2024-2025 Victoria State Nomination Update
Victoria state nomination is now open for new 190 and 491 visa candidates, both onshore and offshore. Some updates are in place for the 2024-2025 Victoria State Skilled Nomination program, especially for the 491 Visa state nomination, and ONE derland Consulting has summarised them below.
Victoria State Nomination Update 14 August 2024
On 14 August 2024, the Victoria Government announced the reopening of the program for onshore and offshore candidates who wish to migrate to the state on 491 Visa or 190 Visa.
If you want to be nominated for Victoria state nomination, ensure to update or lodge an Expression of Interest (EOI) through DHA’s SkillSelect, then submit a Registration of Interest (ROI) application here.
The Victoria Government has received a total of 5,000 state nomination allocations for the 2024-2025 program year, which consists of the following:
- 3,000 places for 190 Visa
- 2,000 places for 491 Visa
The state nomination allocation shows more enormous opportunities ahead for you who have been planning on migrating to Victoria under a 491 Visa or 190 Visa.
Victoria State Nomination Update for 491 Visa Program
There are some updated requirements for the 491 Victoria state nomination program. The revised requirements are mainly about the living arrangements and employment requirements that both onshore and offshore candidates should meet.
Living Arrangements in Regional Area for 491 Visa Candidates
If you live onshore (in Australia), you must reside in the regional area of Victoria. The Victoria Government will not consider the Registration of INterests (ROIs) from onshore applicants who don’t live in the regional area of Victoria.
Several areas in Victoria are regional for migration purposes, such as Mornington Peninsula, Pakenham, and Geelong. The complete list of regional areas in Victoria is here.
The Victoria Government may offer limited exceptions on a case-by-case basis for residents of border communities.
But what if you’re residing offshore (outside Australia)? Don’t worry! The Victoria Government also opens for offshore candidates’ 491 Visa state nomination. There are no requirements to live in the Regional Area of Victoria.
As part of the visa terms, you and any secondary visa holders may be required to reside, work, and study in a designated regional area of Victoria once the visa is granted.
Read more: Reason to Live and Work in Australian Regional Area – Complete Information
Employment Requirements for 491 Visa Candidates
If you live in Victoria’s regional area, you must:
- Be employed by a skilled employer with a physical presence in the region. A business with a virtual or proxy office is not considered physically located in regional Victoria.
- Provide an estimate of your annual income in your Registration of Interest (ROI). The occupation does not need to be relevant or the same as your nominated occupation. Your income must come from a skilled occupation in a Regional Area with no minimum work hours required.
Suppose you are unemployed, working in a non-skilled occupation, or working for an employer not physically in regional Victoria. In that case, you are not eligible to submit a 491 Visa nomination for Victoria.
If you live overseas:
- You don’t need to include your income in your Registration of Interest (ROI) application.
- The Victoria Government prioritises offshore 491 Visa ROIs with expertise in healthcare, social services, and education (particularly early childhood).
How to Apply for Victoria State Nomination?
To apply for the Victoria state nomination program, you must pass the following steps:
1. Check your eligibility
Ensure that you meet the requirements for a 190 Visa or 491 Visa as the Department of Home Affairs specified.
2. Submit your Expression of Interest (EOI)
Submit or update your Expression of Interest (EOI) to the Australian Department of Home Affairs through SkillSelect.
3. Submit your Registration of Interest (ROI)
Use the EOI number provided by SkillSelect, register an account on the Live in Melbourne portal and submit a Registration of Interest (ROI) for Victorian visa nomination. The ROI is a crucial step in the application process as it allows the Victoria Government to assess your suitability for the state nomination.
4. Submit your nomination application
Once invited, submit a nomination application through the Live in Melbourne portal.
5. Submit your visa application
If your nomination application is approved, you must submit a visa application through the IMMIAccount portal.
Have you lodged an ROI application but have yet to receive a good outcome? You may book an appointment with our Registered Migration Agent to discuss this matter. Our agent can provide expert advice and guidance to help you navigate the application process successfully.
Invitation Rounds and Victoria’s ROI Ranking Factors
It is important to note that the invitation rounds will occur throughout the year with no specific dates. The program is also expected to close to new ROIs in 2025 at a date to be announced.
If you wish to be invited for the 2024-2025 Victoria state nomination, it’s best to submit your EOI and ROI as soon as possible. The longer you hold the process, the less likely you are to be invited.
In addition, take note of these ROI ranking factors to boost your opportunity:
- Information on your Expression of Interest (EOI) application, including your age, English language level, years of experience, education level, occupational skill level, partner’s skill (if relevant), and income information (for onshore candidates).
- Prioritised occupations, including health, social services, education (including early childhood), construction, new energy, digital economy (for 491 Visa), advanced manufacturing (for 491 visa), hospitality and tourism (for 491 visa).
So, suppose you could reach more than 65 points in your EOI application and work in one of the prioritised occupations above. In that case, the chance of being invited for Victoria state nomination is widely open to you.
Find out how to improve your points as suggested by our Registered Migration Agent here
What Does It Mean To You?
Many people have been waiting for the Victoria State Nomination update. The prioritised processing for specific occupations may increase your chance of getting an invitation.
While the state nomination application may seem complex, especially with the Registration of Interest (ROI) and strategic planning on reaching the highest points possible, we are here to provide you with the necessary support to ease your concerns:
We’re here to help you with the Victoria State nomination program!
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