NSW is open for applications 2024-2025

• Compliance with all Department visa requirements
• A valid skills assessment for an occupation listed on the relevant SOL and NSW priority occupation list.
• Continuous residence in NSW or overseas for the last 6 months

• Pathway 1 – for candidates currently employed by a regional employer in NSW

• Pathway 2 – for candidates invited by Investment NSW

• Pathway 3 – for recent graduates of regional NSW educational institution

• Compliance with all Department visa requirements
• Working in regional NSW, continuously employed for the past 6 months in the nominated or closely related occupation
• Earning a salary at or above the TSMIT wage at the time of application

• Compliance with all Department visa requirements
• Occupation listed on both the SOL and NSW lists for visa 491
• Continuous residence in NSW or overseas for at least the past 3 months

• Compliance with all Department visa requirements
• Completed a bachelor’s degree or above from an institution located in a designated regional area of NSW within the 2 years immediately before applying
• Qualification relevant to the nominated occupation
• Qualify you to claim points for ‘Study in regional Australia
• Occupation listed on both the SOL and NSW lists for visa 491.
• Continuous residence in NSW or overseas for at least the past 3 months

You’ll need documents clearly showing your name and address to confirm continuous residence in NSW or overseas:

• Bank statements showing salary deposits and daily transactions for at least six months.
• Lease or rental agreements.
• Utility bills (e.g., gas, water, electricity).
• Other bills (e.g., phone, internet).
• Driver’s license or ID card.

Generally, a short-term trip offshore, such as a holiday, would not affect your residency status in NSW if you maintain your residence in the state.

To be eligible, you must reside in NSW on a visa that permits you to live and work in the state. Any time spent on a tourist visa will not be considered as part of the required residency period.

• For visas 190 and 491 Pathway 2: Submit a new EOI in SkillSelect to be considered in future rounds
• For visas 491 Pathways 1 and 3: you cannot reapply within 6 months from the date of refusal

• Your application is generally processed within 6 weeks after payment
• Invitations are valid for only 14 days, no extensions are permitted. You must submit documents supporting your EOI claims within this period