DHA Australia issue EOI invitations – August 2025

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Subclass 189 visa invitations issued 

On the 22nd August 2025, the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) issued invitations for Skilled Indepedent (Subclass 189) visa.

Occupations

As of posting, the DHA haven’t released the formal details of the occupations or points required.  We will provide these, when they are.

However from our experience,  client feedback and our industry collegaues  the occupation categories that recieved invitations include:

  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Construction professionals
  • Engineering
  • Trades
  • Scientists
  • Business professionals

Our take away 

After a significant period of time since the last Subclass 189 invitation round — November 2024 – this news is highly welcomed and a long time overdue.

It is understood that there is still room in migration cap numbers for further invitations during the 2025-26 financial year. The financial year runs from 1 July to 30 June.

Whilst the date of the next invite round is not known, if you want to be considered for the next invitation round, you should look at act promptly.  There are some steps that need to be undertaken. Which, on average, can take a number of months.

In addition, applicants may also be considered for state/territory nominated visa. These are the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) (Subclass 491) visa.

As reported recently, 8th August 2025, these  state nomionated visas haven’t opened yet for 2025-26. However they are likely to soon.

If you want to be considered for any further invitation rounds, or state nominted visas,  then please Contact Us for an assessment and assistance.

#189 #GSM #EOI #invitations #occupations #Australia

Update – Australia state nominated skilled visas for 2025-26

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State/territority skilled occupation lists still to be confirmed 

The states & territories are still to release their occupation lists for their state nominated skilled visas for 2025 to 2026.

The state nominated visas  include the following:

  • Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190) Visa
  • Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) (Subclass 491) Visa – Nomination by a state/territory

As mentioned previously, these programs have been closed for a a number of months.

When  any of the states confirm thier skilled occupation lsits we will  post on this website  as soon as we can.

Do you want to register your interest for a state nominated visa? 

If you have any questions, would like  to dicuss if you may be eligible for a state nominated visa please Contact Us.

Victoria to prioritise construction trade occupations

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Victoria state nomination priorities

Victoria have announced that for the the 2024-25  nomination program they will prioritise  Construction trade occupations for their Subclass 190 & Subclass 491 visas.

Construction Trade Occupations

These occupations include:

  • 331211 – Carpenter and Joiner
  • 331212 – Carpenter
  • 331213 – Joiner
  • 333111 – Glazier
  • 333211 – Fibrous Plasterer
  • 333212 – Solid Plasterer
  • 334111 – Plumber ( General)
  • 334112 – Air Conditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber
  • 334115 – Roof Plumber
  • 341111 – Electrician (General)
  • 341112 – Electrician (Special Class)
  • 342211 – Electrical Line Workers
  • 342411 – Cabler (Data and Telecommunications)
  • 394111 – Cabinetmaker

Are you eligible? 

If you would like to discuss your general eligibility for a General Skilled Migration (GSM) visa. As well as Victorian nomination please Contact Us

NSW Skilled occupations

NSW open state visa nomination program for 2024-25

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NSW open for state nomination 

New South Wales (NSW) have opened their 2024-25 state nomination program for the Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190) and Skilled Work Regional visa (Subclass 491).

The NSW skilled visa program is the largest in the country.

The program opened on the 10th October 2024, with selected  applicants issued invitations to apply for nomination that day.

Occupations

NSW have published a list of occupations, for each visa of the visa subclasses. Since the program last week there have already been some further additions to the occupation list – included below.

NSW Skills List 2024-25

If you  would like to determine your eligibility for a visa, or any other states, and are looking for support please Contact Us. 

#Australia #visas #GSM #NSW #SNMP

Victorian state nominated program

Victoria open their 2024-25 state nomination program

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Victoria have opened their 2024-25 skilled nomination program 

Victoria are now nominating applicants under the visas below:

  • Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
  • Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)

Occupations & Industry sectors

Victoria will consider any occupation on the relevant Skilled Occupation list.

They have however confirmed that certain occupations in the following industry sectors will also be prioritised:

  • Health
  • Social services
  • Education (including early childhood)
  • Construction
  • New energy
  • Digital economy – for the 491 visa
  • Advanced manufacturing – for the 491 visa
  • Hospitality and tourism – for the 491 visa

For subclass 491 applicants living overseas, the following industry sectors will be prioritised:

  • Health
  • Social services
  • Education (including Early Childhood)

All other occupations with a valid Skills Assessment will be considered during the invitation rounds.

Registration of Interest (ROI)

If you are interested in being nominated by Victoria, applicants must submit an ROI. This can be done after a skills assessment & english test (if required) is completed and the DHA Expression of Interest (EOI) has been made.

If you  would like to determine your eligibility for Victoria, or any other states, and looking for assistance please Contact Us. 

#Australia #visas #GSM #Victoria #SNMP

Queensland

Queensland (QLD) to re-open state nomination program

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QLD to open State Nominated Migration program details

Queensland (QLD) have confirmed  that their state nomination visa program will re-open shortly. The state nomination visas includes the:

  • Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
  • Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)

They have also announced the numbers for the 2024-25 program.

As well, that they are open to nominated Subclass 888 applicants for permanent residency applications.

The full QLD announcement is below. No details have been released about the Queensland Skilled Occupation List (QSOL).

” 2024–25 State Nominated Migration Program Allocation

Migration Queensland’s allocation of nomination places for the 2024-25 State Nominated Migration Program has been confirmed by the Australian Government.

For the 2024-25 financial year, Queensland received a nomination allocation of 1,200, which consists of:

  • 600 for Skilled Nominated (Permanent) visa (subclass 190).
  • 600 for Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491).

The Queensland 2024-25 State Nominated Migration Program has not opened yet. Details regarding Queensland’s 2024-25 State Nominated Migration Program, including dates and eligibility criteria, will be published on the Migration Queensland website when available.

Migration Queensland will continue to process applications for the Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) (subclass 888) visa and 188 visa extension requests. ”

If you have any questions or would like to discuss your options for 2024 to 25 please Contact Us

#Australia #GSM #Queensland #Visas

State/Territory nominated visas are reopening

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Australian visas update – August 2022

The states & territories have been provided some of 2022-23 visa allocations and are opening up nomination for the following visas: 

  • Skilled – Nominated (Subclass 190)
  • Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) (Subclass 491)
  • Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP) (Subclass 188)

    Migration Program planning levels

As a consequence a number of state/territory governments have either released their nomination requirements, or will do so very soon.

For further information for each state/territory please check our blog in the coming days & weeks, or get in Contact.

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Queensland opens skilled nomination program …

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Skilled Migration to Queensland 

Queensland has finally opened its skilled nomination program to skilled workers living in Queensland.

The skilled visa program is currently  closed to offshore applicants. This will be reviewed in December 2021.

Eligible applicants can submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to be nominated by Queensland for either the

  • Subclass 190 – Skilled Nominated (Permanent) visa
  • Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
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Eligibility criteria  

DHA Criteria

To be eligible for Queensland Nomination an applicant must meet the DHA criteria:

  • Meet the points-test of 65 or higher
  • have a postive skills assessment
  • be under 45 years of age
  • meet the English language requirements for the points test, or skills assessment authority

Migration Queensland criteria requires;

  • a points test result of 80 for Subclass 190 visas or 65 points for the Subclass 491
  • an occupation* on the DHA list of eligible skilled occupations
  • have proficient english
  • Subclass 190 applicants to provide evidence of 6 months work experience  (minimum 35 hours per week) in your nominated occupation in Queensland immediately prior to submitting your EOI
  • Subclass 491 applicants to provide evidence 3 months full-time work experience in your nominated occupation in Regional** Queensland immediately prior to submitting your EOI
  • provide evidence the work is ongoing for a further 12 months
  • commit to living and working in Queensland for
    • 2 years for a Subclass 190 visa
    • 3 years for a Subclass 491 visa

* Some occupations are subject to quotas:

  • Finance
    • Accountant, Finance Manager, Management Accountant
  • Engineers
    • Civil, Mechanical. Electrical & Engineering Technologist
  • ICT
    • Software Engineer, Developer Programmer, ICT Business Analyst, Software & Application Programmers NEC
  • Quantity Surveyor
  • Nurses
    • Aged Care, Critical Care & Emergency, NEC nurses
  • Trades
    • Motor Mechanic, Cook

** Applicable regions – You must live and work within one of the following post codes to be eligible for the Subclass 491 visa:

4124–4125, 4133, 4183–4184, 4207–4275, 4280–4287, 4306–4498, 4507, 4517–4519, 4550–4575, 4580–4895.

If you have any questions please Contact Us.

 

GSM visas – State/Territory nomination update

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SkillSelect EOI invitations – 26 July 2021

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Invitation Round: 26 July 2021

The number of invitations issued:

  • Skilled Independent Subclass 189 visa: 500 invitations
  • Skilled Work Regional Subclass 491 visa-Family sponsored: 250 invitations

Minimum points score:

  • Skilled Independent Subclass 189 visa: 80
  • Skilled Work Regional Subclass 491 visa – Family sponsored: 65

Invitations issued during 2021-22 program year

Visa subclassJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunTotal
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)250250
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored500500
Total750

 

If you want to discuss the above, your current visa application or your visa options going forward please Contact Us.

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