You require NSW State Nomination in order to apply for the State Nominated (Subclass 190) or Regional Nominated Visa (Subclass 491) in NSW.

Today we are going to discuss:

- The requirements for NSW State Nomination
- What occupations can apply for NSW State Nomination
- Where to find more information on NSW State Migration
- How to apply for NSW State Nomination.

Relevant Links:
• NSW Skilled Occupation List - [ Ссылка ]
• PTA 491 LINK - [ Ссылка ]
• PTA 190 LINK - [ Ссылка ]


State/Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190):
The State Nominated is a permanent visa to Australia. You can live anywhere in NSW (including Sydney).


What occupations are eligible for this?
• In NSW to be invited for the 190, you must pass a skill assessment in a target sector.


What are the requirements:
In order to be eligible for consideration:
• have submitted an EOI in SkillSelect
• be under 45 years of age
• have at least Competent English
• have a valid Skills Assessment in a NSW target sector
• have achieved at least 65 points
• be either:
o currently employed in NSW where your employment meets the standard for claiming skilled employment in your nominated occupation, or
o have genuinely resided in NSW for a minimum period of three months

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Skilled Regional (Subclass 491):
The Skilled Regional Visa (Subclass 491) is a 5 year open work visa that converts into PR after as little as 3 years. You can only live in a regional area (not in Sydney) on this visa.

What occupations are eligible for this?
Unlike the 190, there are a few different streams of eligibility for the 491 visa:

Stream 1 — I am living and working in Regional NSW
• hold a valid skills assessment for an occupation that appears on the Stream 1 Combined Occupation List.
• have been living in a designated regional area of NSW for at least the previous twelve months; and
• have been working in your nominated occupation, or a closely related occupation, in a designated regional area of NSW, for at least the previous twelve months

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Stream 2 — I have recently completed study in Regional NSW
• hold a valid skills assessment for an occupation that appears on your nominated region's occupation list
• have completed study or education with an education provider, where:
o the study was completed within the previous 24 months
o the education provider is in a designated regional area in NSW
o the study meets the Australian study requirement (as determined by Home Affairs); and
o the qualification obtained from this study was assessed as closely related to your nominated occupation by the relevant assessing authority; and
• have lived in a designated regional area of NSW while completing your study

Stream 3 — I am skilled in an occupation required in Regional NSW
• hold a valid skills assessment for an occupation that appears on your nominated region's occupation list
• Be currently residing in an Australian state or territory (So you can technically apply from anywhere in Australia)


What are the requirements:
In order to be eligible for consideration:
• have submitted an EOI in SkillSelect
• be under 45 years of age
• have at least Competent English
• have a valid Skills Assessment in a relevant occupation
• have achieved at least 65 points
• Meet the stream requirements

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Nomination process
NSW nomination for the Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) is now by invitation only. Below are the steps to apply for NSW nomination:
1. Complete an EOI in SkillSelect
2. Register your interest during a submission window
3. Be invited to apply
4. Apply to an RDA office where your skills are required within 14 days

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