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NSW Visa nomination for subclass 491 will be opened from 15th June 2020 to accept the applications for nomination till 23rd June 2020 at 5pm.

New South Wales will have a short time-frame to assess the application for the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491), so it is important that an application is complete. Incomplete applications or those who don’t meet all the requirements will not be processed further.

Payment links & applying process will be made available on the official website of New South Wales after applications have opened. Any documents submitted before applications have opened will not be considered.

Requirements for NSW Nomination Subclass 491

The applicant can only apply for NSW nomination if they meet the Department of Home Affairs’ requirements for this visa and:

• have an occupation on the NSW Stream 1 Regional Skilled Occupation List, and;
• have been living in a designated regional area in NSW for at least the last 12 months, and;
• have been working in a designated regional area in NSW for at least the last 12 months, and;
• have been working in your nominated occupation, or a closely related occupation, for at least the last 12 months.

NSW Occupation List 491 (NSW Stream 1 – Regional Skilled Occupation List)

ANZSCO Code	Occupation Name
121111	Aquaculture Farmer
121211	Cotton Grower
121212	Flower Grower
121213	Fruit or Nut Grower
121214	Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower
121215	Grape Grower
121216	Mixed Crop Farmer
121221	Vegetable Grower
121299	Crop Farmers nec
121311	Apiarist
121312	Beef Cattle Farmer
121313	Dairy Cattle Farmer
121314	Deer Farmer
121315	Goat Farmer
121316	Horse Breeder
121317	Mixed Livestock Farmer
121318	Pig Farmer
121321	Poultry Farmer
121322	Sheep Farmer
121399	Livestock Farmers nec
121411	Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmer
132511	Research and Development Manager
133111	Construction Project Manager
133112	Project Builder
133211	Engineering Manager
133411	Manufacturer
133512	Production Manager (Manufacturing)
133513	Production Manager (Mining)
133611	Supply and Distribution Manager
134111	Child Care Centre Manager
134211	Medical Administrator
134212	Nursing Clinical Director
134213	Primary Health Organisation Manager
134214	Welfare Centre Manager
134299	Health and Welfare Services Managers nec
139912	Environmental Manager
141111	Cafe or Restaurant Manager
141211	Caravan Park and Camping Ground Manager
141311	Hotel or Motel Manager
141999	Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec
149112	Fitness Centre Manager
149212	Customer Service Manager
149311	Conference and Event Organiser
149413	Transport Company Manager
149913	Facilities Manager
212312	Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage)
212314	Film and Video Editor
212318	Video Producer
221111	Accountant (General)
221112	Management Accountant
221113	Taxation Accountant
221213	External Auditor
221214	Internal Auditor
223111	Human Resource Adviser
224113	Statistician
224711	Management Consultant
225112	Market Research Analyst
225113	Marketing Specialist
232111	Architect
232212	Surveyor
232213	Cartographer
232214	Other Spatial Scientist
232313	Jewellery Designer
232411	Graphic Designer
232511	Interior Designer
232611	Urban and Regional Planner
233111	Chemical Engineer
233112	Materials Engineer
233211	Civil Engineer
233212	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
233914	Engineering Technologist
233915	Environmental Engineer
233999	Engineering Professionals nec
234111	Agricultural Consultant
234112	Agricultural Scientist
234211	Chemist
234212	Food Technologist
234213	Wine Maker
234311	Conservation Officer
234312	Environmental Consultant
234313	Environmental Research Scientist
234399	Environmental Scientists nec
234411	Geologist
234412	Geophysicist
234413	Hydrogeologist
234511	Life Scientist (General)
234514	Biotechnologist
234515	Botanist
234516	Marine Biologist
234517	Microbiologist
234518	Zoologist
234599	Life Scientists nec
234611	Medical Laboratory Scientist
234711	Veterinarian
234911	Conservator
234912	Metallurgist
241111	Early Childhood (Pre Primary School) Teacher
241213	Primary School Teacher
241311	Middle School Teacher
241411	Secondary School Teacher
241511	Special Needs Teacher
241512	Teacher of the Hearing Impaired
241513	Teacher of the Sight Impaired
241599	Special Education Teachers nec
242111	University Lecturer
242211	Vocational Education Teacher (Trades)
249311	Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages
251111	Dietitian
251112	Nutritionist
251211	Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
251212	Medical Radiation Therapist
251213	Nuclear Medicine Technologist
251214	Sonographer
251311	Environmental Health Officer
251312	Occupational Health and Safety Adviser
251411	Optometrist
251511	Hospital Pharmacist
251513	Retail Pharmacist
252111	Chiropractor
252112	Osteopath
252211	Acupuncturist
252213	Naturopath
252214	Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner
252299	Complementary Health Therapists nec
252311	Dental Specialist
252312	Dentist
252411	Occupational Therapist
252511	Physiotherapist
252611	Podiatrist
252711	Audiologist
252712	Speech Pathologist
253111	General Practitioner
253112	Resident Medical Officer
253211	Anaesthetist
253311	Specialist Physician (General Medicine)
253312	Cardiologist
253313	Clinical Haematologist
253314	Medical Oncologist
253315	Endocrinologist
253316	Gastroenterologist
253317	Intensive Care Specialist
253318	Neurologist
253321	Paediatrician
253322	Renal Medicine Specialist
253324	Thoracic Medicine Specialist
253399	Specialist Physicians nec
253411	Psychiatrist
253511	Surgeon (General)
253512	Cardiothoracic Surgeon
253513	Neurosurgeon
253514	Orthopaedic Surgeon
253516	Paediatric Surgeon
253518	Urologist
253521	Vascular Surgeon
253912	Emergency Medicine Specialist
253913	Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
253914	Ophthalmologist
253915	Pathologist
253917	Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist
253999	Medical Practitioners nec
254111	Midwife
254211	Nurse Educator
254212	Nurse Researcher
254311	Nurse Manager
254411	Nurse Practitioner
254412	Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
254413	Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)
254414	Registered Nurse (Community Health)
254415	Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
254416	Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)
254417	Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)
254418	Registered Nurse (Medical)
254421	Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)
254422	Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
254423	Registered Nurse (Perioperative)
254424	Registered Nurse (Surgical)
254425	Registered Nurse (Paediatric)
254499	Registered Nurses nec
261111	ICT business Analyst
261211	Multimedia Specialist
261311	Analyst Programmer
261312	Developer Programmer
261313	Software Engineer
261399	Software and Applications Programmers nec
262113	Systems Administrator
263111	Computer Network and Systems Engineer
263112	Network Administrator
263212	ICT Support Engineer
271111	Barrister
271311	Solicitor
272111	Careers Counsellor
272112	Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
272113	Family and Marriage Counsellor
272114	Rehabilitation Counsellor
272115	Student Counsellor
272199	Counsellors nec
272311	Clinical Psychologist
272312	Educational Psychologist
272313	Organisational Psychologist
272314	Psychotherapist
272399	Psychologists nec
272412	Interpreter
272413	Translator
272499	Social Professionals nec
272511 S	ocial Worker
272611	Community Arts Worker
272612	Recreation Officer
272613	Welfare Worker
311111	Agricultural Technician
311211	Anaesthetic Technician
311213	Medical Laboratory Technician
311214	Operating Theatre Technician
311216	Pathology Collector (Aus) / Phlebotomist (NZ)
311299	Medical Technicians nec
311312	Meat Inspector
311399	Primary Products Inspectors nec
312111	Architectural Draftsperson
312113	Building Inspector
312114	Construction Estimator
312116	Surveying or Spatial Science Technician
312199	Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians nec
312211	Civil Engineering Draftsperson
312212	Civil Engineering Technician
312311	Electrical Engineering Draftsperson
312312	Electrical Engineering Technician
312511	Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson
312512	Mechanical Engineering Technician
312611	Safety Inspector
312911	Maintenance Planner
312912	Metallurgical or Materials Technician
312913	Mine Deputy
312999	Building and Engineering Technicians nec
313112	ICT Customer Support Officer
321111	Automotive Electrician
321211	Motor Mechanic (General)
321212	Diesel Motor Mechanic
321213	Motorcycle Mechanic
321214	Small Engine Mechanic
322113	Farrier
322211	Sheetmetal Trades Worker
322311	Metal Fabricator
322312	Pressure Welder
322313	Welder (First Class)
323211	Fitter (General)
323212	Fitter and Turner
323213	Fitter
323214	Metal Machinist (First Class)
323299	Metal Fitters and Machinists nec
323313	Locksmith
323314	Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer
323412	Toolmaker
324111	Panelbeater
324211	Vehicle Body Builder
324212	Vehicle Trimmer
324311	Vehicle Painter
331111	Bricklayer
331112	Stonemason
331211	Carpenter and Joiner
331212	Carpenter
331213	Joiner
332111	Floor Finisher
332211	Painting trades workers
333111	Glazier
333211	Fibrous Plasterer
333212	Solid Plasterer
333311	Roof Tiler
333411	Wall and Floor Tiler
334111	Plumber (General)
334112	Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber
334113	Drainer
334114	Gasfitter
334115	Roof plumber
341111	Electrician (General)
341112	Electrician (Special Class)
342111	Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic
342211	Electrical Linesworker
342311	Business Machine Mechanic
342313	Electronic Equipment Trades Worker
342314	Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General)
351111	Baker
351112	Pastrycook
351211	Butcher or Smallgoods Maker
351311	Chef
351411	Cook
361112	Horse Trainer
361114	Zookeeper
361199	Animal Attendants and Trainers nec
361311	Veterinary Nurse
362212	Arborist
362311	Greenkeeper
362411	Nurseryperson
391111	Hairdresser
393311	Upholsterer
394111	Cabinetmaker
394211	Furniture Finisher
394213	Wood Machinist
399411	Jeweller
399512	Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video)
399514	Make Up Artist
399516	Sound Technician
411111	Ambulance Officer
411112	Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic
411211	Dental Hygienist
411213	Dental Technician
411214	Dental Therapist
411311	Diversional Therapist
411411	Enrolled Nurse
411611	Massage Therapist
411711	Community Worker
411712	Disabilities Services Officer
411713	Family Support Worker
411715	Residential Care Officer
411716	Youth Worker
452313	Horse Riding Coach or Instructor
452314	Snowsport Instructor
511111	Contract Administrator
511112	Program or Project Administrator

 

 

Tasmania State Nomination Requirements have made ease for two categories of onshore candidates; one is Tasmanian Graduate and the second is Working in Tasmania for applying Tasmania State Sponsorship under General Skilled Migration program.

Category 1 – Tasmanian Graduate

The following information may change in response to decisions made by the Australian Government in relation to the Skilled Migration Program COVID-19 response. The Tasmanian Government may also introduce further changes to the state nomination program in response to COVID-19 or to align with the skills needs of the state. It is therefore important that you continue to check the Tasmania official website for any changes before applying for nomination.

– Students in Tasmania completing online study

Will accept online study with a Tasmanian CRICOS provider completed during the period courses were not able to be delivered on campus. Applicants must have been living in Tasmania during this period and must have completed all of their study in Tasmania.

– Graduates who have completed study in Tasmania but are unable to return after travelling overseas

Eligible for consideration if able to provide evidence course was completed in Tasmania, have temporarily left Tasmania and are unable to return due to the COVID-19 restrictions. Students must show that they were genuinely affected by travel restrictions and intend to return to Tasmania. These applicants must meet all other published requirements for subclass 190 or 491 nomination, including the minimum Tasmanian residence period.

– Currently overseas – partially completed course

Remote / online study for applicants who commenced their courses in Tasmania, departed temporarily and have been unable to return to Tasmania due to COVID 19 travel restrictions will be accepted where they have genuinely been unable to return to Tasmania. Applicants must have commenced course in Tasmania, lived in Tasmania for a minimum 12 months and completed a minimum total of 12 months study on campus.

– New enrolments – course commenced outside Tasmania

Applicants who commenced study with a Tasmanian institution, but were unable to arrive in Tasmania due to COVID-19 restrictions and commenced their studies remotely while waiting for restrictions to be lifted will be eligible for consideration if they:

1. Completed a two academic year course and arrived in Tasmania soon after restrictions were lifted; and
2. Lived and studied in Tasmania for a period of at least 12 months

Courses of one academic year must be completed solely in Tasmania – no period of remote study will be accepted. This includes students who enrolled in one year courses but did not arrive in Tasmania before entry restrictions.

Example:

I have enrolled in a one-year course but cannot yet move to Tasmania due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. Will a period of online study completed interstate or overseas be accepted for Tasmanian nomination.

No. Applicants for subclass 491 nomination in Category 1 – Tasmanian Graduate must have completed one academic year (40 weeks) of study in Tasmania and lived in Tasmania for at least 12 months. While applications will be considered on a case by case basis, in general we will only accept online study where applicants had already commenced in Tasmania or the course is longer than 1 academic year. All applicants will be expected to have lived in Tasmania for 12 months to be eligible for nomination.

Graduates who have completed their qualification online or in another jurisdiction may also seek to meet one of Tasmania’s other nomination categories after moving to Tasmania and demonstrating their capacity to settle in and contribute to Tasmania in the long term, such as the Working in Tasmania or Small Business Owner categories.

Each application will be considered individually on its merits and considering the applicant’s skills, background and demonstrated capacity to contribute to and settle in Tasmania. However, completing a prior short period of study online, or in Tasmania once travel restrictions are lifted, will not necessarily give a graduate an advantage in nomination assessment.

Category 2 – Working in Tasmania

The following information may change in response to decisions made by the Australian Government in relation to the Skilled Migration Program COVID-19 response. The Tasmanian Government may also introduce further changes to the state nomination program in response to COVID-19 or to align with the skills needs of the state. It is therefore important that you continue to check this website for any changes before applying for nomination.

Flexibility will be applied to applicants genuinely affected by COVID-19 employment stand-downs before or after meeting the mandatory 6 month full-time employment.

Each application will be considered on its merits according to the particular industry, the skills of the applicant, and the likelihood of being able to return to and maintain full time in the future.

In general we will consider the following factors:

• A minimum 3 months full time employment up to the closure or business / reduction in hours.
• Full-time employment ceased directly due to a COVID-19 related closedown or restriction.
• There is a reasonable likelihood of being able to return to employment (full or part-time) after the workplace restrictions have been lifted – (i.e a written evidence from employer).

Reduction in hours from full-time to part-time as a result of COVID-19 restrictions will be considered with leniency.

 

Canberra held Matrix Invitation Round on 03rd June 2020 and sent invitations to Matrix submitted candidates for applying to state nomination and then apply for Australian Immigration.

In the recent Canberra matrix invitation round 03rd June 2020, 81 invitations issued to the candidates of subclass 190, and the minimum cut off points were 70 points.

Canberra has a backlog of previous pending 491 nomination applications which will be responded in June 2020 so invitations were issued exclusively for subclass 190 on 03rd June 2020.

Canberra is the capital of Australia and it has its own matrix system to check the eligibility for Skilled Migration.

Matrix contains several factors for points including ACT residence status, English proficiency, spouse English proficiency, occupation in ACT demand list, work experience, spouse employability, ACT job offer, overseas or interstate education, ACT education, assets in ACT, close family in ACT.

The minimum points requirements for submitting the matrix are 20. But before submitting the Canberra Matrix, the applicant should fulfill the requirements of the Department of Home Affairs.

Canberra advises to all COVID-19 impacted applicants, that they can request a waiver of the continuous employment requirements in different circumstances.

Skilled Nominated Subclass 190

It’s an option for permanent residency on a Skilled Immigration visa. It requires sponsorship from state or territory government.

Every state or territory also has its own requirements and occupation in demand list so in order to apply the specific state or territory, thorough research is essential.

Migrants have to live or work at least 2 years in nominated state or territory out of 5 years visa as an obligation.

 

SPARK Consulting helps the clients in getting Canberra Nomination for Australian Immigration. Find out if your nominated occupation in Australia Occupation List and use our Online Points Calculator tool for determining your eligibility for the General Skilled Migration of Australia. For expert advice, please contact us on 0331-1172275.

Western Australia held invitation rounds draw on 25^th May, 2020 through its three State Nominated Migration Program (SNMP) streams to apply for state nomination application.

In the latest Invitations rounds, Western Australia sent 219 invitations to Expression of Interest (EOI) candidates in which they issued 155 invitations for Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) while 64 invitations for Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491).

Western Australia checks the basic requirements of nomination and selects Expression of Interest (EOI) from SkillSelect on the third Thursday of each month according to the number of applications being processed by WA Migration Services.

State Nominated Migration Program (SNMP) of Western Australia divides into three streams – the General stream, the Graduate stream – higher education graduates, and the Graduate stream – vocational education and training (VET) graduates.

Summary of latest Western Australia Invitation Rounds 25th May 2020

Statistics of the latest invitation rounds of Western Australia are mentioned below:

Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)

• SNMP General stream:

Total Invitations: 4

Qualification level: Not Applicable

EOI points: 65

Submission date: 02/11/2019

• SNMP Graduate stream – higher education graduates:

Total Invitations: 125

Qualification level: Bachelor degree

EOI points: 70

Submission date: 23/4/2020

• SNMP Graduate stream – vocational education and training (VET) graduates:

Total Invitations: 26

Qualification level: Diploma

EOI points: 70

Submission date: 04/05/2020

Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)

• SNMP General stream:

Total Invitations: 9

• SNMP Graduate stream – higher education graduates:

Total Invitations: 26

• SNMP Graduate stream – vocational education and training (VET) graduates:

Total Invitations: 29

Selection process of Western Australia Invitation Rounds

If an applicant qualifies for one or more streams so WA offers an invitation of the General stream in the first instance. Similarly, If any applicant submits EOIs for both subclasses i.e., 190 and 491 so WA offers an invitation of subclass 491 in the first instance. 

• General Stream:

Eligible applicants will be ranked for selection if they have:

• Highest EOI points score
• Oldest EOI submission date

• Graduate stream – Higher Education Graduates

Eligible applicants will be ranked for selection if they have:

• Completed a Ph.D. or Masters qualification in Western Australia;
• Completed an Honors degree or other higher degree in Western Australia;
• Completed a Bachelor degree in Western Australia;
• Highest EOI points score; and
• Oldest EOI submission date

• Graduate stream – VET Graduates

Eligible applicants will be ranked for selection if they have:

• Completed a VET qualification at Advanced Diploma level in Western Australia;
• Completed a VET qualification at Diploma level in Western Australia;
• Completed a VET qualification at Certificate IV level in Western Australia;
• Completed a VET qualification at Certificate III level in Western Australia;
• Highest EOI points score; and
• Oldest EOI submission date

Western Australia State Nomination has become an additional option for applicants who are intended to move to Australia.

During 2019-20, Western Australia has issued 3,188 invitations in total, in which they issued 51 invitations to SNMP General stream (subclass 190), 84 invitations to SNMP General stream (subclass 491), 1863 invitations to SNMP Graduate Stream – higher education graduates (subclass 190), 556 invitations to SNMP Graduate Stream – higher education graduates (subclass 491),  288 invitations to SNMP Graduate stream – vocational education and training graduates​ (subclass 190) and 346 invitations to SNMP Graduate stream – vocational education and training graduates​ (subclass 491).

You can find out your nominated occupation for Australian Immigration from Skilled Occupation List Australia and calculate your points online from our Australia Immigration Points Calculator