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Nomination by State/Territory government

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State and Territory governments may nominate visa applicants who have an occupation that is in shortage in their particular State or Territory. It may be useful for you to check the websites of each State or Territory government to see if your occupation is on their skills shortage list. If it is, then you could contact that State or Territory government. State and Territory governments will also be able to provide you with information relating to employment, housing and schools in the region you may wish to live in.

State and Territory governments who may offer nomination are:

Nomination from a State or Territory government does not automatically result in the grant of a visa. Your application must also be assessed by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship against a number of visa-specific requirements. You will only be granted a visa if all requirements are met.

Please also note that it is entirely at the discretion of States and Territories whether or not they choose to nominate migration visa applicants on their State lists or for off-list nominations.

Skill matching database

State and Territory governments can also identify and nominate applicants from the Skill Matching Database.

Before lodging an application, please read all related eligibility requirements.


Comment on this post

Rajeev
January 22, 2012 02:09:26

Hello I just want to know is there any state is offering state sponsorship for community welfare worker in Australia. Please tell me what is the procedure to apply pr in this course. Thank you very much

Pavin
December 08, 2011 19:24:07

I have state sponsorship and am i eligible to apply for 457 subclass visa. I do prefer this one as the application for residency is quite expensive for me and also having long processing time.

sandeep kaur
October 23, 2011 03:12:58

I have completed my community welfare diploma in 2009 april I am living in melbourne (Australia) can I apply for subclass 457 or I need state sponsorship any area.

John
October 12, 2011 01:56:26

As a holder of a 457 visa am I eligible to work for a local Regional Council in Queensland?

Rachel Nicole
July 14, 2011 20:12:03

I have my Masters in Arts and Media, a Bachelors in Communication (Journalism, Media Communications) and a Public Relations Diploma. I'm desperately seeking a sponsor in Melbourne. I am a social blogger and hard worker ... I just need an opportunity.

Jefferson Vincent Billings
July 07, 2011 13:10:44

South Africanwith relat Primary School Teacher with relatives in Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia, am i eligible?

tarvinder singh
June 11, 2011 06:01:07

I complet diplome in community welfare worker in 2009 october and I still studying in business managementm. If you please tell me can I apply for 457 visa or do some other thing related this subject.I very interesting do work in this field and I need some write to achive my goal.

Peter Kaye
May 23, 2011 10:10:07

My wife Pluny and her daughter Eve were both granted permanant Aust residency in March 2011.We have started a small Thai restaurant in Tasmania and want Anni 25 years old,my wife's other daughter and a highly skilled authentic Thai cook, to help us develop the restaurant.Simply to keep up we need Anni..Its only a 24 seat restaurant, and paying 47,700 is not feasible.Annis English is very fluent..She has a 4 year old daughter ,who we would also sponsor. Regards Peter

Rizwan
May 06, 2011 14:36:57

I'm a Mechanical Engineer. Is there any Nomination by State / territory government? Thanks.

shashi bhushan ray
February 18, 2011 02:45:55

I have completed diploma in community welfare and have applied for temporary residency from sydney ,australia,can I apply for subclass 457 (business lond stay)visa to brisbane? or state sponsership?

ALEXANDER OPIYO
January 24, 2011 04:02:45

THIS WILL ASSIST MANY OF US WITH SKILLS BUT WITH NO FUNDS TO SPONSOR OURSELVES. BY THIS WE CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THE BUILDING OF AUSTRALIAN ECONOMY. - Alexander / KENYA.

AKM Faruque Ahammad
December 11, 2010 09:48:56

I am a chef of indian restaurant in goldcoast,QLD-4215.i need state sponsor,nomination &pr in australia.Thanks

Christine Evans
October 22, 2010 00:50:37

Skilled – Sponsored (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 176) This visa allows you to migrate to Australia if you have good English language skills and have skills and qualifications in an occupation in need in Australia. This visa uses a points test to select visa applicants with characteristics needed in the Australian labour market. You must be sponsored by an eligible relative living in Australia or obtain nomination from a participating State or Territory government agency. Who is this visa for? This visa is for you if you: * are under 45 years of age * have the skills and qualifications that meet the Australian standard for an occupation on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) The SOL is a list of skilled occupations that are in need in Australia. Each occupation listed on the SOL is allocated a points value for use in the visa assessment process. See: Skilled Occupation Lists (formerly known as Form 1121i) This visa also requires that either: * you or your partner have an eligible relative living in Australia who is willing and able to sponsor you or * you have a nomination from a participating State or Territory government agency. Note: All State and Territory governments in Australia are participating in this visa scheme. How much does this visa cost? You must pay the relevant visa application charge when you lodge your visa application. See: Professionals and other Skilled Migrants What does this visa let me do? This visa allows you and any secondary applicants included in your visa application to live as permanent residents in Australia. Australian permanent residents can: * live and work in Australia on a permanent basis * study in Australia at school, Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector or university * receive subsidised healthcare through Medicare and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) * access certain social security payments (subject to waiting periods) * be eligible for Australian citizenship (subject to the residency eligibility criteria) * sponsor people for permanent residence. State and territory governments can nominate visa applicants who have an occupation that is in shortage in their particular state or territory. This may include occupations from the Skilled Occupation List or from a broader occupations list known as state and territory Skilled Occupation List. It may be useful for you to check the websites of each state or territory government to see if your occupation is on their skills shortage list. If it is, then you could contact that state or territory government to determine if they want to nominate you. State and territory governments will also be able to provide you with information relating to employment, housing and schools in the region you may wish to live in. Note: The department is unable to assist you with contacting state and territory governments to determine if you are eligible for nomination by them. State and territory governments who can offer nomination are: * South Australia * Tasmania * Victoria * Western Australia * New South Wales * Queensland * Northern Territory * Australian Capital Territory Nomination from a state or territory government does not automatically result in the grant of a visa. Your application must also be assessed by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship against a number of visa-specific requirements. You will only be granted a visa if all requirements are met.

serim kwon
October 13, 2010 14:00:49

i\'m a baker at woolworths in melbourne. is there any Nomination by State/Territory government? thanks


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