Victoria’s 2024-25 Skilled Visa Nomination program is now open with 5,000 spots. It includes 3,000 places for the permanent Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) and 2,000 for the provisional Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491). Apply via SkillSelect with an Expression of Interest (EOI) and a Registration of Interest (ROI) for Victorian nomination.
key points about the 2024-25 Skilled Visa Nomination program in Victoria :
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Program Open : The program is now accepting applications.
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Visa Types : Includes subclass 190 and 491 visas.
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Eligibility : Open to skilled professionals in Victoria or overseas.
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Subclass 190 : Permanent residency for living and working in Victoria.
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Subclass 491 : A 5-year provisional visa with PR pathway.
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Application Steps : Submit EOI via SkillSelect.
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ROI Required : Submit Registration of Interest (ROI) for nomination.
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Total Allocation : 5,000 visa nomination places.
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Subclass 190 Places : 3,000 allocated spots.
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Subclass 491 Places : 2,000 allocated spots.
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Targeted Sectors : Focus on high-demand occupations.
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Regional Focus : Encourages migration to regional Victoria.
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PR Pathway : PR after 3 years of living/working in regional areas.
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Skill Assessment : Positive skills assessment required.
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English Proficiency : Demonstrate through recognized tests like IELTS.