination requirements – Migration Tasmania
Migration Tasmania offers the two pathways below for skilled migrants currently living outside Australia to apply for nomination.
Candidates nominated for a Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa will not be nominated for a permanent Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa in the future. The Subclass 491 visa provides a pathway to permanent residency through the Subclass 191 Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa.
The participating State or Territories are:
— 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.
