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State Skilled Occupation List analysis (190 + 491)
Compares all 8 state/territory occupation lists. Identifies which states still nominate [OCCUPATION]. Updates annually.
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Each Australian state + territory operates a separate Skilled Migration program with its own occupation list. For Subclass 190 + 491 nominations: • [OCCUPATION] must be on the relevant state's nomination list • Lists update annually • Some occupations on multiple state lists; others only one or two • State lists differ from federal Core Skills Occupation List Draft a state-by-state analysis for [CLIENT_NAME] targeting [OCCUPATION] with [BASE_POINTS] base points. §1 — STATE OCCUPATION LIST OVERVIEW (200-250 words) NSW (New South Wales): • Skilled Occupation List for NSW 190 + 491 • Updated annually • Recent occupations: Healthcare, Engineering, ICT, Skilled trades, Construction • Priority sectors often shift each fiscal year Victoria: • Skilled Migration Lists for VIC 190 + 491 • Strong focus: Healthcare, Construction, Education, ICT • Master's Graduate stream attractive for VIC-graduated students • Recent priority: cybersecurity, digital health Queensland: • Skilled Occupation List • Focus: Healthcare, Education, Mining, Tourism, Agriculture • Regional Skilled Occupation List (additional for 491) South Australia (SA): • Most accessible state historically — broader occupation list • SA Skilled Migration program • Focus: Hospitality, Trades, Healthcare, Education • Talent and Innovators stream for high-end applicants Western Australia (WA): • Skilled Migration list • Focus: Mining + Resources, Healthcare, Trades • Specific Perth metro vs regional WA distinction • State Nominated Migration Program (SNMP) Tasmania: • Most welcoming state for Indian applicants • Tasmanian Skilled Migration Occupation List • Path through Tasmanian Master's graduate route • Whole state qualifies for regional bonus Northern Territory (NT): • NT Skilled Migration Program • Whole NT regional • DAMA also active • Wide occupation list for nomination ACT (Canberra): • ACT Occupation List • Strong demand: ICT, Healthcare, Government services • Specific Canberra Matrix scoring system (separate from SkillSelect) §2 — STATE ELIGIBILITY MATRIX FOR [OCCUPATION] (250-300 words) For [OCCUPATION] [ANZSCO_CODE]: NSW: • Verify current SOL inclusion • Sub-criteria: typically points >85 base, specific English level • Application: NSW Skilled Migration Online portal • Fee: AUD 330 VIC: • Verify current SOL inclusion • Sub-criteria: state ties + English level • Application: Live in Melbourne / Live in Victoria portal • Fee: typically AUD 500 QLD: • Verify Business and Skilled Migration Queensland (BSMQ) list • Sub-criteria: Queensland connection + English • Application: BSMQ portal • Fee: AUD 800 SA: • Verify SA Skilled Occupation Lists • Sub-criteria: SA connection often broader (recent graduate, current resident, work experience) • Application: SA Skilled Migration online • Fee: AUD 220 WA: • Verify Skilled Migration Occupation List • Sub-criteria: WA connection + specific WA experience • Application: WA Live in Migration online • Fee: typically AUD 200 TAS: • Verify Tasmanian Skilled Migration Lists • Sub-criteria: TAS connection (e.g. graduate of TAS institution + 1 year work) • Application: TAS Migration Tasmania portal • Fee: AUD 220 NT: • Verify NT Skilled Migration Lists • Sub-criteria: NT connection or DAMA endorsement • Application: MigrationNT portal • Fee: AUD 360 ACT: • Verify ACT Skilled Migration Occupation Lists • Sub-criteria: ACT Canberra Matrix scoring (separate from federal points) • Application: ACT Live in Canberra portal • Fee: typically AUD 350 §3 — RECOMMENDED STATES FOR [CLIENT_NAME] (130-160 words) Based on all states + [BASE_POINTS] + [OCCUPATION]: Top 3 state recommendations: • [STATE 1]: rationale (occupation on list + competitive base points + accessible criteria) • [STATE 2]: rationale • [STATE 3]: rationale For each: • Realistic nomination probability • Application process + timeline • Application fee • Specific commitments required §4 — APPLICATION SEQUENCING (130-160 words) For maximum nomination probability: • Apply to multiple eligible states in parallel • If nominated by one: accept; withdraw other applications • Application fees are non-refundable but multiple parallel reduces overall time-to-nomination Cautions: • Some states require Australian residence / employment at nomination • Some states require specific English level • Some states require occupation experience in their state §5 — POST-NOMINATION REGULATIONS (60-80 words) Once nominated: • State requires commitment to settle in state for 2-3 years • State may monitor compliance • Relocation to non-nominating state during commitment = visa cancellation under s.116(1)(b) • Commitment expires after 2-3 years; full inter-state movement permitted thereafter End with: "DRAFT STATE OCCUPATION LIST ANALYSIS — for MARN-registered agent review. State lists update annually around July; verify each state's current list. Apply to multiple states in parallel to maximise nomination probability."
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