Queensland Skilled Occupation List (QSOL) 2024-25

Queensland’s Skilled Visa Nomination Program for 2024-25 is now open. The Queensland Skilled Occupation List (QSOL) highlights the skills currently in demand in Queensland, based on the eligible occupations for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) and Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) as defined by the Australian Government.

The Australian Government has confirmed Migration Queensland's nomination allocation for the 2024-25 State Nominated Migration Program. For the upcoming financial year, Queensland has been allocated 1,200 nomination places, divided as follows:

• 600 places for the Skilled Nominated (Permanent) visa (subclass 190).

• 600 places for the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491).

Migration Queensland will prioritise candidates with occupations listed on Home Affairs' eligible occupations list, aiming to address critical shortages in Queensland's expanding industries. Key sectors include:

• Energy

• Construction and Infrastructure

• Healthcare and Social Assistance

• Education

• Professional Services

• Agribusiness

• Tourism and Hospitality

• Transport

For more information, visit the Migration Queensland Website.

Is the Queensland state nomination for 2024-2025 open?

Yes, Migration Queensland has opened the State Nominated Migration Program for FY24-25.

What is the process to get a state nomination in Queensland?

To qualify for a Queensland state-nominated business or skilled visa, you need to meet the requirements set by both the Department of Home Affairs and Migration Queensland. Here are some of the key checklist items for skilled occupation visas in Queensland:

• You need to score at least 65 on the points test – unless QLD requires a higher score.

• Have an occupation on the Department of Home Affairs list

• have a positive skills assessment in your nominated occupation.

• be under 45 years of age.

• Have competent English and also meet the minimum English language requirement for your occupation.

• commit to living and working in Queensland for 2 years for a 190 visa and 3 years for the 491 after the visa is granted.

• Meet additional requirements for your chosen pathway

State migration plans give states and territories in Australia the power to nominate skilled and business migration applicants from a variety of industries. This is done to address skill shortages in their local labour markets and attract businesses and investment - which is a very convenient pathway for international migrants. For example, the Queensland Skilled Nomination Program offers skilled migrants the chance to join the community and contribute to the growing economy and great lifestyle.

Queensland nominates skilled migrants in occupations that are in demand for both temporary and permanent residency, allowing them to live and work in Queensland. This program provides skilled migrants with a pathway to permanent residency in Queensland (subclass 190 and 491). To apply for either the permanent skilled nominated visa 190 or the temporary regional visa subclass 491 in Queensland, you will need to be pre-selected by the State, as well as receive an invitation to apply for State Nomination, which is an “invitation only” system. If the government of Queensland decides to nominate you, you will then be invited by SkillSelect to apply for the visa.

Nomination from Queensland will provide: an additional 5 points for a Skilled Nominated (Permanent) visa (subclass 190) towards the Home Affairs points test, as well as an additional 15 points for a Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) towards the Home Affairs points test.

If you are feeling uncertain about the application process for the above visas, we would be happy to help.

Which occupations are currently in high demand in Queensland, Australia?

You can find a list of the occupations in high demand on the Migration Queensland website.

What are the key areas of study for the Queensland Graduates pathway?

Table source: Migration Queensland