Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
NSW uses a selection-based invitation process to ensure that NSW nominees are aligned with the skills needs of the state's economy. You cannot directly apply for NSW nomination.
To be considered for NSW nomination, you must meet the following basic criteria:
- Visa eligibility: Ensure you meet all visa requirements outlined by Home Affairs for this visa.
- Skills assessment: Ensure you have a valid skills assessment in an occupation on the eligible skilled occupation list for this visa.
- Residency: Ensure you are either currently residing:
- in NSW and have continuously resided in NSW for a minimum period of six months; or
- offshore and have continuously resided offshore for a minimum period of six months
Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491)
NSW nomination for this visa allows skilled migrants to live, work and study in designated regional areas of NSW for a period of 5 years.
There are two pathways to NSW nomination for this visa:
- Pathway 1 – Apply directly to Investment NSW if you have an established work history with a regional NSW-based employer.
- Pathway 2 – Be invited to apply by Investment NSW.
NSW nomination for this visa under 'Pathway 2' is exceptionally competitive. We strongly encourage anyone considering NSW nomination under 'Pathway 2' to consider all other migration pathways on the Home Affairs website and not wait to be invited to apply for NSW nomination.
To be considered for NSW nomination you must meet the following basic criteria:
- Visa eligibility: Meet all visa requirements outlined by Home Affairs for this visa.
- Skills assessment: Have a valid skills assessment in an occupation on the eligible skilled occupation list for this visa.
- Residency: Be either currently residing:
- in NSW and have continuously resided in NSW for a minimum period of three months; or
- offshore and have continuously resided offshore for a minimum period of three months.
