State Nominated Visa Australia (Subclasses 190 & 491 Visa)

Overview

State nomination enables the state government to nominate highly skilled migrants to meet its skills needs. State nomination will help you in obtaining additional points for your subclass 190 or subclass 491 application and a skilled migration visa from the Australian government. Your residency status will depend on the visa subclass for which you received the nomination. Generally, you will need to show the willingness to live and work in the state and will need to show the required skilled experience. In order to receive the state nomination, you are required to submit an Expression of Interest through the state government website.

What you need to have?

Must meet all visa requirements from the department of Home Affairs
Must have positive skills assessment in your nominated occupation
Your nominated occupation must be listed on the state’s skilled visa occupation list
Must meet the skilled age requirement
Have minimum 65 points
Proof of required English proficiency

Qualification documents
Work reference letter and other related documents (if applicable)
Residency proof
Points claim roof
Commitment letter (If required)
Must meet health and character requirement

How to get it?

Complete an EOI in Skill Select.

Be invited to apply during an invitation round

Gather your documents

Apply for the skilled visa within indicated days in your state nomination email.

Visa outcome

In order to receive the state nomination, you are required to submit an Expression of Interest to both state and federal governments. The state government will not charge you for submitting an expression of interest to the state, however, you are required to pay to the federal government for an EOI submitted through SkillSelect. The applicants are ranked by a points score system. People with more work experience, higher qualifications, and better English scores have more points and hence chances of getting an invitation for them will be higher. Please know that an EOI is not a visa application. The state government takes up to 12 weeks to grant a state nomination.

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FAQs

Which Australian visa is best for me?

There are a number of visas being provided by the Government of Australia as listed on the Department of Home Affairs website, however, all visas are not the same, as each visa comes with a set of conditions attached to it. Choosing the right visa that leads to permanent residency, and allows dependents, work, and healthcare rights is the key. It is quite possible that you are applying for a visa that won’t get you too far. Therefore, it is always best to seek the advice of an expert. Speak with us today to find out the visa for you!

What is the process for submitting a visa application?

You can apply for an Australian visa either through an online application or via a paper application. These days, online application is more practical for storing and accessing your information. However, a few nations (or visa sorts) may not be qualified for the online application and in those cases, a paper application through an embassy should be submitted. For each kind of application, there are particular guidelines you have to follow while applying for the visa. Here are the steps that you need to follow in order to apply for an online visa:

Create an online account
Select the visa type
Fill in the Australian visa form
Attach the required documents
Pay the application fee
Submit the application
Wait for the outcome

In order to save time and effort and avoid rejection, we always recommend applying through our Registered Migration Agents.

Book a FREE 30-minute consultation with one of our migration agents to discuss the process further.

What general documents are required for my visa application?

The following documents are generally submitted with your visa application for Australia:

Passport
Australian Visa Form
Paid Visa Fee
National Identity Card
Police Certificate
Family Certificates
Evidence of Financial Capacity
Health Insurance Certificate
Evidence of Temporary/Permanent Stay

How to qualify for a permanent resident visa in Australia?

A permanent visa allows you to remain in Australia indefinitely. If you want to apply for permanent residency, there are a number of requirements you need to meet. You can make an application on humanitarian grounds, as a migrant, or as part of a family unit. For more information about how to become a permanent resident speak with one of our registered migration agents today!

How do I find out if my profession is listed on the skilled occupation list for Permanent Residency in Australia?

In order to ensure genuine skills needs and help businesses continue to grow, the Department of Home Affairs of Australia regularly reviews and updates the Skilled Occupation List. This is mainly comprised of Short-Term Skilled Occupation List, Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List and Regional Occupation List. The latest skills list can be found on the Department of Home Affairs website.

What is the benefit of studying and working in Reginal Cities of Australia?

If you plan to live in Australia for the long term and want to migrate, then choosing a regional area for your studies would be a wise decision as it comes with numerous benefits, including a lower cost of living, a laidback lifestyle, the fact that you could get extra points towards permanent residency and a possible opportunity of getting a post-graduate visa for up to 4 years.