NSW State Nomination

NSW State Migration Program 2024-2025

The New South Wales (NSW) State Government has announced a significant shift in its approach for the 2024-25 Program Year. This year, NSW will publish occupation lists for the Subclass 190 and Subclass 491 visas, simplifying the process and aligning more closely with the state’s economic needs. The updated lists will focus on critical sectors such as health, education, construction, and trade occupations, reflecting NSW’s strategic collaboration with key stakeholders. The first round of invitations for the Subclass 190 visa is scheduled for October, marking the start of this new, more targeted approach.

The NSW Skills Occupation List has just been released as of October 10, 2024. See the full list here.

Overview

Skilled Visas– 3000 Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190)
– 2000 Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491)
NSW Selection process of applicants– Meet the Home Affairs’ eligibility criteria for the visa
– Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect
– Be invited to apply for nomination, or
– Apply Directly for nomination (491 visa select pathways)
– Meet the NSW criteria
NSW Nomination Fees– A fee of $315 (+GST) skilled nomination applications

 Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) – Invitation Only

Be invited to apply by Investment NSW
NSW Residency requirement, be either currently residing:

  • Onshore in NSW and have continuously resided in NSW for a minimum period of six months or
  • Offshore and have continuously resided offshore for a minimum period of six months

What’s New

  • NSW Skills List 2024-25 – Skills that have been deemed a priority to the economic development of NSW
  • At the ANZSCO Unit Group level
  • All occupations within the unit group will form the priority skills list and will be ranked within the unit group
  • Occupation List published on their website

Skilled Work Regional Visa (Subclass 491)

  • Pathway 1 – Direct Application – Work in Regional NSW
  • Pathway 2 – Invited by NSW – Priority occupations per the Regional NSW Skills List
  • Pathway 3 – Direct Application – Regional NSW Graduate

Pathway 1 (Direct Application)Work In Regional NSW
Provisional visa up to 5 years

NSW Eligibility Criteria – Established work with a Regional NSW employer

  • Eligible Occupations – all occupations (ie, does not need to be on the NSW Priority List)
  • Work Requirement – 6 months – employment in Regional NSW
  • One employer
  • Nominated occupation (or closely related)
  • TSMIT applies

What’s New

  • Established work history with a regional NSW based employer
    • ‘Live In NSW’ criteria has been removed
  • TSMIT Concession
    • Some occupations may be eligible for a TSMIT Concession listed in the ‘NSW TSMIT Concessions List’
  • TSMIT applies at time of nomination application

Pathway 2 (Invitation Only) – Eligible Occupations
Provisional visa up to 5 years

NSW Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Occupations that have been deemed a priority occupation for the economic development of NSW
  • NSW Residency Requirement
    • Be either currently residing:
      • Onshore in NSW and have continuously resided in NSW for a minimum period of three months,or
      • Offshore and have continuously resided offshore for a minimum period of three months

What’s New

  • Regional NSW Skills List 2024-25 – Skills that have been deemed a priority to the economic development of NSW
  • At the ANZSCO Unit Group level
  • All occupations within the unit group will form the priority skills list and will b ranked within the unit group
  • Lists published on their website

Pathway 3 (Direct Application) – Regional NSW Graduate
Provisional visa up to 5 years

Home Affairs Eligibility Criteria
Meet all visa requirements outlined by the Department of Home Affairs

NSW Eligibility Criteria

Pathway 3 – Applicants can apply directly

  • Educational Qualifications – Bachelors, Master’s Degree or a Research Degree (Masters by Research or PhD that meets the points test definition of ‘Australian Study’
    • Must be related to the nominated occupation
  • Study in Regional NSW – Eligible to claim 5 points
  • Qualifying Period – Graduated in the 24 months immediately prior to applying for nomination as per Academic Transcripts/Completion Letters
  • Eligible Occupation – Restricted to the Regional NSW Skills List 2024-2025
  • Skills Assessment – must be valid in an Eligible Occupation

Summary of Changes 2024-25

ITEM/TOPICCOMMENTS
Subclass 491 – Pathway 1TSMIT applies at time of application

TSMIT Concessions List for eligible occupations

o   Type 1 – 90% of TSMIT which meets Award requirement and the Annual Market Salary Rate

o   Type 2 – 90% of TSMIT with up to 10% of non-monetary component, total package equivalent to TSMIT

Work in Regional NSW only, removed live in Regional NSW

NSW Skills ListsRe-introducing NSW Skills Lists that will be published at Unit Group

All occupations within the Unit Group will be a priority skill and will be ranked within the unit group

Subclass 491 – Pathway 3Regional NSW Graduate Pathway

o   Recent Graduates who have studied in regional NSW in an eligible occupation can apply for nomination

Skilled Employment DefinitionNSW will adopt the Dept of Home Affairs’ definition of Skilled Employment when assessing skilled employment
SimplificationAll valid EOIs for NSW will be considered

If you’re considering applying for the Skilled Nominated visa (Subclass 190) through NSW, focusing on priority sectors and ensuring you meet all eligibility criteria is crucial. Given the competitiveness, it’s wise to consider alternative pathways and seek professional advice to maximise your chances of success.

How Migration Downunder Can Assist You

We believe in straightforward advice, to get you the results.  We will be honest with you about your prospects and what you need to do to improve your chance of selection and eventually achieve your visa.

Let us guide you to achieve your goal of living and working in Australia by finding the best pathway that suits your individual circumstances.

Before any immigration advice can be provided, we must hold an initial consultation which will attract a fee commencing from $385.

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