August 16, 2022
What is the Skilled Nominated Subclass 491 - Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa
The Skilled Nominated 491 Visa is a points-tested provisional visa for skilled workers who want to live and work in regional Australia. It is granted for 5 years duration. You can apply for permanent residence after 3 years from the time your visa is granted.
Procedure to apply for Tasmanian State Nomination Subclass 491
The process to apply the 491 nomination for Tasmania is to lodge an EOI with Department of Home Affairs by meeting DOHA requirements and then Register with Migration Tasmania Gateway. The most competitive candidates will then be invited to apply for Tasmanian nomination.
Pathways to apply for Tasmanian Subclass 491 - Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa
1. Tasmanian Skilled Employment Pathway
To be considered for this pathway you must meet all the criteria below and may also need to possess one or more priority attributes.
If you are working in a role classified as Skill Level 1 – 3 according to ANZSCO: You must
- have been working in Tasmania for at least 6 months immediately prior to your application for at least 20 hours average per week
- You may be eligible for nomination after 3 months of employment, If your occupation is on TOSOL and working in a related occupation
- You and your dependants must currently be living in Tasmania and intend to continue living in Tasmania
- Your employment does not need to be related to your skills assessment.
- Must be a genuine, ongoing need for your position within the business (including a minimum 12-month contract with at least 3 months remaining at the time you apply for nomination).
- If you are a subcontractor, you may be considered in this pathway if you have a related skills assessment and at least 12 months business activity in Tasmania.
- If your employment is not related to your skills-assessment you must have relevant qualifications or experience consistent with the ANZSCO definition for that role.
If you are working in a role classified at ANZSCO Skill Level 4 or 5:
- You must have been working in Tasmania for at least 6 months* immediately prior to your application. For at least 20 hours per week
- You and your dependants must currently be living in Tasmania and intend to continue living in Tasmania
- Your employment must be ongoing, for at least 6 months beyond the application date.
- There must be a genuine and demonstrated severe labour recruitment difficulty for the role, endorsed by your employer in a statement detailing the need for the position, local recruitment and workforce development activities and strategies in place that have attempted to address that recruitment difficulty.
- You must have relevant qualifications or experience consistent with the ANZSCO definition for that role (usually either a related Certificate III or 12 months experience).
- There must be opportunities for career advancement, endorsed in writing by your employer
2. Tasmania Skilled Graduate Pathway
To be considered for this pathway you must meet all the criteria below and may also need to possess one or more priority attributes.
- You must have completed a course of study from a tertiary institution in Tasmania registered on CRICOS.
- You must have lived in the state for at least one calendar year from the commencement of your course and for the duration of your studies.
- Your course of study must be AQF 5(Diploma) or higher, or at least Certificate III related to an ANZSCO Major Group 3 or Group 4 occupation, and be listed on CRICOS with a duration of at least 40 weeks.
- Your course must have been completed full-time and on-site in Tasmania.
- You must currently be living in Tasmania and intend to continue living in Tasmania.
3. Tasmanian Established Resident Pathway
To be considered for this pathway you must meet all the criteria below and may also need to possess one or more priority attributes.
- You must have been living in Tasmania for at least 2 years (with no more than 50 percent of total Australian residence period spent in another Australian state or territory) and currently be employed in Tasmania in either:
- a role equivalent to ANZSCO Skill Level 1-3, including a cumulative 6 months experience at the same level in the last 12 months (a minimum 20 hours per week), or
- a role equivalent to ANZSCO Skill Level 4 or 5, with a cumulative 12 months experience at the same level or higher in the last 18 months (a minimum 20 hours per week).
4. Tasmanian Business Operator Pathway
To be considered for this pathway you must meet all the criteria below and may also need to possess one or more priority attributes.
- You must demonstrate that you have established and operated a business (solely owned or co-owned with spouse) in Tasmania for at least 12 months
- Your business must have provided a personal taxable income to you of at least 85 percent of the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (i.e. currently $45 815)
- You must show that you have an understanding of the responsibilities and requirements around treating employees fairly by completing key units on the Fair Work Ombudsman’s online learning centre
- Owners of massage therapy businesses must have a related skills assessment and the business must be in a hospital, aged or disability care setting or an allied healthcare setting such as a physiotherapy clinic
- Subcontracting business owners are not eligible for consideration in this pathway.
5. Overseas Applicant (Job Offer) Pathway
To be considered for this pathway you must meet all the criteria below.
- You must have received a formal job offer for a job based in Tasmania which closely related to your nominated occupation.
- You, or any of your dependents must not have lived in another Australian state or territory within the last 12 months.
- Your employer must have a well-established business which has been actively operating in Tasmania for at least the past 12 months.
- Your wages and conditions must be no less favourable than those that would apply to an Australian citizen or permanent resident, and salary or wages must be at least equivalent to the local market salary rate.
- There must be a genuine and ongoing need for your position within the business and the capacity for the business to sustain your employment.
- Massage therapist positions must be located in a hospital, aged or disability care setting or an allied healthcare setting such as a physiotherapy clinic.
6. Overseas Applicant (OSOP) – Invitation Only Pathway
To be considered for this pathway you must meet all the criteria below.
- Migration Tasmania has contacted you in writing through Skillselect to register on the Migration Tasmania Gateway (you will not be able to register if you have not first been contacted by Migration Tasmania).
- Your nominated occupation must be listed in the Overseas Skilled Occupation Profiles (OSOP)
- You, or any of your dependants, must not have lived in another Australian state or territory within the last twelve months.
- You must have access to sufficient financial assets to fund your migration and settlement in Tasmania for at least 6 months while you seek employment.
- If invited to apply for nomination you must provide evidence of contact with at least 2 Tasmanian employers who have been operating in Tasmania for at least 12 months. This should indicate that the business is interested in discussing employment opportunities with you.
- If invited to apply for nomination you must provide personal research into recent advertised positions relevant to your nominated occupation (a minimum of 2 vacancies no older than 6 weeks before you apply for nomination).
- You must provide an employment statement for each advertisement explaining how your qualifications, knowledge and experience relate to and meet the requirements for each of the job advertisements.
Please feel free to contact our office on +61 2 8678 5756 to book an appointment with Hope Immigration Services’ registered migration agents.
MARN 0960676, 1169871
For additional information, exclusions and Critical Roles List and Tasmanian Onshore Skilled Occupation List (TOSOL), Please visit Migration Tasmania website.
Source – https://www.migration.tas.gov.au/skilled_migrants/skilled_regional2
(Disclaimer – The information contained on this page is to provide general information only and is not to be taken as individual advice for your personal circumstances. Information provided is subject to change at any time, and before making any decision, you should seek professional advice about your circumstances.)
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