To meet minimum Migration Queensland requirements, you must:
| Requirement | Skilled Nominated (Permanent) visa (subclass 190) | Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) |
|---|---|---|
| Points | Have a points test result of 65 or higher | Have a points test result of 65 or higher |
| Occupation | Have an occupation on Home Affairs list of eligible skilled occupations LIN 19/051, with a focus on helping address verified shortages in Queensland’s growing industries. | Have an occupation on Home Affairs list of eligible skilled occupations LIN 19/051, with a focus on helping address verified shortages in Queensland’s growing industries. |
| English | Have Proficient English or higher | Have Proficient English or higher |
| Work experience* | Have been living and working in Queensland for at least the last 6 months. This work experience must have been:After you obtained your qualificationClosely related to your nominated occupationAt least 30 hours per weekWhen you submit your EOI for Queensland nomination, you must still be employed in a role that meets the above requirements. | Have been living and working in regional Queensland for at least the last 3 months. This work experience must have been:After you obtained your qualificationClosely related to your nominated occupationAt least 30 hours per weekWhen you submit your EOI for Queensland nomination, you must still be employed in a role that meets the above requirements. |
| Evidence of ongoing employment | Have evidence that your employment is ongoing for a further 12 months. This is counted from when you submit your EOI. | Have evidence that your employment is ongoing for a further 6 months. This is counted from when you submit your EOI. |
| Commitment to living in Queensland | Must commit to living and working in Queensland for 2 years from date your visa is granted. | Must commit to living and working in regional Queensland for 3 years from date your visa is granted. |
