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Key Details Of 2023-24 Victoria State Nomination Program
Victoria has formally launched its State Nomination Program for the 2023-24 period. This initiative offers prospective skilled migrants, both domestically and internationally, a chance to attain permanent residency in Victoria.
Victoria has allocated 2,700 slots for subclass 190 visas and 600 slots for subclass 491 visas. The allocation primarily favors the subclass 190 visa, establishing it as a preferred option for those aiming for permanent residence in the region.
To compete for state nomination in Victoria, it is necessary to provide a Registration of Interest (ROI). Note, the ROI is separate from the application for Victorian visa nomination. Given the competitiveness of the programme, there is no guaranteed time frame for selection. Your ROI for potential selection will be held in our system until it is selected or withdrawn.
This program is set to conclude in early 2024, with the exact date yet to be announced. It's advisable to present an ROI when nominations are available.
Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
The silver lining for those aiming for a Subclass 190 visa is the unchanged eligibility criteria for Victoria in this bracket. If you have provided an ROI for a Subclass 190 visa during the 2022-23 cycle and have not been selected, there is no obligation to provide a fresh ROI unless there is an update to your details. It's also vital to cross-check your partner points and yearly salary details in your existing ROI. Should there be any discrepancies, retract the current ROI and present a revised one with the right information.
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) modifications
With regard to subcategory 491 visas, significant amendments have been made in view of the restricted allocation of only 600 slots for 2023-24. To qualify for subclass 491 nomination within this cycle, onshore candidates must reside and be employed in regional areas of Victoria during the nomination period. The Department of Home Affairs recognizes some outer areas of Melbourne as part of regional areas.
As a result, If you had provided ROI for Subclass 491 during the 2022-23 phase, were not selected, but still meet the eligibility conditions, a new ROI must be submitted for evaluation.
