A Freedom of Information report released in June 2021 shows the numbers of subclass 190 visas granted each month, and the total of applications still in the pipeline, at 31 May 2021.
The Subclass 190, Skilled Nominated visa, lets nominated skilled … Read the rest
The Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL) identifies 44 occupations which fill critical skills. But note, the list is temporary and priority occupations may change at any time, even after application.
These lists are commonly used for subclasses 190 and 491 applications.… Read the rest
Due to the COVID-19 coronavirus, some Australian Governments are not accepting new applications for some visas. These include both 190 and 491 subclasses.
Subclass 190 applications are closed to overseas applicants in South Australia and Tasmania.
Northern Territory is closed to offshore general skilled migration, in … Read the rest
A Freedom of Information request, released in January 2020, has shown that the numbers of Skilled Visa grants has been reducing over the years between 2014 and 2019.
The grant numbers have dropped from an average of about 10,300 per month, down … Read the rest
The Queensland State Nomination Skilled Program is OPEN again from 25 November 2019 for:
You must submit a BRAND NEW EOI from 25 November 2019.
EOIs submitted or … Read the rest
Business and Skilled Migration Queensland (BSMQ) is the state nominating body for the Queensland Government, and a business unit of Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ).
In partnership with the Department of Home Affairs, BSMQ nominates successful skilled and businesses applicants … Read the rest
The Skilled Nominated visa (Subclass 190) allows nominated skilled workers to live and work in Australia as permanent residents.
It is a points tested visa, and you must have an occupation on the relevant skilled list, with a suitable skills assessment for your … Read the rest
Points Available for characteristics of Applicants for Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
Age
If you are eligible for PR then it is best to get PR directly.
If you do the Student Visa first, then you are just doing an extra visa application, or two, and … Read the rest
