QLD – Skilled Visas for Medical Professionals

Queensland

Subclass 190 – Skilled Workers Living in Queensland

1. Your occupation is on the Department of Home Affairs’ Skilled Occupation List
2. Have a points-test result of 80 or higher
3. Have ‘Proficient’ English or higher
4. Must have lived and worked in Queensland (post-qualification) in your nominated occupation for the past 6 months immediately prior to your application for state nomination (min. 35 hours per week in one full-time job or two part-time jobs)
5. Evidence of ongoing employment in Queensland for a further 12 months (min. 35 hours per week)

Subclass 190 – Graduates of a Queensland University (PhD)

1. Your occupation is on the Department of Home Affairs’ Skilled Occupation List
2. Completed 100% of course in Queensland and has had a decision on thesis or graduated in the last 2 years

Subclass 491 – Skilled Workers Living in Queensland

1. Your occupation is on the Department of Home Affairs’ Skilled Occupation List
2. Have ‘Proficient’ English or higher
3. Must have lived and worked full-time in *Regional Queensland (post-qualification) in your nominated occupation for the past 3 months immediately prior to your application for state nomination (min. 35 hours per week in one full-time job or two part-time jobs).
4. Evidence of ongoing employment in *regional Queensland for a further 12 months (min. 35 hours per week)

*Regional Queensland Postcodes

You must live and work within one of the following postcodes to be eligible for this QLD 491 visa:
4124-4125, 4133, 4183-4184, 4207-4275, 4280-4287, 4306-4498, 4507, 4517-4519, 4550-4575, 4580-4895

Subclass 491 – Graduates of a Queensland University (Bachelors and Masters)

1. Your occupation is on the Department of Home Affairs’ Skilled Occupation List
2. Completed course at a Queensland university/institute
3. Have GPA 6.0 or higher
4. Have ‘Proficient’ English or higher
5. After graduation, must have worked in Queensland in your nominated occupation for 3 months (min. 20 hours per week)
6. Evidence of job offer in Queensland for 12 months (min. 20 hours per week)