Australia: Queensland Opens State Nominated Migration Program for 2024-25

Queensland has officially announced its State Nominated Migration Program for 2024-25.

Visa Categories for Queensland Nomination

1. Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)
2. Skilled Work Regional Visa (Subclass 491)

Pathways for Queensland Migration Nomination

1. Skilled workers currently living in Queensland.
2. Skilled workers based outside of Australia.
3. Graduates from Queensland universities.
4. Small business owners (SBO) under the 491 visa.

If you meet the eligibility requirements, please study the document checklists accessible on the Department of Home Affairs and Migration Queensland websites. This will make it easier to assemble all of the paperwork required for a successful application.

Queensland State Nominated Migration Program Allocations for 2024-25

The Australian Government has confirmed the number of nomination places allocated to Migration Queensland for the 2024-25 State Nominated Migration Program.

For the 2024-25 financial year, Queensland has been given a total of 1,200 nomination spots, distributed as follows:

Visa Category	Number of Allocations
Skilled Nominated (Permanent) visa (subclass 190)	600
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)	600
Total	1,200

If you want to apply for a Queensland nomination, you should follow the steps mentioned below:

Step 1: Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through SkillSelect

After checking your eligibility, the next step is to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) via SkillSelect. Make sure all relevant details, including your work experience, are included in the submission.

When filling out the EOI, if you want to be considered for a Queensland nomination, select ‘Queensland’ as your only state of interest. This increases your chances of receiving an invitation to apply.

Step 2: Submit a Registration of Interest (ROI) for Queensland Nomination

You are only allowed to submit one Registration of Interest (ROI) for Queensland nomination. To complete this, you will need the following details:

1. Your EOI number from SkillSelect.
2. The visa subclass and skilled occupation you are applying for.
3. Additional information such as:
   • Passport number.
   • Residential and employment postcodes.
   • Estimated annual salary (for onshore applicants only).
   • Details of your skilled partner (if applicable).

Step 3: Migration Queensland Selects and Invites Applicants

Throughout the financial year, Migration Queensland will select and send invitations to candidates who meet the requirements.

Step 4: If You Receive an Invitation to Apply for Queensland Nomination

The process is competitive, and receiving an invitation is not guaranteed. If you are selected, Migration Queensland will send an invitation to the email address listed in your EOI.

You will have 14 calendar days to:

1. Upload the necessary documents and complete the application form.
2. Pay the non-refundable application fee.

Migration Queensland will review your application based on the information in your EOI and ROI. They may ask for additional information if required.

Note: If you cannot provide the necessary documents within the given timeframe, your application will be closed.

Step 5: Submit Your Skilled Visa Application to the Australian Government

Once nominated, you will receive an invitation from the Department of Home Affairs to apply for your visa. You will have 60 days to complete and submit your visa application.