State Nomination Allocation for 190 Visa and 491 Visa FY 2024-25
The Australian government has announced the state nomination allocation for 190 Visa and 491 Visa. The current state nomination is applicable for the 2024-25 program year. There are a total of 16,500 state nomination places for 190 Visa and 9,760 state nomination places for 491 Visa.
Below is the breakdown across the Australian states and territories.
State Nomination Allocation in Australia Capital Territory
The total state nomination allocation for the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) is 1,800 places. The allocation is divided into:
- 1,000 state nomination places for 190 Visa
- 800 state nomination places for 491 Visa
The first Canberra Matrix invitation round was held on 08 August 2024 and the next one is expected to be held before 27 September 2024.
Learn more: ACT Migration – Government Nomination Program Update
State Nomination Allocation in New South Wales
The total state nomination allocation for New South Wales (NSW) is 5,000 places. The allocation is divided into:
- 3,000 state nomination places for 190 Visa
- 2,000 state nomination places for 491 Visa
The NSW government emphasizes the invitation round will be held throughout the financial year. However, there’s no exact or publicly announced date.
Read more: NSW State Nomination Update for 2023-24
State Nomination Allocation in Northern Territory
The total allocation for the Northern Territory (NT) is 1,600 places. The allocation is divided equally into:
- 800 state nomination places for 190 Visa
- 800 state nomination places for 491 Visa
The Northern Territory government has opened the Registration of Interest application for offshore candidates under the NT Family and Job Offer streams. Meanwhile, the Priority Occupation stream will remain closed until further notice.
Read more: Northern Territory State Nomination Update – 2024
State Nomination Allocation in Queensland
The total state nomination allocation for Queensland (QLD) is 1,200 places. The allocation is divided equally into:
- 600 state nomination places for 190 Visa
- 600 state nomination places for 491 Visa
There’s no update yet on the opening of Queensland state nomination program.
State Nomination Allocation in South Australia
The total allocation for South Australia (SA) is 3,800 places. The allocation is divided equally into:
- 3,000 state nomination places for 190 Visa
- 800 state nomination places for 491 Visa
The government of South Australia has opened the state nomination program for both onshore and offshore candidates. The program is now available for 190 Visa and 491 Visa candidates only. The government does not accept new application for 188 Visa following the closure of the visa program
Learn more: South Australia State Nomination Update 2024-25
State Nomination Allocation in Tasmania
The total allocation for Tasmania (TAS) is 2,860 places. The allocation is divided into:
- 2,100 state nomination places for 190 Visa
- 760 state nomination places for 491 Visa
Some changes are in place for the state nomination program in Tasmania, including an increase in the nomination application fee to AUD 360 (plus AUD 36 of GST).
Read more: Tasmanian Skilled Migration Program Is Pricier in 2024
State Nomination Allocation in Victoria
The total state nomination allocation for Victoria (VIC) is 5,000 places. The allocation is divided into:
- 3,000 state nomination places for 190 Visa
- 2,000 state nomination places for 491 Visa
The Victoria state nomination program has opened for onshore and offshore candidates on 14 August 2024. Some changes are in place especially for the 491 Victoria state nomination program, mainly on its living arrangements and employment requirements.
Read more: Victoria State Nomination Update 2024-2025
State Nomination Allocation in WA
The total state nomination allocation for Western Australia (WA) is 5,000 places. The allocation is divided into:
- 3,000 state nomination places for 190 Visa
- 2,000 state nomination places for 491 Visa
The Western Australia state nomination program opened on 19 July 2024. The good news is that the nomination application remains free. The invitation round is expected to be held on every first week each month, beginning in August 2024.
Learn more: State Nomination WA Update
What does it mean to you?
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