On the Federal Budget 2023-24, the 2023-24 permanent Migration Program ceiling has been proposed with 72% of the total allocation is allocated for the Skilled stream. Find the allocation detail below. This budget is forecasting a temporary migration boom reflecting a “one-off” catch up after the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read more about Visa allocation and Migration planning level 2023-24:
https://www.racc.net.au/migration-planning-level-visa-allocation-2023-24
Difference between– Subclass 189, 190, 491
Unlike subclass 189, the other 2 subclasses in the point stream (subclass 190 and subclass 491) requires an Australian State to nominate the Candidate. Different states have different eligibility criteria and occupation list for State Nomination program.
State wise Visa Allocation
With the Skilled Migration quota in line with 2022-23 financial year, it is likely that state wise visa allocation will also remain close to how it was in the 2022-23 FY. This is the 2022-23 FY State wise visa allocation:
New South Wales State and Regional Sponsor
Previously published points scores and work experience guides for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) and the Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) have been removed for Pathway 2 due to increased availability of the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) by the Department of Home Affairs.
NSW State Sponsor (Subclass 190)
Eligibility for NSW residents and Offshore applicants
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Have a positive skills assessment in an occupation listed for NSW 190
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Be currently residing in NSW, OR offshore for minimum 6 months
Learn more about NSW subclass 491 and different streams
https://www.racc.net.au/nsw-state-and-regional-sponsor
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Victoria State and Regional Sponsor
Victoria State and Regional Sponsor Program is currently closed. However, invitations are still being issued. Multiple Short Term as well as Medium to Long-Term occupations received PR invitations for Victoria subclass 190 lately with comparatively less required points.
Current Requirement to apply for Victoria State and Regional Sponsor
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To be eligible for submission, you need a positive skill assessment.
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No minimum work length required
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Casual work can be considered.
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Applicants from any occupation can apply
You do not have to work in your nominated occupation
Learn more about VIC state and regional sponsor program
https://www.racc.net.au/victoria-state-and-regional-sponsor-invitation-2022-23
Tasmania State and Regional Sponsor
Processing time of Tasmania state sponsor visa applications is swifter compared to that of the other states. The oldest application for nomination which has not been allocated for processing was lodged on 1 June 2023. (9 June 2023 update)
Tasmania state nomination program is one of the most popular one among all states as there are multiple streams which you might be eligible for. These includes, graduate stream (starting from a 2 year course in Tasmania), work stream, investor stream (Starting from only $200,000 investment), long-term resident stream etc.
Tasmania has multiple occupation list which includes, Tasmania Critical List, Tasmania Onshore Skilled Occupation List, Tasmania Overseas Skilled Occupation List.
Learn more about Tasmania state sponsor program and occupation list:
https://www.racc.net.au/tasmania-state-and-regional-sposor-2022-23
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Western Australia State and Regional Sponsor
Western Australia is the only state, where not only WA residents and offshore applicants can apply, but also applicants from other Australian states may be eligible to apply for the WA State nomination program.
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4,950 additional allocation places available;
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331 eligible occupations across three streams;
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employment contract and work experience requirements have been removed or reduced across all three streams.
For eligible occupations, a 2 year diploma course is enough to be eligible and apply through the Graduate stream.
Find more about Western Australia Regional Migration program and it's occupation list:
https://www.racc.net.au/western-australia-migration-and-study-pathway
South Australia State and Regional Sponsor
There are close to 500 occupations enlisted in the South Australia State and Regional Nomination program. Alike Western Australia, South Australia also has multiple streams which are:
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South Australian Graduates
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Working in South Australia
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Outer Regional South Australia
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Long-term residents
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Highly Skilled and Talented
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Offshore
There's a lot of exemption including work experience waiver for Graduate Stream, High Performing Graduates and residents of outer regional South Australia. Learn more:
https://www.racc.net.au/south-australia-migration-and-study-options
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Queensland State and Regional Sponsor
Under Skilled visas there are 4 visa streams which are currently OPEN. (read below)
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Graduates of a Queensland University
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Skilled workers living in Queensland
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Small business owners operating in Regional Queensland
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Skilled workers living offshore
Queensland small business owner pathway is one of the most important business migration pathway with very less amount of investment. An applicant living in regional Queensland may be eligible for this stream by purchasing a business worth of $100,000.
Learn more about Queensland
https://www.racc.net.au/queensland-state-and-regional-sponsor
Northern Territory State and Regional Sponsor
International student graduates who have studied in the NT will be eligible for a subclass 190 nomination if you have:
Qualification and Duration
Successfully completed 1 or more qualifications after studying in the NT, at an NT-based institution
Duration: At least 2 years in a single tertiary course or a set of nested tertiary courses, and
Residency
Lived in the NT for a period of at least 6 continuous months immediately after the date of completion* of your last qualification, while holding a visa that allows full-time work
Genuine efforts to obtain employment
Demonstrated genuine and sustained efforts to obtain employment from an NT employer in your nominated occupation or a closely related skilled occupation.
Learn more: https://www.racc.net.au/northern-territory-state-and-regional-sponsor
ACT Matrix (Canberra State and Regional Sponsor)
Act is only state which has a different point system with that of the conventional one. There is no points for Age here, so if you are in your late 30's or early 40's or, if your points are not very high through the points tested system, ACT State Nomination program could be a very good choice for you. A 1 Year course can give you up to 10 points, a 2-year course can give up to 20 points.
ACT is still left with a chunk of quota for subclass190 and 491 after additional allocation were made. Hence, under the ACT (Canberra) state nomination program, the state issued PR invitations with very less points starting from only 45 points.
Learn more about ACT Matrix:
PR Pathway Consultation
Benefits of PR Pathway Consultation (Zoom/in-person) with Migration Agent
✅Plan ahead for your Migration journey
✅Explore your visa, skilled Migration, and sponsorship options
✅Migration Agent will assess your study and work experience background
✅Training Visa/Employer sponsorship Visa eligibility
✅Advice on your possible PR pathway based on your background.
Learn more: https://www.racc.net.au/northern-territory-state-and-regional-sponsor
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