The Skilled Nominated visa (Subclass 190) is a permanent residence visa for skilled workers which allows you to live and work in Tasmania.
State nomination from Tasmania for this visa provides you with five additional points to help meet the Department of Home Affairs points test pass mark of 65 points. More information on this is available under ‘Eligibility’.
If you are nominated by the Tasmanian Government for this visa, you must live in Tasmania for two years after the visa has been granted.
Eligibility:
Check that you meet the key eligibility requirements set by the Department Of The Home Affairs for skilled migration. This includes age, points required, nominated occupation and English level competency.
Requirements:
Check that you meet the additional Tasmanian nomination requirements. There are different nomination pathways and each has different requirements. You can use the eligibility checker to help you find the most suitable pathway for your situation.
Expression Of Interest- Skillselect (Department Of Home Affairs)
Register an expression of Interest (EOI) with the Department Of Home Affairs through SkillSelect. The EOI is not a visa or nomination application and is only an indication that you would like to be considered for a skilled visa.
Register your interest in Tasmanian Nomination: Migration Tasmanian Gateway
Register with the Migration Tasmania Gateway. Based on the information you provide. the gateway we will tell you if you are eligible for Tasmanian nomination. It will then rank you in comparison to the other eligible candidates. The most competitive applicants will be invited to lodge an application for nomination.
Registration is free and valid for 6 months.
Apply For Nomination:
If the gateway invites you to apply for nomination you can immediately lodge a nomination application. Once your application is processed you will receive a notification advising whether or not you have been nominated by Tasmanian Government. This may take around 4 weeks.
Ensure you have all the required documents prepared before you apply.
Required documents will differ depending on the nomination pathway you apply under. Also ensure you have the documents required to continue your visa application with the Department of Home Affairs if you are nominated.
There is a fee of $220 to make an application for nomination.
Apply For Visa:
If you are nominated, Migration Tasmania will advise you by email, and you will receive and an invitation to apply for your visa from Skillselect. You will then be able to apply for your visa with the Department of Home Affairs.
Follow Undertakings:
If you have been granted a visa, ensure that you follow the undertakings you agreed to in return for nomination by the Tasmanian Government. This includes notifying us of your visa grant updating contact details, completing surveys and fulfilling your commitment to live and work in Tasmania for at least 2 years.
Priority Attributes:
The following attributes are used to rank Registrations of Interest. Only the most competitive candidates are invited to apply for nomination.
Tasmanian Skilled Employment Pathway 2022-23:
190 Tasmanian Skilled Employment Pathway priority attributes
GOLD:
Skills assessment and related employment included in the Critical Roles list (for at least the past 3 months).
GREEN:
TOSOL listed employment (minimum 6 months) with a related Skills Assessment.
Employed in Tasmania for more than 2 years in skilled role (ANZSCO Skill Level 1-3) related to skills assessment.
Two years prior Industry experience.
Pay/salary exceeds the Australian average.
ORANGE:
Qualification related to current employment role (minimum Certificate it, not including online courses or qualifications gained on the basis of Recognition of Prior Learning
Lived in Tasmania for over 2 years
Proficient/Superior English (or passport country exemption)
Dependant employed in skilled role (ANZSCO Skill Level 1-3) or running a business for the past 6-months
Dependant completed Tasmanian study-(minimum AGE 6)
Dependant has lived in Tasmania for at least 6 months
Close family living in Tasmania
Tasmanian Skilled Graduate Pathway 2022-23:
190 Tasmanian Skilled Graduate Pathway priority attributes
GOLD:
Skills assessment and related employment included in the Critical Roles list (for at least the past 3 months).
GREEN
Currently employed for at least 6 months in a TOSOL listed role related to skills assessment
Employed in Tasmania for more than 2 years in skilled role (ANZSCO 1-3) related to skills assessment PhD candidate, completed 2 years of PhD in Tasmania
Employed in Tasmania for at least the last 3 months in their area of skills assessment or Tasmanian study
Operated a Tasmanian business directly related to skills assessment or area of study for at least 6 months
Job-offer related to your skill assessment or Tasmanian study with medium or large Tasmanian business that
has been operating in Tasmania for more than 5 years
"A medium to large business is one with at least 20 employees (eg, Deloitte, Taswater).
ORANGE:
Employed in Tasmania for at least the last 6 weeks in the same industry as your skills assessment or Tasmanian study
Employed in Tasmania for at least the last 3 months in an ANZSCO 1-3 role but not related to your skills assessment
If employed in ANZSCO 4-5 role, hold a qualification related to this role (minimum Certificate II, not including online courses or qualifications gained on the basis of Recognition of Prior Learning)
Evidence of job interviews in Tasmania related to skills assessment or study (at least 3 well-established
businesses that have been operating in Tasmania for at least 3 years)
Completed an in-course work placement of at least 400 hours (e.g. Nursing Teaching, Medicine, Social Work).
Tasmanian study related to occupation on critical roles list
Commenced PhD after completing undergraduate study in Tasmania
No other Australian residence or study.
Lived in Tasmania for over 4 years
Proficient/Superior English (or passport country exemption)
Dependant employed in skilled role (ANZSCO 1-3) or running a business for the past 6 months
Dependant completed Tasmanian study-(minimum AQF Dependant has lived in Tasmania for at least 6 months
Close family living in Tasmania.
Tasmanian Established Resident Pathway 2022-23:
190 Tasmanian Established Resident Pathway priority attributes
GOLD:
Skills assessment and related employment included in the Critical Roles list (for at least the past 3 months)
GREEN:
Currently employed for at least 3 months in a TOSOL listed role related to skills assessment, plus 2 years cumulative experience
Two years cumulative experience in an ANZSCO 1-3 role in Tasmania related to skills assessment Employed for the past 3 months in an ANZSCO 1-3 role in Tasmania related to skills assessment
ORANGE:
Employed for the past 12 months in an ANZSCO 1-3 role in Tasmania but not related to skill assessment
Qualification related to current employment role (minimum Certificate lil, not including online courses or
qualifications gained on the basis of Recognition of Prior Learning) Two years prior Australian industry experience relevant to your current employment
Current employer has been operating in Tasmania for at least 5 years Resided in Tasmania more than 4 years
Salary higher than average Australian earnings Business operator employing at least 3 local Australian citizens, permanent or provisional visa holders
Proficient/Superior English (or passport country exemption)
Dependant employed in skilled role (ANZSCO 1-J) or running a business for past 6 months
Dependant completed Tasmanian study (minimum AOF 6)
Dependant has lived in Tasmania for at least 6 months
Close family living in Tasmania.
Document Checklist:
There are 3 groups of documents to upload:
- ESSENTIAL (required for all applications);
- CATEGORY SPECIFIC (required depending on your choice of nomination category); and
- ADDITIONAL SUPPORTING (other miscellaneous documents).
ESSENTIAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS all categories:
- Passport (Bio-Data page) - please note: this document is no longer needed to be signed and witnessed (the online application form will be updated accordingly)
- SkillSelect Expression of Interest (EOI) including your personal/education/employment details as submitted
- Skills Assessment as received by the relevant assessing body
- English Language Report (English proficiency test result - must be dated within the last three years)
- if you hold a passport issued by the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, United States of America, or Republic of Ireland please attach a 'blank' pdf - Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume (up-to-date)
- Declaration of Financial Capacity - signed and witnessed
You must have access to funds to support your settlement while you are securing employment in Tasmania. If you have not already secured employment in Tasmania, you need to be realistic about employment expectations once you arrive in the state as it can take six months or longer to secure employment. Your ability to secure employment quickly will depend on your research of the Tasmanian labour market and the relevance of your skill set and experience to the market. - Commitment to Tasmania Statement (a 1 page summary of why you wish to live in Tasmania)
Include the following points:
- why Tasmania’s lifestyle suits your way of life more than other places in Australia
- include evidence that you have personally researched and understand Tasmania’s lifestyle and attractions
- avoid using statements that are obviously copied from other sources (and not written in your own words)
- if your spouse/partner (if applicable) intends to work, their skills and experience, evidence that they have also researched employment opportunities in Tasmania and they are satisfied to be successful in attaining employment
- if you have studied or lived in another Australian state or territory within the last 12 months indicate why you want to re-settle in Tasmania
- if your spouse/partner or any dependents have studied or lived in another Australian state or territory within the last 12 months indicate whether they will be moving with you to the state, and if not, why not
CATEGORY SPECIFIC DOCUMENTS (also required):
Category 1: TASMANIAN GRADUATE (Subclass 190)
- Current Visa Grant Notice including any bridging visa notice or AAT or Federal Court review information if applicable (VEVO printouts are not sufficient)
- Tasmanian Qualifications Academic transcript and a completion letter
- Any other Australian Qualifications Academic transcript(s) and a completion letter(s)
- Bank Transaction Statements showing daily activities in Tasmania (24 months if applying for Subclass 190)
- Evidence of Living in Tasmania (rental agreements OR if not available, statutory declarations)
- Travel Itinerary (Airline/Spirit of Tasmania itinerary of permanent arrival in Tasmania)
- Signed Employment Contract if working (if not working please attach a 'blank' pdf)
- Employability Statement if not currently employed (if working please attach a 'blank' pdf)
- this statement should explain how your study, along with your previous skills and experience will enable you to settle in and contribute to Tasmania. - Career Plan
Category 2: WORKING IN TASMANIA (Subclass 190)
- Current Visa Grant Notice including any bridging visa notice or AAT or Federal Court review information if applicable (VEVO printouts are not sufficient)
- Bank Transaction Statements showing daily activities in Tasmania (since the date of arrival in Tasmania)
- Evidence of Living in Tasmania (rental agreements OR if not available, statutory declarations)
- Travel Itinerary (Airline/Spirit of Tasmania itinerary of permanent arrival in Tasmania)
- Signed Employment Contract/Letter of Offer
- Payslips (6 months immediately prior to application submission)
- Evidence that pay and conditions no less favorable
This can be demonstrated by:
- reference to an industrial award or enterprise agreement
- Job Outlook information
- Market salary survey data such as Hays Salary guides
- advertisements from the last six months for equivalent positions in the same location (eg Seek, Indeed, CareerOne)
- remuneration surveys completed by a reputable organization
- written advice from unions or employer associations
Processing times
Processing times may vary depending on the quantity and quality of the applications lodged and also if further information has been requested (either from you or external parties). Please do not enquire about the progress of your application during the assessment period. Progress enquiries can delay application processing.
Fees:
During the online application process a $220 fee will be required, when processed you will be able to 'SUBMIT' the application for processing.
Payment is only available by way of a credit card (Visa or MasterCard) and the fee is non-refundable regardless of application outcome.
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