14 October 2022

Update!

New pathway for regional NSW-based skilled migrants

The NSW Government is bolstering support for Regional NSW-based skilled migrants with a dedicated pathway for Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) nomination.  

The new 'Working in Regional NSW' eligibility stream recognises applicants’ commitment to living and working in regional NSW and demonstrates support for businesses seeking to retain skilled migrants for their operations.

Read more: https://www.racc.net.au/regional-nsw-direct-migration-pathway-nsw-190-nsw-491

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• You can avail up to 5 years of Graduate Visa by studying in one of the regional NSW University campuses.

• Up to 20% Scholarship for in-demand courses like Social Work, IT, Engineering etc.

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7 September 2022

Update!​

NSW Government has published new occupation list for the year 2022-23. New minimum point scores and years of skilled work experience requirements in the 2022-23 financial year. ​

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15 August 2022

Update!​

NSW Government has published new criteria for the year 2022-23. Now, you need to residing in NSW or Offshore for 6 months and 3 months respectively for subclass 190 and subclass 491.

• within an ANZSCO unit group identified on the NSW Skilled Nominated Skills List; AND

• is eligible for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)

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NSW State Sponsor (Subclass 190)

Eligibility

• have genuinely and continuously resided in NSW or offshore for the past 6 months, OR,

• Your occupation is within an ANZSCO unit group identified on the NSW Skilled Nominated Skills List and is eligible for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)

• You now must have a minimum of work experience in your nominated (or closely related) occupation for some occupations within some ANZSCO unit groups. 

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NSW State Sponsor (Subclass 491)

Eligibility

• have genuinely and continuously resided in NSW or offshore for the past 3 months, OR,

• Your occupation is within an ANZSCO unit group identified on the NSW Skilled Nominated Skills List and is eligible for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 491)

• You now must have a minimum of work experience in your nominated (or closely related) occupation for some occupations within some ANZSCO unit groups. 

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NSW Occupation List

NSW Government has published new occupation list for the year 2022-23. New minimum point scores and years of skilled work experience requirements in the 2022-23 financial year. Find out the NSW Occupation List below:
(Please note that these points are exclusive of State and Regional points)

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Also note that the points requirement and eligibility requirements may change frequently depending on new announcements and changes from state. So, to plan your PR journey properly, book a PR Pathway Zoom consultation with our Migration Agent via this link:

https://www.racc.net.au/booking-calendar/pr-pathways-and-visa-options-1