2024-25 State and territory nomination allocations – South Australian
The Commonwealth Government has confirmed visa nomination allocations for South Australia’s skilled migration program for 2024–25.
South Australia has received an allocation of 3,800 nomination places for 2024-25, which consists of:
- Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa – 3,000 places
- Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa – 800 places
This is an additional 1,500 nomination places compared to the 2023-24 program year.
South Australia’s Skilled Migration Stream
There are a range of nomination streams for skilled migrants seeking to live and work in South Australia.
1. South Australian Graduates
If you are an international graduate, who has studied in South Australia, you may be eligible for state nomination as a skilled migrant faster than other candidates.
2. Skilled Employment in South Australia
If you are a skilled migrant, currently living in South Australia and working in your nominated occupation, you may be eligible for state nomination through this pathway. Candidates may include temporary visa holders, international graduates, self-employed applicants, and sub-contractors.
3. Outer Regional Skilled Employment
If you are a skilled migrant currently living in an outer regional area of South Australia and working in your nominated occupation, you may be eligible for state nomination through this pathway. Candidates may include temporary visa holders, international graduates, self-employed applicants, and sub-contractors.
4. Offshore
If you are a skilled migrant currently living offshore, who has submitted an Expression of Interest using the Commonwealth Government’s SkillSelect system, you may be selected by South Australia and invited to apply for state nomination.
2024-25 Eligibility requirements
◾️South Australian Graduates
Basic requirements:
◽️Hold an active EOI on SkillSelect with South Australia(SA) as your top preference.
◽️Confirm your occupation is eligible under the South Australian Graduates stream South Australia’s Skilled Occupation List.
◽️Currently reside and work in South Australia.
◽️Be under 45 at the time of nomination approval.
◽️Have a positive skills assessment for your occupation.
◽️Demonstrate Competent English, or meet specific registration/licensing English requirements.
◽️Score 65+ EOI points (including state nomination points).
◽️Meet South Australian study requirements.
– Your course in SA must be CRICOS registered with at least 46 weeks.
– Your study must meet the minimum qualification level for your nominated occupation on the Skilled Occupation List.
– At least 75% of your qualification should be completed in SA.
– You need to have lived in South Australia for at least one year during your studies.
◽️Reside in SA for at least 6 months.
◽️Have been working for the last 6 months, and be currently employed, in a full-time job (at least 30 hours per week) aligned with your nominated occupation at the same skill level, typically within the same ANZSCO Sub Major Group.
◽️Have undertaken your skilled work experience post-course completion
◾️Offshore
Basic requirements:
◽️Active EOI on SkillSelect with South Australia as your first preference.
◽️Minimum 3 years skilled employment in nominated/related occupation within the last 5 years for most occupations.
🔸South Australia will be assessing candidates on merit by the following factors:
- English language ability
- Years and field of skilled employment
- EOI points
🔸For occupations in the construction trades (as listed below) applicants must have a minimum of one year of skilled employment in their nominated or related occupation within the last 3 years.
Applicants in the construction trades will be assessed on merit by the following factors:
- Years and field of skilled employment
- English language ability
- EOI points
ANZSCO Code Occupation
133111 Construction Project Manager
312114 Construction Estimator
322313 Welder (First Class)
331111 Bricklayer
331211 Carpenter and Joiner
331212 Carpenter
331213 Joiner
333211 Fibrous Plasterer
333212 Solid Plasterer
333311 Roof Tiler
333411 Wall and Floor Tiler
334111 Plumber (General)
334115 Roof Plumber
341111 Electrician (General)
341112 Electrician (Special Class)
◾️Outer Regional Skilled Employment
Basic requirements:
◽️EOI in SkillSelect with SA as preferred state.
◽️Occupation eligibility under Outer Regional Skilled Employment stream on SA’s Skilled Occupation List.
◽️Currently live and work in Outer Regional SA.
◽️Age under 45 at time of nomination approval.
◽️Valid skills assessment for nominated occupation and Competent English (or meet licensing requirements).
◽️Score 65+ points (including nomination points).
◽️9 months living and working in Outer Regional SA, currently full-time (30+ hours/week), and work aligned with ANZSCO code.
◽️Have undertaken your skilled work experience post-course completion.
◾️Skilled Employment in South Australia stream
Basic requirements:
◽️Active EOI on SkillSelect with South Australia as your first preference.
◽️Check if your occupation is eligible under the SA Skilled Employment stream.
◽️Live and work in SA.
◽️Be under 45 at the time of nomination approval.
◽️Positive skills assessment and Competent English (or meet licensing requirements).
◽️Score 65+ points (including nomination points).
◽️Reside in SA for 12+ months.
◽️Full-time employment (30+ hours/week) related to your occupation, aligned with ANZSCO code.
◽️Post-course skilled work experience.
Who can provide immigration assistance
You can make your own application for state nomination, however if you are unsure about the application process you can seek immigration assistance.
Immigration assistance is when a person uses knowledge of, or experience in, migration procedure to assist with visa applications or other visa matters by:
- preparing, or helping to prepare a visa application or other document
- advising about a visa application or visa matter
- representing in, or preparing for, proceedings before a court or review authority in relation to a visa matter.
We commit that if you appoint VisaEnvoy to provide immigration assistance, the person assisting you must be a MARA Registered Migration Agent.
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Each state and territory has its own list of occupations, requirements and processes you must follow. Select a state below to see it’s state nomination requirements for 190 and 491 visa:
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