The state government recently announced opening of its skilled visa nomination program for the current financial year offering opportunities for skilled migrants and their families to commence a new life in NSW.
The state government noted that this year's program is aligned to the state's priorities to address chronic and persistent skills shortages, as well as industries undergoing significant structural changes.
"The NSW Priority Sectors are Construction (infrastructure and housing), Renewables (net zero and clean energy), Care Economy (aged care and disability services, early childhood education and care sectors), Digital and Cyber (across all sectors), Education (teachers), Agriculture and Agrifood and Advanced Manufacturing," it said.
It introduced a new direct application pathway for recent graduates from designated regional NSW institutions to seek NSW nomination under the Subclass 491 visa (Pathway 3).
In another move to ease visa requirements, applicants in certain occupations may be eligible for a 10 per cent concession on the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) under Pathway 1.
The Nomination application fee for the NSW Skilled Nomination Program has been increased to $315.00 (plus GST, applicable if you are applying inside Australia). Credit: teekid/Getty Images
Migration agent Neha Singh states that the NSW has been slow to launch the program for this year however many key changes have been announced.
"For instance, the state government has lifted previous restrictions on submitting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) in SkillSelect. Starting this program year, any valid EOI that includes NSW will be considered during the invitation rounds. This change is beneficial for many applicants," she commented.
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