Migration Tasmania - Revised Visa Nomination Requirements for 2022-23

The Tasmanian Government has released new requirements for state visa nomination (subclass 190 and Subclass 491 visa) for the 2022-23 program year.  

The requirements will come into effect once the Tasmanian Government receives confirmation from the Australian Government on their nomination allocation for 2022-23. 
 
The 2022-23 Tasmanian Skilled Migration State Nomination Program will open once the allocation is finalised and will be advised through Migration Tasmania’s website and news updates. 

What are the Key Features of Migration Tasmania for the year 2022-23 Program?

For graduates 

• No course or occupation restrictions or mandatory employment requirements. 

• Permanent pathway for PhD students. 

For skilled employees 

• An expanded list of occupations and employment eligible for permanent subclass 190 visa nomination. 

• No occupation requirements for subclass 491. 

• Inclusion of part-time employment to meet work experience requirements. 

• Subcontractors with a related skills assessment are included in the skilled employment pathway. 

For business operators 

• Extension of qualifying business operation time from six to twelve months for business operations that commenced after 15 April 2022. 

• Introduction of a new personal business income requirement, set at a minimum of 80% of TSMIT (i.e., $43 120). 

For long-term residents 

• A new nomination pathway for candidates who have lived in Tasmania for an extended period and established themselves in employment or business. 

• Qualifying residence period of at least three years for permanent subclass 190 visa nomination, or two years for the provisional subclass 491 visa. 

• Business operators will be eligible for subclass 190 nomination if they have lived in Tasmania for two years, and run their eligible business successfully for two years. 

For all candidates: 

• Simplified eligibility requirements. 

• Invitation only - candidates will be able to register interest in Tasmanian nomination in the Migration Tasmania Gateway if they meet the minimum eligibility requirements, and the most competitive will be able to apply for nomination. 

• More clearly defined exclusions and exceptions regarding employment and business roles and location of dependants. 

• Clear sets of published priority attribute, describing the additional characteristics needed to be competitive. Only those candidates that meet the competitive threshold will be invited to apply for nomination. These attributes will include: 

  • duration and industry of employment 

  • employment in skilled roles which are critical to the Tasmanian economy 

  • connections between employment, skills assessment, and study 

  • rate of salary compared with the Australian average and median 

  • nature, level, and duration of the Tasmanian study 

  • completion of work placements related to study 

  • graduate employment offers 

  • duration and success of the business operation 

  • level of business investment, turnover, and local employment 

  • length of residence in Tasmania 

  • English language ability 

  • location, length of residence, employment, and skills of dependants. 

Migration Tasmania will host a webinar to discuss the new framework in future detail. AHC Lawyers will participate in the discussion and present you with the details on our website.  Call AHC Lawyers on 02 8310 5230 to enquiry the Tasmanian nomination for 190 or 491 visas.

How can Agape Henry Crux Help You?   

If you want to find out more about the risks of travelling overseas, do not hesitate to contact us. You can book a Migration Planning Session with one of our immigration lawyers to seek professional advice by calling 02 8310 5230 or email us to book a time at info@ahclawyers.com.  

We speak fluent English, Korean, Japanese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Indonesian, Burmese and Malay. If these aren’t your language, we can also help you arrange an interpreter.   

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