The number of overseas people who want to travel to Australia by means of skilled immigration is increasing. However, due to the impact of the epidemic, many changes have taken place in Australia's immigration policy. From the rise of the threshold to the suspension of the project, the applicants have been affected to a certain extent. In order to get a higher score in the EOI system, many applicants have turned their attention to the Australian state nominated skilled immigrants, the threshold is relatively low. Tasmanian nomination program, which will begin accepting new applications on August 4, 2021, has attracted many applicants. Is it difficult to apply for skilled immigration in Tasmania? Take a look at the Tasmanian skilled immigration application conditions and you will know it!
1. What kind of visa does Tasmanian skilled immigrants apply for?
Generally speaking, most applicants apply for a 190 visa, which is an Australian skilled nomination visa. This visa allows applicants who have been nominated to apply for skilled immigration. Unlike the 189 visa for ordinary skilled immigrants, the 190 visa for Tasmania will not only be processed by the Department of Home Affairs, but also provide an additional 5 points for the applicant.
Applicants who want to be nominated by the state need to be under the age of 45 and have nominated an occupation on the Tasmanian TSOL, have conducted an effective and active skills assessment for the occupation, and have a "qualified" English language ability, and scored more than 65 points in the EOI system. Tasmania 190 visa can be divided into two types: Tasmania graduates and employment in Tasmania.
1. Graduates from Tasmania
Graduated from a higher education institution designated by Tasmania, and the full-time study time in Tasmania is not less than two years, proves that he or she will continue to stay in Tasmania after graduation, has been employed by a Tasmanian employer or can provide a career plan , and explain their potential for employment in Tasmania.
This type of nomination is not mandatory for employment. If the applicant has already obtained a Tasmanian job, has been employed for more than 3 months, and the employer has been operating in Tasmania for more than 12 months, employment can be used as a bonus item when applying.
2. Employment in Tasmania
Before submitting the application, the applicant must have been working in Tasmania for more than six months, working at least 35 hours a week, and the job must be an occupation listed in the TSOL, and the employer must be a mature company that has been actively operating in Tasmania for more than 12 months, the applicant's position must have continuous demand (at least a 12-month contract, and there are more than 3 months left when the applicant applies for nomination), and the salary cannot be lower than the salary level of Australian citizens in the same position.
The 190 visa could have been applied for by obtaining a job offer in Australia, but this channel has been permanently closed.
Applicants who are not confident enough about their own conditions can declare when submitting the EOI that they will use the 491 temporary nomination visa as an alternative. If the 190 application is unsuccessful, they can also apply for the 491 visa, and then obtain the permanent residency through the 191 visa. Applicants who have obtained a job offer in Tasmania can try to travel to Tasmania with a 491 visa.
3.Application process
Applicants need to submit EOI first, and apply for 190 visas with state nomination after being nominated by the state. About 90% of the applications are processed in 13 months.
The Tasmanian government announced that it will start accepting applications at 12:00 noon on August 4, 2021. The quota for 2021-2022 is 2,200 for 491 visas, and 1,100 for 190 visas, of which about 500 are used for the previous year. Australia has gradually recovered from the blockade caused by the epidemic and gradually liberalized visa applications. Applicants who want to go to Australia through skilled immigration should start quickly.
