2024-25 State Nomination Allocations for Skilled Migration to Australia Released

Zhanna Heenan

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2024-25 State Nomination Allocations for Skilled Migration to Australia Released

The Department of Home Affairs has released the skilled visa nomination allocations for the 2024-25 program year. Below is an overview of the allocation details, highlighting the latest information for each state and territory.

 

Australian Capital Territory (ACT)

The ACT has received 1,800 nomination places for this program year, with allocations divided as follows:

– Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190): 1,000 places

– Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491): 800 places

The ACT Government has announced that the next invitation round will occur before August 31, 2024. Check our website for continuous updates and detailed application guidelines.

 

New South Wales (NSW)

 NSW continues to offer a robust number of nomination places, totalling 5,000:

– Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190): 3,000 places

– Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491): 2,000 places

The invitation rounds for NSW occur flexibly throughout the financial year, with no fixed dates announced. We will keep you posted on any updates.

 

Queensland

Queensland has been allocated 1,200 places:

Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190): 600 places

– Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491): 600 places

We will keep you updated on further developments in Queensland’s skilled nomination programme.

 

Victoria

Victoria has been allocated a significant number of places, totalling 5,000 for the 2024-25 program year. The breakdown of the allocations is as follows:

– Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190): 3,000 places

– Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491): 2,000 places

Watch this space, we will continue to update you on the latest updates and further information on the nomination process.

 

Northern Territory (NT)

The NT sees a doubling in its nomination places with 1,600 spots available for the 2024-25 year.

South Australia

Allocations for South Australia include 3,800 skilled visa nomination places:

– Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190): 3,000 places

– Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491): 800 places

 

Western Australia

With 5,000 nomination places available, Western Australia remains a strong contender in skilled migration. The state’s nominated migration program is open, with monthly invitation rounds starting in August 2024. The $200 application fee continues to be waived, enhancing accessibility for potential applicants.

 

Tasmania

 Tasmania has been allocated 2,860 places:

– Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190): 2,100 places

– Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491): 760 places

Tasmania’s Skilled Migration State Nomination Program is set to reopen soon, with new Registrations of Interest invited in the coming weeks.

 

Which Visa Subclasses are covered by the State or Territory Nomination? 

The skilled visa nomination allocations for the 2024-25 program year by the Department of Home Affairs apply to several visa subclasses under the General Skilled Migration (GSM) program, which includes:

  1. Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) – This visa requires nomination by an Australian state or territory government agency. It allows skilled workers who are nominated by a state or territory in Australia to live and work in Australia as permanent residents.
  2. Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – This is a provisional visa that requires nomination by a state or territory government or sponsorship by an eligible family member residing in regional Australia. It is valid for five years and provides a pathway to permanent residency through the Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (subclass 191), which is available after three years of living and working in a specified regional area.

 

Further information

If you’re seeking detailed information or have questions about the updated 2024-25 skilled visa nomination allocations and your eligibility, consider booking an appointment with one of our registered migration agents at Heenan & Browne Visa Migration Services in Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns or Melbourn.

Engaging with our professional team will provide you with personalised guidance tailored to your specific circumstances and ensure you have the most accurate and up-to-date information. Whether you are interested in the nomination processes for specific states or need assistance with your application strategy, our experts are equipped to help you navigate the complexities of the migration landscape. Reach out to us today to maximise your chances of a successful migration outcome!

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