What is the status of state nomination visas for 2024-25

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Updates by states for the 2024-25 financial year 

The current Australian financial year will draw to a close on 30 June, 2025.

As usual this time of year, most of the states have closed or are close to, ending issuing invites for thier state nominated visas.  This includes  both the Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190) visa and Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) (Subclass 491) visa.

Most applicants will, now,  need to wait for 1 July, 2025 before they may obtain an invite to apply for nomination under these programs.

At time of this post, the state programs status are as below.

  • ACT – As of 14 April, 2025 the ACT has issued almost 1,400 of their 1,800 invite allocation . There was due to be an invite round on 30 May 2025. Details  of this invite round haven’t been published as time of posting.
  • NSW  – NSW has reached its nomination allocation for the Subclass 190 visa.  NSW indicated that they will be issuing some more invites prior to the end of June 2025.  To date, the details of this invite round haven’t been published.
  • Queensland  – Queensland closed its 2024-25 skilled State Nominated Migration Program in late May. Registrations of Interest (ROIs) for the onshore, graduates, offshore and regional small business owners pathways are now closed. Migration Queensland will continue to assess the applications currently under assessment until all nominations are completed. Migration Queensland will publish details of the 2025-26 program when available.
  • Northern Territory – NT have closed their 2024-25 nomination program for both the 190 and 491 visa The program will re-open in 2025-26 once allocations are known.
  • South Australia  – SA have allocated the majority of their places. Offshore applicants will still be considered by SA, if they have submitted an Expression of Interest (EOI).
  • Tasmania – Tasmania have not provided any specific updates about their 2024-25 program.
  • Victoria – Victoria closed Registration of Interest (ROI)  for their program on 29 April 2025. If applicants hadn’t  submitted an ROI they will need to wait for the start of the 2025-26 financial year on 1 July, 2025.
  • Western Australia – WA have continued issuing invites throughout the 2024-25 FY. In cludign invites as of today 9 June, 2025.

In recent correspodence we have had with some of the states, we are aware that they remain focussed on attracting the skilled applicants – and their families – to their states.

They are eagerly waiting on their 2025 -26 allocations.

Are you eligible for a state nominated visa? 

If you have any questions, would like assistance with state nomination visas please Contact Us.

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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

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Queensland Migration program update

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Migrate to Queensland 2024-25

QLD closes program for 2023/24 

As of today, 10 May 2024, Migration Queensland has closed its state nominated skilled visa program for the 2023-24 financial year (FY).

Applicants will need to submit a new Expression of Interest (EOI) once the Queensland program opens up for the 2024-25 program year. The new Australian financial year starts 1st July, 2024.

There is no indication at present what occupations will be on the Queensland Skilled Occupation List (QSOL) for 2024-25. However the recent  QSOL may provide some guidance.

The QSOL is divided into two. Applicants in Australia . As well as applicants outside Australia.

To be considered for nomination Queensland will require applicants to have an occupation on the appropriate list, meet any specific occupation requirements (e.g. years of experience, english language ability, registration) as well as meet the required settlement funds.

Offshore applicants that meet the Queensland requirements, and who have listed Queensland as their preferred state in their GSM EOI  will need to be invited to apply for state nomination. They will then have 14 days to prove they meet the requirements to be formally nominated.

This includes evidence of their skills assessment, English language tests. settlement finds and work experience.

Please Contact Us if you have any questions or want to Register your interest to apply for nomination when it opens.

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.