Australia invites skilled individuals to settle in Queensland

You can start working as soon as you arrive in Queensland by doing one of the following: working for one or more employers, doing two part-time jobs, or starting your own business as an owner-operator.

Applicable regions

You must live and work within one of the following postcodes to be eligible for the 491 Regional visas:

4019–4022, 4025, 4037, 4074, 4076–4078, 4124–4125, 4133, 4183–4184, 4207–4275, 4280–4287, 4300–4301, 4303–4498, 4500–4512, 4514–4519, 4521, 4550–4575, 4580–4895.

You will not be qualified for nomination for the Skilled Nominated (Permanent) visa

(subclass 190) if you are currently in possession of a Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) or have applied for one. The Skilled Regional (Provisional) Visa (subclass 489) is similarly subject to this restriction.

Those who have been nominated and applied for their 491 visas as of March 5, 2022, are subject to the aforementioned postcodes.

To be eligible for a Queensland nomination, you must meet both the Australian Department of Home Affairs criteria and Migration Queensland criteria for your chosen visa category.

What are the eligibility criteria to get the nomination in Queensland?

Eligibility criteria for Home Affairs (Australian Government)

Have a score of 65 or above on the points exam, including state nomination points;
Have a favorable skills evaluation in your nominated occupation;
be under 45 years old;
If invited to lodge an application for a 190 or 491 visa, submit additional documents and meet the minimal English language criterion of competent, unless your evaluating authority specifies a higher level.

Eligibility criteria for Migration Queensland:

Score at least 80 on the points exam for the 190 (unless otherwise stated) and 65 on the 491
Work in a profession that is included on the Offshore Queensland Skilled Occupation List (QSOL)
Speak English at a Proficient level or higher (unless otherwise stated)
Have a minimum of three years of post-study employment experience. Note: Prior to submitting an EOI, you must be working in the profession you listed on your application or one that is substantially connected to it.

Please be aware that invitations will only be given to individuals who meet Queensland’s minimum requirements. No extensions will be given, and applicants who are invited must have their paperwork prepared and uploaded within 7 days of being invited. Processing timeframes are currently between 4 and 6 weeks from the date of your invitation.

What is the application process for Migration Queensland?

Step 1: Review your eligibility requirements, visa requirements, and document checklist. Before you submit your EOI, make sure you meet the requirements of both Migration Queensland and the Home Affairs Immigration Eligibility Criteria. Additionally, make sure you have all the necessary paperwork, including registration proof if your occupation so requires.

Step 2: Use SkillSelect to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for Queensland state nomination. The only people who will be chosen are those who choose “Queensland” as their nomination state.

Step 3: All EOIs that satisfy the Home Affairs Immigration Eligibility Criteria and Migration Queensland requirements are evaluated by Migration Queensland. If you are chosen, you will get an email inviting you to submit an application and request the necessary paperwork.

Step 4: Get an invitation from Migration Queensland

Applicant must upload the desired documents,
Make the non-refundable application fee a part of your final application. Do not pay the application fee until you have been invited to apply and until you have uploaded all of the required papers.

Following the date of the invitation, you have 14 days to submit your application. If you don’t submit your application by the deadline, it will be closed, and you’ll have to submit a new EOI if you wish to reapply for Queensland nomination.

Step 5: The Department of Home Affairs will invite you to submit your visa application after receiving and approving your completed application through Migration Queensland. Your application must be submitted to them within 60 days.

What is the documentation required for Migration Queensland?

You can submit an application for a subclass 190 or subclass 491 regional nomination if you are a skilled worker who resides abroad.

Please make sure you are aware of the application process
The requirements for your chosen visa must be met by both Home Affairs and Migration Queensland, and you must have the necessary paperwork ready before submitting an EOI.

If you match the conditions for a Queensland state nomination, Migration Queensland could extend an invitation for you to submit more supporting documents.