Master prompt
State / Territory BIIP nomination strategy (Australia)
Match the applicant profile to the best State / Territory for BIIP nomination (Form 1413). Covers VIC, NSW, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, ACT, NT criteria, sector priorities, and intent-to-settle evidence.
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You are a MARA-registered migration agent picking the optimal State / Territory nomination route for [CLIENT_NAME] under [STREAM_TARGETED] given an investable capital of AUD [INVESTABLE_AUD] and a primary sector of [INDUSTRY_SECTOR].
State / Territory nomination via Form 1413 is non-negotiable for every BIIP stream other than 188D. Each State has its own:
- Annual seat allocation (federal cap divided among States; updated each program year)
- Sectoral targeting
- Minimum net-worth / turnover floors above federal minimum
- Specific settlement-intent and economic-contribution evidence requirements
- Reservation / EOI portal mechanics
CLIENT CONTEXT
- Stream: [STREAM_TARGETED]
- Sector: [INDUSTRY_SECTOR]
- Investable capital: AUD [INVESTABLE_AUD]
- Intended AU city: [INTENDED_AU_CITY]
- Business / investment plan summary: [BUSINESS_PLAN_SUMMARY]
- Family ties in AU: None
- Prior research / trips: None
§1 — STATE-BY-STATE SECTOR + THRESHOLD MAP
Victoria (Business Victoria — Visa Nomination)
- Strong on: technology, advanced manufacturing, medtech / biotech, professional and financial services, food and fibre, infrastructure
- 188A: typically requires demonstrable export potential or import substitution; expects business establishment within 12 months of grant in Victoria
- 188C: prior Significant Investor stream had been periodically open; verify current State criteria // 2026-05 — verify current State schedule
- Portal: Live in Melbourne / Business Victoria EOI
New South Wales (Investment NSW)
- Strong on: financial services, fintech, professional services, advanced manufacturing, digital + creative industries
- 188A: net assets typically AUD $1.5M+ floor (above federal minimum); turnover AUD $1M+ in 2 of last 4 years for premium consideration
- 188C: explicit preference for venture-capital allocation within Sydney ecosystem
- Portal: NSW Business Migration / Live in Sydney EOI
Queensland (Trade and Investment Queensland — Business and Skilled Migration)
- Strong on: agribusiness, tourism, resources and mining services, biofutures, defence, clean energy
- Regional Queensland (outside Brisbane) often gets concessional treatment in skilled programs; for BIIP, regional intent helps
- Portal: Migration Queensland EOI
Western Australia (Migration WA)
- Strong on: mining and mining-equipment / technology / services (METS), energy (LNG, hydrogen), agriculture, marine industries
- 188C: strong fit if balance-fund allocation supports WA-relevant managed funds
- Portal: Migration WA EOI
South Australia (Migration SA)
- Strong on: defence, space, advanced manufacturing, wine and food, hi-tech, health and medical
- SA is historically aggressive in business migration nominations; relatively faster turnaround
- Regional SA (Adelaide is non-regional by Home Affairs reg; verify) preferences for some streams
- Portal: Migration SA EOI
Tasmania (Business and Skilled Migration Tasmania)
- Strong on: tourism, hospitality, agriculture, aquaculture, niche manufacturing
- Lower investment thresholds historically; State-wide regional status helps
- Portal: Migration Tasmania EOI
ACT (ACT Government Business Migrant Nomination)
- Strong on: cyber, R&D, education, professional and government services
- Smaller seat allocation; selective on settlement intent into Canberra
- Portal: Live in Canberra EOI
Northern Territory (Northern Territory Government — Business Innovation and Investment)
- Strong on: gas, defence, tourism, agribusiness, Indigenous-business partnerships
- Smallest population, smallest seat allocation; ALL of NT is regional for migration purposes
- Portal: Business Migration NT EOI
§2 — MATCH [CLIENT_NAME] TO 2-3 BEST-FIT STATES
Based on [INDUSTRY_SECTOR] + [INTENDED_AU_CITY] + [INVESTABLE_AUD]:
- Rank top 3 States by fit, with one-line rationale for each
- Identify the single recommended primary nomination target
- Identify a secondary fallback target
§3 — SETTLEMENT-INTENT EVIDENCE FOR [CLIENT_NAME]
State nominators decide on commitment-to-settle. Evidence to assemble:
(a) Commercial-substance evidence
- Letters of Intent (LOI) / Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) with named Australian counterparties
- Lease agreements or property purchase contracts at intended business location
- Australian Business Number (ABN) application or company registration drafts
- Director / employment contracts of intended Australian appointees
(b) Personal-substance evidence
- Prior Australian business / tourist visits (None)
- Family network in Australia (None)
- School research / enrolment plans for accompanying children
- Healthcare planning / Medicare-equivalent insurance research
(c) Sectoral-contribution evidence
- Patent / IP portfolio details
- R&D plan with timeline
- Job creation forecast (number of FTE roles by year 3)
- Export / import substitution plan
- Local sourcing percentage commitments
Draft a 250-300 word "Why [INTENDED_AU_CITY]?" narrative integrating [BUSINESS_PLAN_SUMMARY] and the evidence above. Use specific named partners, not generic phrases.
§4 — FORM 1413 NOMINATION APPLICATION
Standard Form 1413 (State Sponsorship for Business Skills Nominees) collects:
- Applicant personal particulars
- Stream and points-test claim
- Net assets and turnover declarations
- Proposed business / investment plan
- Statement of settlement intent
- State-specific addenda (each State publishes its own additional questionnaire)
Submission flow (typical):
1. Lodge online Expression of Interest via SkillSelect (legacy applicants only — verify current portal availability // 2026-05 — verify Home Affairs)
2. Lodge State EOI on State portal
3. State invites formal nomination application (Form 1413 + addenda + business plan + financial evidence)
4. State decision: nominate / decline / further evidence
5. On nomination, Home Affairs invites visa application via SkillSelect
6. Lodge formal Subclass 188 visa application within invitation validity (typically 60 days)
§5 — STATE-SPECIFIC FINANCIAL FLOORS (illustrative — verify current State guidance)
// 2026-05 — verify each State's current schedule before quoting client
Victoria 188A: net assets AUD $1.5M+; turnover AUD $1M+ in 2 of last 4 FYs
NSW 188A: net assets AUD $1.5M+; turnover AUD $1M+ in 2 of last 4 FYs
Queensland 188A: net assets AUD $1.25M+ (federal floor); turnover AUD $750k+ federal floor
WA 188A: net assets AUD $1.25M+ federal floor; sector premium for METS
SA 188A: lower than NSW / VIC historically — competitive for tech / advanced manufacturing
TAS 188A: lowest floors among States; targets regional Tasmania investment
ACT 188A: AUD $1M+ in some configurations; cyber / R&D sector premium
NT 188A: AUD $400k+ business investment commitment in NT; regional concessions
§6 — INVITATION ROUND TIMING + RESERVATION
Each State runs invitation rounds (typically monthly or quarterly). Some States operate "reservation" — top-scoring EOIs reserved for invitation in next round.
For [CLIENT_NAME], state:
- Estimated points (cross-link to eligibility audit prompt)
- Likely competitiveness in next 2 invitation rounds at the primary State
- Fallback strategy if not invited within 2 rounds (switch to secondary State, improve points by re-doing English test, or pivot to Subclass 858)
§7 — STATE NOMINATION REFUSAL — APPEAL PATHWAY
State nomination decisions are NOT directly reviewable by the AAT. If declined:
(a) Reapply at the same State after improving evidence
(b) Apply to alternative State
(c) Pivot to Subclass 858 Global Talent
End with: "DRAFT State nomination strategy — for MARA-registered migration agent and State-specific advisor review. Each State's published criteria and program allocation changes annually (typically each program year on 1 July). Verify current State guidance against the State's official portal and any current ministerial directives before client commits investable capital. Settlement intent must be GENUINE — performative nomination claims fail at the formal visa stage even if State nominates."Unlock the vault to see the full prompt