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The Australian Government has published the state nomination allocations for the 2024-25 program year. These allocations are assigned to each state and territory for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) and the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491).
Here is a detailed allocation breakdown for each state and territory in Australia:
State and Territory Nomination Allocations:
The Migration Program in Australia permits states and territories to nominate qualified candidates for specific visa categories. These categories include:
- Skilled – Nominated (subclass 190): This is a permanent visa for skilled workers who receive a nomination from an Australian state or territory government. It grants visa holders the right to live and work in Australia as permanent residents.
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) (subclass 491): This provisional visa is for skilled workers nominated by an Australian state or territory government or sponsored by an eligible family member residing in a designated regional area. It allows visa holders to live, work, and study in these designated regional areas for up to five years and offers a pathway to permanent residency.
Each state and territory in Australia has its own criteria for evaluating and nominating eligible visa applicants. Consequently, the requirements and eligibility criteria can differ depending on the jurisdiction.
ACT Nomination Allocations for 2024-25
The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Government can address local skills shortages and labor market needs through a specific part of the Australian Migration Program called the state/territory nominated stream. This allows the ACT to nominate individuals for visas based on the region’s needs.
The Australian Government assigns several nomination places to the ACT each year. For the 2024-25 financial year, the ACT has been allocated 1,800 nomination places. These allocations are split into two distinct categories:
- ACT Subclass 190 nomination: This category has 1,000 places. It is intended for individuals who wish to live and work permanently in the ACT.
- ACT Subclass 491 nomination: This category has 800 places. It is for individuals who want to live and work in the ACT on a provisional basis before applying for permanent residency.
Nomination Allocations for ACT 2023-24
For the 2023-24 financial year, the Australian Government has allocated 1,200 nomination places to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT).
| Financial Year | Total Allocation | ACT Permanent 190 Nomination | ACT Provisional 491 Nomination |
| 2023-24 | 1,200 | 600 | 600 |
When the ACT nominates an individual, it triggers an invitation for that person to apply for a visa from the Department of Home Affairs. However, being nominated by the ACT does not guarantee a successful visa application. The individual must still meet all the visa criteria established by the Department of Home Affairs.
Skilled Visa Allocations for Victoria 2024-25
For the 2024-25 program, the Australian Government has designated 5,000 skilled visa nomination positions specifically for Victoria.
Victoria’s allocation encompasses:
| Visa Type | Allocations |
|---|---|
| Skilled Nominated visa (Subclass 190) | 3,000 places |
| Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (Subclass 190) | 2,000 places |
Number of Nomination Allocations for 2023-24
In the 2023-24 period, the Australian Government allocated Victoria a total of 3,300 skilled visa places. This allocation comprised 2,700 places for the subclass 190 visa and 600 places for the subclass 491 visa. Approximately 3,200 of these nominations have already been utilized.
Nomination Allocation for NSW
New South Wales (NSW) has been allocated 3,000 spots for the Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190) visa and 2,000 spots for the Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491) visa for the 2024-25 period.
| Visa Category | Allocations for 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190) | 3,000 |
| Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491) | 2,000 |
Number of Nomination Allocations for NT
The Northern Territory (NT) has been allocated 800 spots each for both the Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190) visa and the Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491) visa for the 2024-25 period.
| Visa Category | Allocations for 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190) | 800 |
| Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491) | 800 |
Nominaiton Allocations for QLD
Queensland (QLD) has been allocated 600 spots each for the Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190) visa and the Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491) visa for the 2024-25 period.
| Visa Category | Allocations for 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190) | 600 |
| Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491) | 600 |
SA Nomination Allocations
South Australia (SA) has been allocated 3,000 spots for the Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190) visa and 800 spots for the Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491) visa for the 2024-25 period.
| Visa Category | Allocations for 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190) | 3,000 |
| Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491) | 800 |
TAS Nomination Allocations
Tasmania (TAS) has been allocated 2,100 spots for the Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190) visa and 760 spots for the Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491) visa for the 2024-25 period.
| Visa Category | Allocations for 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190) | 2,100 |
| Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491) | 760 |
Allocations for WA
Western Australia (WA) has been allocated 3,000 spots for the Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190) visa and 2,000 spots for the Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491) visa for the 2024-25 period.
| Visa Category | Allocations for 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190) | 3,000 |
| Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491) | 2,000 |
For detailed updates on the 2024-25 program, including eligibility criteria and program timelines, please refer to the Live in Melbourne website once the information becomes available.