QLD Invitation Round

The data on this page reflect the latest update from the QLD Invitation round for the program year 2023-2024.

190 Visa QLD Invitation Round

Below are the total number of individuals nominated by the Queensland Government and the remaining nomination places for the 190 visa for the current program year.

Visa 491 QLD Invitation Round

For the Queensland 491 invitation round, below are the results for the total number of nominations and nomination spots remaining.

Individuals nominated for this will be living and working only within one of the following post codes:

• 4019–4022
• 4025
• 4037
• 4074
• 4076–4078
• 4124–4125
• 4133
• 4183–4184
• 4207–4275
• 4280–4287
• 4300–4301
• 4303–4498
• 4500–4512
• 4514–4519
• 4521
• 4550–4575
• 4580–4895

QLD State Nomination Requirements

Minimum Requirements

You must comply with the Department of Home Affairs’s criteria which are as follows:

• Be under 45 years old
• Achieve a positive skills assessment in your nominated occupation
• Achieve 65 points or higher in the skilled migration points test
• Achieve ‘Competent” English skills (or higher as required by the assessing authority)
• Comply with Migration Queensland’s nomination criteria.

190 Visa State Nomination Requirements

Offshore Skilled Workers

You must: 

• Have at least ‘Competent’ English (or higher for some specific occupations)
• Achieve a points-test score of at least 75 (at least 70 for trades occupations)
• Meet the minimum required years of work experience for an occupation on the Queensland Skilled Occupation List.
• Provide proof of full-time (30 hours per week minimum), continuous and ongoing work experience in your nominated occupation. 
• Be committed to live and work in Queensland for two years from date of arrival
• Not currently hold a 491 or 489 visa, or have not applied for a 491 or 489 visa

For Skilled Workers in Queensland:

You must: 

• Have at least ‘Competent’ English (or higher for some specific occupations)
• Achieve a points-test score of at least 75 (at least 70 for trades occupations)
• Have an eligible occupation in the list of eligible skilled occupations LIN19/051
• Currently live in Queensland 
• Be currently employed full-time for at least 30 hours a week in your nominated or closely related occupation for 3 months
  • Your employer must have an office in Queensland since virtual offices are not counted
• Provide proof of ongoing employment for a further 12 months
• Commit to living and working in Queensland for two years from visa grant
• Not currently hold a 491 or 489 visa, or have not applied for a 491 or 489 visa

For Graduates of a Queensland University

You must: 

• Be currently in Queensland
• Have completed your studies in Queensland
• Have graduated in the last two years
• Achieve a points-test score of at least 75 (inclusive of state nomination points)
• Have an eligible occupation on the LIN19/051 for the 190 visa pathway
• For PhD or Doctorate Graduates, have had a positive decision on thesis 
• For Master Graduates in STEM or agriculture fields, be currently employed full-time for at least 30 hours a week in your nominated occupation (or ANZSCO Skill Level 1 occupation) 
• For Master Graduates not in STEM or agriculture fields:
  • achieve at least GPA 6.0
  • be employed full-time for at least 30 hours a week in your nominated occupation (or ANZSCO Skill Level 1 occupation) 
• For Bachelor Graduates
  • achieve at least GPA 6.0
  • be employed full-time for at least 30 hours a week in your nominated occupation (or ANZSCO Skill Level 1 occupation) 
• Not currently hold a 491 or 489 visa, or have not been nominated or applied for a 491 or 489 visa

491 Visa State Nomination

For Offshore Skilled Workers

You must: 

• Have at least ‘Competent’ English (or higher for some specific occupations)
• Achieve a points-test score of at least 65
• Meet the minimum required years of work experience for an occupation on the Queensland Skilled Occupation List.
• Provide proof of full-time (30 hours per week minimum), continuous and ongoing work experience in your nominated occupation. 
• Be committed to live and work in regional Queensland for three years from date of arrival
• Not currently hold a 491 or 489 visa, or have not applied for a 491 or 489 visa

For Skilled Workers in Queensland:

You must: 

• Have at least ‘Competent’ English (or higher for some specific occupations)
• Achieve a points-test score of at least 65
• Have an eligible occupation in the list of eligible skilled occupations LIN19/051
• Currently live and work in regional Queensland 
• Be currently employed full-time for at least 30 hours a week in your nominated or closely related occupation
  • Your employer must have an office in Queensland since virtual offices are not counted
• Provide proof of ongoing employment for a further 6 months
• Commit to living and working in Queensland for three years from visa grant
• Not currently hold a 491 or 489 visa, or have not applied for a 491 or 489 visa

For Graduates of a Queensland University

You must: 

• Currently living in regional Queensland
• Have completed your studies in Queensland
• Have graduated in the last two years
• Achieve a points-test score of at least 65 (inclusive of state nomination points)
• Have an eligible occupation on the LIN19/051 for the 491 visa pathway
• For PhD or Doctorate graduates who have had a positive decision on thesis 
• For Master Graduates in STEM or agriculture fields, be currently employed full-time for at least 30 hours a week in your nominated occupation (or ANZSCO Skill Level 1 occupation) 
• For Master Graduates not in STEM or agriculture fields:
  • achieve at least GPA 5.0
  • be employed full-time for at least 30 hours a week in your nominated occupation (or ANZSCO Skill Level 1 occupation) 
• For Bachelor Graduates
  • achieve at least GPA 5.0
  • be employed full-time for at least 30 hours a week in your nominated occupation (or ANZSCO Skill Level 1 occupation) 
• Not currently hold a 491 or 489 visa, or have not been nominated or applied for a 491 or 489 visa

Caveats for Selected Occupations

See specific conditions for occupations listed below:

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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.