The Skilled Visa Nomination Program in the state of Victoria for the year 2023 – 2024 (SUBCLASS 190 & SUBCLASS 491) has officially commenced. To be considered for nomination by the state, you are required to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) application.
Candidates residing in the state of Victoria, as well as those living overseas, should submit their EOI after reviewing the eligibility criteria for:
- Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190)
- Skilled Work Regional Visa (subclass 491)
Expression of Interest (EOI) Application Process
To apply for nomination for a Victoria state visa, you need to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) and be invited by the state. The information you provide in your Expression of Interest on the SkillSelect platform will be used in the assessment of your EOI application.
Consequently, you may be required to answer some questions in your EOI application. Therefore, it is important to keep your information updated in your Expression of Interest, including your current place of residence.
What is the Skilled Nominated Visa (SUBCLASS 190)?
This is a permanent visa for skilled migrants. You must receive a nomination from the state of Victoria before applying for this visa. If you are in Australia, you must be living in Victoria at the time of nomination.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to apply for the Skilled Nominated Visa (SUBCLASS 190) nomination in Victoria, you must:
- Commit to living in Victoria.
- Have your Expression of Interest (EOI) selected.
- Be under 45 years of age.
- Be proficient in English.
- Have a valid skills assessment for an occupation on the eligible skilled occupation list for this visa type.
- Score a minimum of 65 points in the Australian government’s points test for your Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect.
What is the Skilled Work Regional Visa (SUBCLASS 491)?
The Skilled Work Regional Visa (SUBCLASS 491) allows skilled migrants to live, study, and work in designated areas for up to 5 years, with a pathway to permanent residency.
You must receive a nomination from the state of Victoria before you can apply for this visa. After 3 years, individuals with a 491 visa may be eligible to apply for a 191 visa for permanent residency.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to apply for the Skilled Work Regional Visa (SUBCLASS 491) nomination in Victoria, you must:
- Commit to living in a regional area of Victoria.
- Have your Expression of Interest (EOI) selected.
- Be under 45 years of age.
- Be proficient in English.
- Have a valid skills assessment for an occupation on the eligible skilled occupation list for this visa type.
- If you are in Australia, you must be living and working in a regional area of Victoria at the time of nomination. Please note that some outer suburbs of Melbourne are included in the regional area of Victoria by the Department of Home Affairs.
- Commit to living and working in a regional area of Victoria.
- Score a minimum of 65 points in the Australian government’s points test for your Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect.
Source: LiveinMelbourne
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