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Queensland now has opened Stated-nominated and regional skilled visa programs to welcome skilled migrants to fill a range of critical skill shortages. Please note that you must submit a brand new EOI from Tuesday 26 October 2021 if you are a skilled applicant.
There are 2 types available, i) permanent residency which allows migrants to live and work in Queensland permanently (subclass 190) and ii) provisional visa which is a pathway to permanent residency ( subclass 491),
There are 2 streams for subclass 190 visa and 3 streams for subclass 491 visa. The detailed requirements for each stream are as follows:
| Subclass 190 | Subclass 491 |
Stream 1 - Skilled workers living in Queensland | Points-test: 80 or higher Occupation: have an occupation on Home Affairs’ relevant list of eligible skilled occupations (LIN 19/051). Work requirement: provide evidence of full-time post-qualification employment (minimum of 35 hours per week) over the past 6 months in Queensland in your nominated occupation immediately prior to submitting your EOI. Job offer: provide evidence of ongoing employment with a Queensland employer that is registered in Queensland for a further 12 months (minimum of 35 hours per week). | Points-test: 65 or higher Occupation: have an occupation on Home Affairs’ relevant list of eligible skilled occupations (LIN 19/051). Work requirement: provide evidence that you have been living in regional Queensland and undertaking full-time post-qualification employment (minimum of 35 hours per week) over the past 3 months in your nominated occupation immediately prior to submitting your EOI. Job offer: provide evidence of ongoing employment with a Queensland employer that is registered in Queensland for a further 12 months (minimum of 35 hours per week). This must be ongoing employment in a regional area. |
Stream 2 - Graduates of a Queensland university | PhD Graduates: Have an occupation on LIN 19/051. Finished 100% of course in Queensland and has had a decision on a thesis or graduated in the last 2 years. No job required. Master and Bachelor Graduates: Unavailable. | PhD Graduates: Have an occupation on LIN 19/051. Finished 100% of course in Queensland and has had a decision on a thesis or graduated in the last 2 years. No job required. Master and Bachelor Graduates: Have an occupation on LIN 19/051. Studied at a Queensland university/Institute. Completed 100% of course. GPA 6.0 or higher. Have Proficient English or higher. Have a minimum of 3 months’ work experience of at least 20 hours per week (after graduation) in the nominated or closely related occupation. Job offer for a minimum of 20 hours per week for 12 months. |
Stream 3 - Small business owners | Unavailable. | This pathway is for migrants who are currently living and operating a small business in a regional area. You must have an occupation that is on the Home Affairs Legislative Instrument LIN 19/051 and a have a positive skills assessment in an occupation on this instrument. You must also have full-time work rights and not currently be studying. |
Applicable regions | Living and working in Queensland. | You must live and work within one of the following post codes to be eligible for this visa: 4124–4125, 4133, 4183–4184, 4207–4275, 4280–4287, 4306–4498, 4507, 4517–4519, 4550–4575, 4580–4895. |
Please contact us for more details if you are interested.