South Australia has officially launched its 2024-2025 General Skilled Migration program, presenting new opportunities for skilled workers looking to migrate to Australia. This program offers nominations for the 190 Skilled Nominated Visa and the 491 Skilled Work Regional Visa, targeting various professions across multiple streams.
Program Overview
For the 2024-2025 program year, South Australia has allocated a total of 3,800 visa nomination places: 3,000 for the 190 visa and 800 for the 491 visa.
This year, 464 occupations are available for onshore applicants, a slight decrease from the 503 occupations offered last year. The focus remains on attracting skilled migrants who can contribute to South Australia’s economy and community.
What Are the 190 and 491 Visas?
- The 190 Skilled Nominated Visa allows nominated skilled workers to live and work in Australia as permanent residents.
- The 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa is for skilled individuals nominated by a state or territory government to live and work in regional Australia. It is a 5-year visa, and applicants can apply for permanent residence after 3 years from the time the visa is granted.
To apply for either the 190 or 491 visa, candidates must be invited by a state or territory.
Streams and Eligibility
South Australia’s General Skilled Migration program offers four nomination streams, each with specific eligibility requirements:
1. Skilled Employment in South Australia Stream:
This stream is designed for individuals currently living and working in South Australia.
Requirements:
- Occupation must be on South Australia’s Skilled Occupation List.
- Full-time employment for at least 12 months in a job related to the nominated occupation, working at least 30 hours per week.
- Must be under 45 years old.
- Valid and positive skills assessment for the nominated occupation.
- Have at least Competent English.
- Have at least 65 points in the Department of Home Affairs’ points test.
2. South Australian Graduates Stream:
This stream is designed for individuals that have studied in South Australia and are currently living and working in South Australia.
Requirements:
- Have the occupation on South Australia Occupation List.
- Have completed at least 75% of your qualification in South Australia.
- Resided in South Australia for at least one year during studies.
- Have been residing and working in South Australia for at least the last 6 months. The employment must be full-time (at least 30 hours per week), related to the nominated occupation, and at the same skill level.
- Be under 45 years old.
- Have a valid and positive skills assessment for your nominated occupation.
- Have at least Competent English.
- Have at least 65 points in the Department of Home Affairs’ points test.
3. Outer Regional Skilled Employment Stream:
This stream caters to those living and working in Outer Regional South Australia such as Mount Gambier, Port Lincoln and Por Augusta.
Here you can check all the post codes that are Outer Regional South Australia.
Requirements:
- Have the occupation on SA Occupation List.
- Have been employed full-time in their nominated occupation for at least 9 The job must involve working at least 30 hours per week and be related to the nominated occupation.
- Your job needs to be directly related to your nominated occupation and should match the skill level required for that occupation. For South Australian nomination, this typically means your job should fall within the same Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) Sub-Major Group, as indicated by the first two digits of the ANZSCO code.
- Be under 45 years old.
- Have a valid and positive skills assessment for your nominated occupation.
- Have at least Competent English.
- Have at least 65 points in the Department of Home Affairs’ points test.
4. Offshore Stream:
Offshore applicants seeking to move to South Australia can also apply. The first step for these applicants is to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through SkillSelect, ensuring that South Australia is selected as the preferred state or territory.
How to Apply for the 190 or 491 Visa in South Australia
The first step is to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) and a Registration of Interest (ROI) and wait to potentially be invited.
If you are interested in applying for a nomination through South Australia’s General Skilled Migration program, it is crucial to ensure that you meet the specific requirements of your chosen stream.
If you need assistance with your EOI and ROI, please contact us.
You can book an appointment online or call us at (+61) 8 8351 9956.
Our team of experienced Immigration Lawyers and Migration Agents look forward to assisting you with your visa application.
Based in Adelaide, South Australia, we provide Australian immigration advice to people and businesses from all over the world.
Sources:
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/what-we-do/migration-program-planning-levels
