Skilled Workers Living Overseas Pathways Breakdown

Skilled Workers Living Overseas pathways are designed by Migration Tasmania to support skilled migrants currently residing outside Australia who wish to live and work in Tasmania. This program offers two key nomination options under the Subclass 190 and Subclass 491 visas. Understanding these pathways and their requirements can help overseas candidates prepare strong applications for nomination.

Overview of the Skilled Workers Living Overseas Pathways

Migration Tasmania provides two main nomination pathways for skilled overseas applicants:

• Subclass 190 – Skilled Nominated (Permanent) Visa

• Subclass 491 – Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa

  
  

Both visa types aim to attract professionals with the right skills to fill Tasmania’s workforce needs. However, it’s important to note that Subclass 491 visa holders will not be nominated for the Subclass 190 visa in the future, as the 491 already provides a pathway to permanent residency through the Subclass 191 Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa.

Subclass 190 Overseas Applicant (Health or Education Sector Job Offer) Pathway

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for this pathway, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

1. Hold a skills assessment in a health, allied health, or education-related occupation within one of the eligible 3-digit ANZSCO groups.

2. Have a formal job offer in Tasmania closely related to the skills-assessed occupation.

3. For School Teachers, the offer must be from a Tasmanian school.

4. Neither the applicant nor dependents must have lived in another Australian state or territory in the past 12 months.

5. The employer must be a well-established business operating in Tasmania for at least 12 months.

6. The job must provide wages and conditions equal to or better than those offered to Australian citizens or permanent residents.

7. There must be a genuine and ongoing need for the role, with the employer able to sustain the position.

   
   

All Registrations of Interest (ROIs) for this pathway receive a Gold Pass, allowing the applicant to apply for nomination immediately.

Eligible Occupation Groups

• 241 – School Teachers

• 251 – Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals

• 252 – Health Therapy Professionals

• 253 – Medical Practitioners

• 254 – Midwifery and Nursing Professionals

  
  

Required Documents for Subclass 190 Pathway

Applicants must provide the following:

• Passport (Bio-Data page)

• SkillSelect Expression of Interest (EOI)

• Current skills assessment and English language test (within the last three years)

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) covering the last 10 years.

• Formal job offer letter from a Tasmanian employer outlining pay and conditions

• Recruitment evidence, including full job advertisement copies showing date and location

  
  

All documents must be truthful and current. False or misleading information can lead to refusal and referral to relevant agencies.

Subclass 491 Nomination Only Pathway

Key Eligibility Requirements

This pathway is invitation-only. Migration Tasmania must first contact the applicant via SkillSelect before they can register interest. To qualify:

1. You must have received an invitation through SkillSelect.

2. Neither you nor your dependents must have lived in another Australian state or territory within the past 12 months.

3. You must demonstrate research into the Tasmanian job market, such as:

   • Networking with employers, HR representatives, or recruitment agencies (with evidence of emails or LinkedIn messages).

   • Contacting relevant professionals or industry associations listed on the Business Tasmania website.

4. Provide personal research into at least two relevant job vacancies in Tasmania (advertised within six months of application).

5. Demonstrate sufficient financial capacity to support yourself and dependents for at least six months while job-seeking.

   
   

Required Documents for Subclass 491 Pathway

Applicants must submit:

• Passport (Bio-Data page)

• SkillSelect EOI details

• Valid skills assessment and English test

• Updated CV or resume

• Invitation letter from Migration Tasmania via SkillSelect

• Evidence of networking with two Tasmanian employers or recruiters

• Proof of market research and communication records (emails, LinkedIn messages, etc.)

Automatic responses from job applications do not count as networking evidence. Applicants are not required to apply for jobs directly in Tasmania.

Skilled Workers Living Overseas Pathways

The Skilled Workers Living Overseas pathways under Migration Tasmania provide excellent opportunities for qualified professionals seeking to live and work in one of Australia’s most beautiful and growing regions. If you’re ready to explore your options for Tasmanian nomination under subclass 190 or 491, our team can help you assess your eligibility and guide you through the application process efficiently.

Book a consultation today to discuss your Skilled Workers Living Overseas pathway and take the first step toward your Australian migration journey.

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