2024-2025 NSW Skilled Migration Program

The NSW Skilled Migration Program is now open, designed to align with the NSW Government's efforts to tackle skill shortages across the state. The latest skilled occupation lists have been published.

Priority Sectors in NSW Include:

• Construction (infrastructure and housing)

• Renewables (net-zero and clean energy)

• Care Economy (aged care, disability services, and early childhood education)

• Digital and Cyber (across all sectors)

• Education(teachers)

• Agriculture and Agrifood

• Advanced Manufacturing

Invitation Rounds

Invitation rounds for NSW nomination under the Subclass 190 visa will commence shortly and will take place regularly until the allocation is filled.

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: Have a valid skills assessment for an occupation that is both:

  • listed on the eligible skilled occupation list for this visa; and 

  • falls within an ANZSCO unit group identified on the NSW Skills List 

• 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.

Meeting the above basic criteria is no guarantee an invitation to lodge a State Sponsorship will be received. State nomination is highly competitive.  

The Subclass 491 Nomination will consist of three pathways. Pathway 1 and 3 will open soon. 

here are three pathways to NSW nomination for this visa: 

• Pathway 1 – Apply if you’re currently employed with a regional NSW employer.

• Pathway 2 – Be invited to apply by Investment NSW.

• Pathway 3 – Apply if you recently graduated from a Regional NSW institution.

NSW nomination for this visa under 'Pathway 2' is exceptionally competitive

To navigate the complexities of the application process and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, consider booking a consultation with one of our experienced Registered Migration Agents who work with complex matters every day.

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.