Australian States Provide Updates on 2021-2022 Nomination Programs

Every year, all Australian States receive ‘visa quotas’ from the government, based on which the states and territories nominate skilled and business migrants for the Skilled Nom­inated visa Subclass 190 and the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa Subclass 491

The size and composition of the quotas are set each year alongside the Australian Government’s Budget process.

To inform the development of the 2021-22 Migration Program, the Department of Home Affairs consults with State and Territory governments, academia, industry and community organisations between November 2020 and February 2021.

Public submissions, economic and labour force forecasts, international research, net overseas migration and economic and fiscal modelling are considered when planning the program.

Australian State Migration Quotas 2021 – 2022

With this in mind, here’s a state-wise update for the program year 2021-22:

Victoria 2021-2022 Nomination Programs Numbers

Victoria has received 4,000 places this year – 3,500 for Subclass 190 and 500 Subclass 491. This is marginally more than the previous program year.

New South Wales 2021-2022 Nomination Programs Numbers

New South Wales continues to be the state with the highest number of allocations for its skilled nomination program. It has received 4,000 places for Subclass 190 and 3,640 for Subclass 491, a significant increase from last year’s total, which stood at 6,350.

Western Australia 2021-2022 Nomination Programs Numbers

The General Stream of Skilled Migration in Western Australia is divided into two categories: the WA Skilled Migration Occupation List (WASMOL) Schedule 1 and Schedule 2.

Click here to know more about the requirements for WASMOL Schedule 1 and 2.

Western Australia has expanded its occupation lists, but the most noticeable change in the program is that applicants who apply for General Stream do not have to be currently studying, working or living in the state to receive a nomination. All they need is a job offer in the state to be eligible for this stream.

Western Australia has received 1,100 places for Subclass 190 and 340 for Subclass 491.

Australian Capital Territory 2021-2022 Nomination Programs Numbers

The ACT has received 600 more places for its skilled nomination program this year than the last.

Its skilled migration program remains closed to offshore applicants until the federal government reopens the international borders.

South Australia 2021-2022 Nomination Programs Numbers

South Australia’s skilled nomination program has received 2,600 places each for subclasses 190 and 491, a total of 1,200 more places than last year.

Queensland 2021-2022 Nomination Programs Numbers

Queensland has received the same number of places as the previous year – 1,000 for Subclass 190 and 1,250 for Subclass 491.

The state is currently finalising the criteria for its skilled nomination program, which is scheduled to open in late July.

Tasmania 2021-2022 Nomination Programs Numbers

Tasmania has received 1,100 places for Subclass 190 and 2,200 for Subclass 491, slightly more than last year.

The state will continue to assess applications for the Skilled Nom­inated visa in this program year which were not finalised by 30 June.

The Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa applications lodged before 20 March, which was not finalised in the last financial year, will also continue to be assessed in the current year.

The state is yet to open its nomination program for 2021-22.

Northern Territory 2021-2022 Nomination Programs Numbers

The Australian jurisdiction with the smallest skilled nominated program has been allocated 1,000 places, 500 each for Subclass 190 and Subclass 491, the same as the previous year.

While the NT program remains open for new onshore applicants, it is closed to overseas applicants. However, all existing applications will be assessed.

Australian State Summary – 2021-2022 Nomination Program 190 and 491 Visas

A summary of the number of subclass 190 and Subclass 491 Visa places can be viewed in the table below.

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