NSW Invitation Round

For the current program year ‘23-’24, the first NSW invitation rounds spanned from 1 July 2023 to 31 January 2024. All information below is updated at the time of writing.

190 Visa NSW Invitation Round

Below are the total number of nominations for the 190 visa, as well as the remaining nomination places from the latest NSW invitation round.

NSW 190 Requirements

To qualify for NSW state nomination for the 190 visa, you must:

1. Meet 190 visa eligibility criteria. 

This includes age requirements, English skills and sufficient score in the points test.

2. Have a positive skills assessment in an occupation on the Skilled Occupation list.

3. Meet residency requirements:
   1. For onshore applicants, you must have lived in NSW for at least six months
   2. For offshore applicants, you must have resided overseas for at least six months

491 Visa NSW Invitation Round

For NSW State Nominations for the 491 visa, here are the number of nominations issued and remaining nomination spots.

NSW 491 Requirements

These are the basic eligibility requirements for NSW nomination:

1. 491 visa Home Affairs eligibility criteria 

You must satisfy age requirements, have competent English skills, and score at least 65 on the points test.

2. Suitable skills assessment for an eligible occupation on the Skilled Occupation List.

3. Residency requirements:
   1. For onshore applicants, you must have lived in NSW for at least three months
   2. For offshore applicants, you must have resided overseas for at least three months

Sectors Prioritised in the NSW Skilled Occupation List

Majority of occupations that were sent invitations are part of the state’s priority sectors:

1. Health registered nurse, Medical administrator, etc.
2. Education – Special education teacher (nec), university lecturer, etc.
3. IT & Communications – Software engineers, ICT security specialist, etc.
4. Infrastracture – Civil engineers, mechanical engineers, etc.
5. Agriculture – Agricultural engineers, vegetable grower, etc.

While the NSW Government primarily focuses on these industries, highly qualified individuals in other industries may still be issued invitations.

How much is the fee for NSW nomination?

For onshore applications, the fee for NSW nomination is AUD 330 (including GST). On the other hand, offshore application costs AUD 300.

Next NSW Invitation Round 2024

No official announcements are released for NSW invitation rounds as it is held on an ongoing basis throughout the program year.

This page will be updated once new information on the latest NSW invitation round is available.

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Disclaimer: The above information is a general guide and not professional immigration advice. Be aware that immigration laws and regulations can change swiftly, potentially rendering some or all of the information outdated. Thus, before using the information above, we recommend checking the current laws through assistance from a migration agent or the Department of Home Affairs website.