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2022 – 2023 NSW Nomination FULL Requirements

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Last update of this blog: 9/3/2023

If you are looking for pathways to permanent residency in Australia, you must have heard of state nomination. It is another options for you to apply PR apart from the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189). Click here to learn more about state nomination.

State nomination eligibility differs in different states. In this article, we are going to dive deeper into the state nomination requirements of New South Wales.

Also read:
2022 – 2023 Queensland State Nomination
2022 – 2023 South Australia State Nomination
2022 – 2023 Western Australia State Nomination
2022 – 2023 ACT State Nomination
2022 – 2023 NT State Nomination
2022 – 2023 Victoria State Nomination
2022 – 2023 Tasmania State Nomination

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State nomination can be obtained through Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) or Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) in New South Wales.

Visa subclass 190 minimum criteria

  • Meet all requirements outlined by Home Affairs for 190 visa
  • You are skilled in an occupation within an ANZSCO unit group on the NSW skills list, and is eligible for the visa
  • You are currently residing in NSW, or offshore, and have continuously done so for a minimum period of six months
  • You have submitted an EOI SkillSelect seeking nomination for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) only and NSW only

Visa subclass 491 nomination criteria

Pathway 1 - Apply directly to a Regional Development Australia (RDA) office

Stream A - Established work history with a regional NSW-based employer

  • You must be currently living and working in a designated regional area of NSW, and have continuously done so for the past 12 months
  • Your nominated occupation must be eligible for the Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491)
  • Your qualifying skilled employment in the twelve months immediately before applying must be: 
    • In your nominated (or closely related) occupation; and
    • With the same regional NSW-based employer; and
    • Deemed skilled by NSW; and
    • Paid a minimum of the TSMIT salary level of $53,900 (prorated if under 38 hours per week) from your qualifying employer in your nominated (or closely related) occupation

Stream B - My skilled are required in regional NSW

To be eligible to apply under this stream, you must: 

  • Be skilled in an occupation that is: 
  • Be currently residing in NSW, or offshore, and have continuously done so for a minimum period of three months

Pathway 2 - Be invited to apply by Investment NSW

To be considered for NSW nomination under Pathway 2 you must:  

  • Be skilled in an occupation that is: 
  • Be currently residing in NSW, or offshore, and have continuously done so for a minimum period of three months  
  • Have submitted an EOI in SkillSelect seeking nomination for the Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) only and NSW only

Not clear about the details? Not sure if you are eligible or not? Want some tailored advice from professionals? Contact AAS now to plan your migration journey together.

Also read:

2022 – 2023 Queensland State Nomination
2022 – 2023 South Australia State Nomination
2022 – 2023 Western Australia State Nomination
2022 – 2023 ACT State Nomination
2022 – 2023 NT State Nomination
2022 – 2023 Victoria State Nomination
2022 – 2023 Tasmania State Nomination

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