Victorian State Sponsorship Opens for 2023-2024

The Victorian State Sponsorship program has announced that its Skilled Migration Visa Nomination Program (2023-2024) is now open. The program allows skilled migrants to apply for state nomination, which is a requirement for the subclass 190 and subclass 491 visas.

To be eligible to apply for Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) nomination in the 2023-24 program, onshore applicants must be living and working in regional Victoria at the time of nomination.

Applicants are required to submit a Registration of Interest (ROI) to be considered for state nomination from Victoria.

Victoria consider the following factors in reviewing ROI's:

• Age

• English language level,

• years of experience in your nominated occupation

• education and occupation skill level,

• partner’s skill (if applicable),

• salary – onshore candidates only.

Certain occupations in the following industry sectors will also be prioritised:

• Health

• Social services

• Information Communication Technology (ICT)

• Early childhood and secondary education teachers

• Advanced manufacturing

• Infrastructure

• Renewable energy

• Hospitality and tourism – for the 491 visa

ROIs will be selected from September 2023. The program will close in early 2024 at a date to be confirmed.

Disclaimer: The information provided herein is of a general nature only and does not constitute immigration advice. For more detailed and case-specific information or advice, please get in touch with SCA Connect.