Tasmania Visa Requirements Update 2022-2023

As of now, all states and territories are not open for the skilled visa 491 or Visa 190 program because the Australian Government has not yet confirmed the nomination allocation for the 2022-2023 program year. The programme might be launched soon after the allocation is received. Western Australia and Tasmania are the only two states that have revealed their anticipated state nomination requirements, which include numerous new streams for Visa 491 and Visa 190.

Skilled Visa 491 and 190

The Australian Government has yet to reply to the Tasmanian state’s request for allocation of 2022-2023 program year nominations. The Tasmanian Skilled Migration State Nomination Program will open for applications with some different sets of requirements and processes, once the allocation is received for the new financial year 2022-2023. The new skilled migration program will include the following:

 

For Tasmania Graduate Students

There will be no course or employment restrictions or mandatory employment requirements. There are no mandatory work experience requirements for Skilled Regional Visa and Skilled Nominated Visa in Tasmania, making it one of the most generous and easy states to live and study. However, you may need to satisfy other factors, such as living and studying in Tasmania and particularly having a favourable skill assessment for Visa 491 and Visa 190 applications, in order to succeed.

 

For Tasmania PhD students

PhD students in Tasmania are eligible for a permanent postgraduate visa. This is a rather novel approach for postgraduate students in Tasmania. There is a new option for PhD students in Tasmania with this new stream.

 

For Skilled Employees in Tasmania

The list of eligible occupations and jobs for permanent subclass 190 visa nomination will be expanded. Occupation-related requirements are not required for subclass 491. Business operators may employ subcontractors with relevant skills assessments as part of a skilled employment pathway.

 

For Business Operators in Tasmania

Businesses that started after April 15, 2022, can benefit from an extension of the six-month qualifying operation period to a twelve-month period. The current Small business owner who seeks state nomination may be impacted by this alteration. You may continue operating your business for 12 months as required by the state. This may not be applied to applicants who have already submitted an application. An individual's personal business income must be at least 80% of TSMIT (i.e., $43 120).

 

For Long-Term Residents in Tasmania

A new nomination pathway for those who have lived or worked in Tasmania for a long period of time. A qualifying residence period of three years for permanent subclass 190 visa nominations, or two years for provisional subclass 491 visa nominations. Business operators who have lived in Tasmania for two years and have successfully run their eligible businesses for two years may apply for a subclass 190 nomination.

 

For Candidates from overseas

A candidate with a job offer has no occupation restrictions. There will be more invitations for candidates to apply for nominations from Skillselect if they have the skills Tasmanian businesses need. Using the new industry skills-needs profiles, candidates can tailor their Skillselect EOI to increase their chances of being invited.

 

For All Candidates in Tasmania

The visa eligibility requirements will be simplified. Candidates who meet the minimum eligibility requirements can register interest in Tasmanian nominations through the Migration Tasmania Gateway, and the most competitive can then apply for nomination. More precisely defined exceptions and exclusions governing employment, business roles and location of dependents' work. A transparent list of required attributes can be used to ensure that only suitable candidates are nominated. The attributes are as follows: The duration and the industry of employment. Skilled jobs are critical to the Tasmanian economy and employment. The connection between employment, skills assessment, and education. The salary rate in comparison to the average and median salary in Australia Tasmanian study level, duration, and nature. Completion of study-related work placements. Offers of employment for recent graduates. How long and how successful a business operation is. The level of investment, turnover, and local employment is measured. How long one has lived in Tasmania. Proficiency in the English language. The location, residency time, work status, and dependents' qualifications. Information about the new standards and procedures, as well as information about when applications for registration are open, will soon be available on the Migration Tasmania website and in future updates.

 

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