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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

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.

South Australia Webinair

South Australia Webinair – 24th September, 8pm (UK time)

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Webinair – Migration to South Australia

Cargil Migration & the South Australian Government  are hosting a Webinair on Tuesday 24th September, 2024 at 8pm (UK time).  This has been re-scheduled from Monday 9th September, 2024 at 8pm (UK time). 
 
This will be a chance for SA to provide information about the state, and their state nomination  program for Subclass 190 and Subclass 491 visas.  
 
The South Australia 2024/25 program year has seen their allocation increase to 3800, 3000 of which are 190 visa places.  
 
Trades and Construction occupations remains their highest priority, followed by Health, Education and Engineering.  
Over 400 occupations are available to offshore applicants and South Australia has a strong focus on offshore nominations for this program year.
If you interested in attending please get in touch. We can provide further details and  confirm your attendance. 
Freephone: 0800 772 0570
Email: mark@cargilmigration.com
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

WASMOL

WA open 2024-25 state nomination program

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WA skilled visas open for nomination 

Western Australia have opened their state nomination program!

WA are now open to nominate applicants under the visas below:

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

There are a significant number of occupations. Some occupations require current employment in WA for a nomination. Others do not. 

Some occupations are eligible for the Subclass 190. Others the Subclass 491.

As we are primarily focused on applicants outside Australia the attention below is on those applicants

Administration and Support

  • Customer Service Manager
  • Human Resource Manager
  • Management Consultant
  • Organisation and Methods Analyst
  • Procurement  Manager
  • Specialist Managers (not elsewhere classified)

Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing

  • Agricultural Consultant
  • Agricultural Engineer
  • Agricultural  Technician
  • Arborist
  • Beef Cattle Farmer
  • Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower
  • Frae Grower
  • Meat Inspector
  • Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer
  • Mixed Livestock Farmer
  • Production Manager (Forestry)
  • Sheep Farmer
  • Veterinarian
  •  Veterinary Nurse

Building and Construction

  • Air conditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber
  • Air conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic
  • Architect
  • Architectural Draftsperson
  • Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians nec
  • Bricklayer
  • Building and Engineering Technicians nec
  • Building Inspector
  • Cabinetmaker
  • Cabler (Date and Telecommunications)
  • Carpenter
  • Carpenter and Joiner
  • Civil Engineer
  • Civil Engineering Draftsperson
  • Civil Engineering Technician
  • Construction Estimator
  • Construction Project Manager
  • Drainer
  • Electrician (General)
  • Electrician (Special Class)
  • Fibrous Plasterer
  • Floor Finisher
  • Gasfitter
  • Glazier
  • Joiner
  • Landscape Gardener
  • Lift Mechanic
  • Maintenance Planner
  • Painting Trades Worker
  • Plumber (General)
  • Project Builder
  • Quantity Surveyor
  • Roof Plumber
  • Roof Tiler
  • Solid Plasterer
  • Stonemason
  • Structural Engineer
  • Surveying or Spatial Science Technician
  • Surveyor
  • Urban and Regional Planner
  • Wall and Floor Tiler

Education and Training

  • Early Childhood (Pre- primary School) Teacher
  • Educational Psychologist
  • Middle School Teacher
  • Primary School Teacher
  • Secondary School Teacher
  • Special Education Teachers nec
  • Special Needs Teacher
  • Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages
  • Teacher of the Hearing Impaired
  • Teacher of the Sight Impaired
  • Vocational Education Teacher

Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services

  • Electrical Linesworker
  • Electronic Equipment Trades Worker
  • Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General)
  • Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)
  • Gas or Petroleum Operator

Financial and Insurance Services

  • Accountant (General)
  • Management Accountant
  • Taxation Accountant

Healthcare and Social Assistance: Hospitals, Medical and Other Health Care Services

  • Ambulance Officer
  • Anaesthetic Technician
  • Anaesthetist
  • Audiologist
  • Cardiac Technician
  • Cardiologist
  • Cardiothoracic Surgeon
  • Clinical Coder
  • Clinical Haematologist
  • Clinical Psychologist
  • Dental Specialist
  • Dental Technician
  • Dental Technician
  • Dentist
  • Dermatologist
  • Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist
  • Emergency Medicine Specialist
  • Endocrinologist
  • Enrolled Nurse
  • Gastroenterologist
  • General Practitioner
  • Hospital Pharmacist
  • Industrial Pharmacist
  • Intensive Vare Ambulance Paramedic
  • Intensive Care Specialist
  • Medical Administrator
  • Medical Laboratory Scientist
  • Medical Laboratory Technician
  • Medical Oncologist
  • Medical Practitioner nec
  • Medical Radiation Therapist
  • Medical Technicians nec
  • Midwife
  • Nuclear medican Technologist
  • Nurse Educator
  • Nurse Manager
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Nursing Clinical Director
  • Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Operating Theatre Technician
  • Ophthalmologist
  • Optometrist
  • Orthopaedic Surgeon
  • Orthoptist or Prosthetist
  • Osteopath
  • Otorhinolaryngologist
  • Paediatric  Surgeon
  • Paediatrician
  • Pathologist
  • Pathology Collector
  • Pharmacy technician
  • Physicist
  • Physiotherapist
  • Plastic and Reconstructive  Surgeon
  • Podiatrist
  • Psychiatrist
  • Psychologists nec
  •  Radiation Oncologist
  • Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
  • Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)
  • Registered Nurse (Community Health)
  • Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
  • Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)
  • Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)
  • Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)
  • Registered Nurse (Medical)
  • Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
  • Registered Nurse ( Paediatrics)
  • Registered Nurse (Perioperative)
  • Registered Nurse (Surgical)
  • Registered Nurse (nec)
  • Rehabilitation Counsellor
  • Renal Medicine Specialist
  • Resident Medical Officer
  • Residential Care Officer
  • Retail Pharmacist
  • Rheumatologist
  • Social Worker
  • Sonographer
  • Specialist Physician  (General Medicine)
  • Specialist Physicians (nec)
  • Speech Pathologist
  • Surgeon (General)
  • Thoracic Medical Specialist
  • Urologist
  • Vascular Surgeon

Healthcare and Social Assistance: Residential Care Services, Social Assistance Services

  • Child Care Centre Manager
  • Community Worker
  • Disabilities Services Officer
  • Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
  • Family Support Worker
  • Health and Welfare Services Managers nec
  • Rehabilitation Counsellor
  • Residential Care O#cer
  • Social Worker
  • Welfare Worker
  • Youth Worker

Hospitality and Tourism

  • Accommodation and Hospitality Managers
  • Baker
  • Cafe or Restaurant Manager
  • Chef
  • Conference and Event Organiser
  • Cook
  • Hotel or Motel Manager
  • Pastrycook
  • Sales and Marketing Manager

Information Media and Telecommunications

  • Analyst Programmer
  • Computer Network and Systems Engineer
  • Database Administrator
  • Developer Programmer
  • Hardware Technician
  • ICT Business Analyst
  • ICT Managers nec
  • ICT Project Manager
  • ICT Security Specialist
  • ICT Support Engineer
  • ICT Support Technicians nec
  • Network Administrator
  • Network Analyst
  • Software and Applications Programmers nec
  • Software Engineer
  • Software Tester
  • Systems Administrator
  • Systems Analyst
  • Telecommunications Engineer
  • Telecommunications Linesworker
  • Telecommunications Network Engineer
  • Web Developer

Manufacturing

  • Butcher or Smallgoods Maker
  • Chemist
  • Electrical Engineering Draftsperson
  • Electrical Engineering Technician
  • Fitter (General)
  • Fitter and Turner
  • Fitter-Welder
  • Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson
  • Mechanical Engineering Technician
  • Metal Fabricator
  • Metal Fitters and Machinists nec
  • Metal Machinist (First Class)
  • Pressure Welder
  • Production Manager (Manufacturing)
  • Sheetmetal Trades Worker
  • Upholsterer
  • Welder (First Class)
  • Wood Machinist

Mining

  • Geologist
  • Metallurgical or Materials Technician
  • Metallurgist
  • Mine Deputy
  • Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)
  • Petroleum Engineer
  • Production Manager (Mining)

Other Services

  • Automotive Electrician
  • Diesel Motor Mechanic
  • Hairdresser
  • Motor Mechanic (General)
  • Motorcycle Mechanic
  • Panelbeater
  • Small Engine Mechanic
  • Vehicle Painter

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

  • Aeronautical Engineer
  • Biomedical Engineer
  • Biotechnologist
  • Chemical Engineer
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Electronics Engineer
  • Engineering Manager
  • Environmental Engineer
  • Environmental Manager
  • Geophysicist
  • Geotechnical Engineer
  • Hydrogeologist
  • Industrial Engineer
  • Life Science Technician
  • Materials Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Other Spatial Scientist
  • Production or Plant Engineer
  • Transport Engineer

Public Administration and Safety

  • Environmental Health Officer
  • Safety Inspector

Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services

  • Property Manager

Transport, Postal and Warehousing

  • Aeroplane Pilot
  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)
  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)
  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)
  • Driving Instructor
  • Flying Instructor
  • Helicopter Pilot
  • Ship’s Master
  • Supply and Distribution Manager
  • Transport Company Manager

There are a  huge number of occupations available. However it does not guarantee nomination as there  are a number of requirements that need to be met for each occupation.

These requirements   are not all listed here, so the occupation alone can’t be taken as a pathway to achieve nomination by WA and a visa approval. 

If you  would like to determine your eligibility and obtain assistance please Contact Us. 

#Australia #visas #GSM #WA #WesternAustralia

 

Victorian state nominated program

Victoria to re-open state nominated visa program in coming weeks

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Victoria have confirmed – July, 2024 –  that their state nomination program will re-open in the coming weeks. 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.

At the time of closing the state nomination program for the 2023-24 financial year, Victoria were targeting applicants in the following sectors.

  • Health
  • Social services
  • Information Communication Technology (ICT)
  • Early childhood, primary, secondary, and special education teachers
  • Advanced manufacturing
  • Infrastructure
  • Renewable energy
  • Hospitality and tourism – for the 491 visa

We will need to wait to confirm if there will be any changes to the above for the 2024-25 program.

The full Victorian announcement is below.

” Update of Victoria’s 2024-25 Skilled and Business Migration Program

Skilled program

The Australian Government has allocated 5,000 skilled visa nomination places to Victoria for the 2024-25 program.

Victoria’s allocation consists of:

  • Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) – 3,000 places
  • Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – 2,000 places

More information on the 2024-25 program, including eligibility requirements and program dates, will be published on the Live in Melbourne website when available.

Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP)

The Australian Government has permanently ceased the Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP) (subclass 188) visa program from July 2024.

We remain open to nomination applications for:

  • Permanent visa nominations (subclass 888), and
  • extensions for the Business Innovation and Significant Investor streams.”

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

This includes WA, who have just re-opened their program. Other states will open in the coming weeks.

#Australia #Victoria #visas #SNMP

Temporary Work & Activity

General Skilled Migration (GSM) EOI invite round – 18 Dec 2023

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GSM invitations issued

The DHA have issued their first invitation round for the 2023 to 2024 financial year. It is also the first invitation round since May 2023.

Invited occupations

The majority of of invites were issues to healthcare, education, social work and child care  occupations. These include the following:

Healthcare

Audiologist
Chiropractor
Clinical Haematologist
Clinical Psychologist
Dermatologist
Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist
Emergency Medicine Specialist
Endocrinologist
General Practitioner
Intensive Care Specialist
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Medical Oncologist
Medical Practitioners nec
Medical Radiation Therapist
Midwife
Neurosurgeon
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Nurse Practitioner
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Occupational Therapist
Ophthalmologist
Optometrist
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Orthotist or Prosthetist
Osteopath
Paediatrician
Pathologist
Physiotherapist
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Podiatrist
Podiatrist
Psychologists nec
Secondary School Teacher
Special Education Teachers nec
Special Needs Teacher
Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)
Registered Nurse (Community Health)
Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)
Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)
Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)
Registered Nurse (Medical)
Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)
Registered Nurse (Perioperative)
Registered Nurse (Surgical)
Registered Nurses nec
Sonographer
Specialist Physician (General Medicine)
Specialist Physicians nec
Speech Pathologist
Surgeon (General)

Education, social work and child care 

Child Card Centre Manager
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher
Educational Psychologist
Secondary School Teacher
Social Worker

If you have any questions or would like to discuss your options please Contact Us.

#Australia #visas #nurses #teachers #healthcare #education #socialwork #childcare

 

South Australia open up skilled migration program further – February 2022

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South Australia add another 259 occupations to offshore program 

In a sign that Australia is opening up its borders, and skilled migration, South Australia (SA) have added a further 259 occupations to its state nomination program.

South Australian migration

This follows SA making over 90 occupations available to offshore applicants in September & November 2021.

The announcement means that applicants who have obtained a skills assessment and lodged an Expression of Interest (EOI) can Register their Interest to be nominated by SA for the following visas:

  • Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190) Visa
  • Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) (Subclass 491) Visa

Depending on the occupation there may be other requirements that need to be met –  such as years of experience & english language ability.

The 259 occupations cover health care, trades, construction, IT and business. This is in addition to engineering occupations that were previously added.

If you could like to discuss your eligibility for SA visas then please Contact Us.

South Australia open up to offshore engineers

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South Australia (SA) add 24 engineering occupations to their offshore nomination list 

Following SA opening up 70 occupations to offshore applicants in September, they are now opening up further.

Migrate to South Australia

From 10am, local time, Tuesday 2 November 2021 the following engineers can also apply to be nominated by SA.

  • 133211 – Engineering Manager
  • 233111 – Chemical Engineer
  • 233112 – Materials Engineer
  • 233212 – Civil Engineer
  • 233112 – Geotechnical Engineer
  • 233213 – Quantity Surveyor
  • 233214 – Structural Engineer
  • 233215 – Transport Engineer
  • 233311 – Electrical Engineer
  • 233411 – Electronics Engineer
  • 233511 – Industrial Engineer
  • 233512 – Mechanical Engineer
  • 233513 – Production or Plant Engineer
  • 233611 – Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)
  • 233912 – Agricultural Engineer
  • 233913 – Biomedical Engineer
  • 233915 – Environmental Engineer
  • 233999 – Engineering Professional nec
  • 312211 – Civil Engineering Draftsperson
  • 312312 – Civil Engineering Technician
  • 312311 – Electrical Engineering Draftsperson
  • 312312 -Electrical Engineering Technician
  • 312511 – Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson
  • 312512 – Mechanical Engineering Technician

If you have any questions about a visa application and/or a nomination then please Contact Us.