NSW State Nomination - Subclass 190 and 491

You require NSW State Nomination in order to apply for the State Nominated (Subclass 190) or Regional Nominated Visa (Subclass 491) in NSW.

Today we are going to discuss:

- The requirements for NSW State Nomination
- What occupations can apply for NSW State Nomination
- Where to find more information on NSW State Migration
- How to apply for NSW State Nomination.

Relevant Links:
• NSW Skilled Occupation List - https://www.nsw.gov.au/topics/visas-a...
• PTA 491 LINK - https://pathwaytoaus.com/services/vis...
• PTA 190 LINK - https://pathwaytoaus.com/services/vis...


State/Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190):
The State Nominated is a permanent visa to Australia. You can live anywhere in NSW (including Sydney).


What occupations are eligible for this?
• In NSW to be invited for the 190, you must pass a skill assessment in a target sector.


What are the requirements:
In order to be eligible for consideration:
• have submitted an EOI in SkillSelect
• be under 45 years of age
• have at least Competent English
• have a valid Skills Assessment in a NSW target sector
• have achieved at least 65 points
• be either:
o currently employed in NSW where your employment meets the standard for claiming skilled employment in your nominated occupation, or
o have genuinely resided in NSW for a minimum period of three months

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Skilled Regional (Subclass 491):
The Skilled Regional Visa (Subclass 491) is a 5 year open work visa that converts into PR after as little as 3 years. You can only live in a regional area (not in Sydney) on this visa.

What occupations are eligible for this?
Unlike the 190, there are a few different streams of eligibility for the 491 visa:

Stream 1 — I am living and working in Regional NSW
• hold a valid skills assessment for an occupation that appears on the Stream 1 Combined Occupation List.
• have been living in a designated regional area of NSW for at least the previous twelve months; and
• have been working in your nominated occupation, or a closely related occupation, in a designated regional area of NSW, for at least the previous twelve months

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Stream 2 — I have recently completed study in Regional NSW
• hold a valid skills assessment for an occupation that appears on your nominated region's occupation list
• have completed study or education with an education provider, where:
o the study was completed within the previous 24 months
o the education provider is in a designated regional area in NSW
o the study meets the Australian study requirement (as determined by Home Affairs); and
o the qualification obtained from this study was assessed as closely related to your nominated occupation by the relevant assessing authority; and
• have lived in a designated regional area of NSW while completing your study

Stream 3 — I am skilled in an occupation required in Regional NSW
• hold a valid skills assessment for an occupation that appears on your nominated region's occupation list
• Be currently residing in an Australian state or territory (So you can technically apply from anywhere in Australia)


What are the requirements:
In order to be eligible for consideration:
• have submitted an EOI in SkillSelect
• be under 45 years of age
• have at least Competent English
• have a valid Skills Assessment in a relevant occupation
• have achieved at least 65 points
• Meet the stream requirements

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Nomination process
NSW nomination for the Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) is now by invitation only. Below are the steps to apply for NSW nomination:
1. Complete an EOI in SkillSelect
2. Register your interest during a submission window
3. Be invited to apply
4. Apply to an RDA office where your skills are required within 14 days

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