State Nomination Strategy Australia

State Nomination Strategy: Executive Summary

State nomination is available through two principal points-tested skilled visa pathways:

• Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa;
• Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa.

Nomination can provide:

• 5 points for subclass 190;
• 15 points for state-nominated subclass 491.

Those additional points are important, but they are not the whole value of nomination.

The greater strategic value is that nomination may open a visa pathway for an applicant who:

• is not competitive for subclass 189;
• has an occupation valued by a particular jurisdiction;
• has relevant local employment;
• has a connection to a state or regional area;
• fits a current workforce priority;
• can use subclass 491 where subclass 190 is unrealistic.

What is Australian state nomination?

State nomination is a decision by an Australian state or territory government to nominate a skilled applicant for a visa within the federal skilled migration system.

The nomination does not itself grant the visa.

It allows the applicant to receive an invitation to apply for the relevant nominated visa through SkillSelect.

The Commonwealth and the jurisdiction have different roles

The Australian Government controls:

• the visa subclasses;
• the points test;
• SkillSelect;
• the skilled occupation framework;
• the visa application requirements;
• the final visa decision.

States and territories control:

• their nomination pathways;
• occupation priorities;
• onshore and offshore access;
• employment and residence criteria;
• registration and selection processes;
• which applicants they choose to nominate.

Federal eligibility does not oblige a state to nominate

An applicant may have:

• a positive skills assessment;
• competent English;
• at least 65 points;
• an occupation available for subclass 190 or 491;
• a valid EOI.

That may establish entry into the broader system.

It does not create a right to state nomination.

The three tests in state nomination

Test 1: Federal visa eligibility

The applicant must first be capable of satisfying the federal criteria applying to the intended visa.

This commonly includes:

• being below the relevant age limit at invitation;
• having a suitable skills assessment;
• nominating an eligible occupation;
• meeting the English requirement;
• reaching the points threshold;
• submitting an accurate EOI;
• meeting health, character and other visa requirements.

Test 2: Jurisdictional eligibility

The applicant must then satisfy the requirements of a particular state or territory pathway.

These may concern:

• occupation;
• location;
• residence;
• employment;
• salary;
• hours worked;
• English;
• points;
• graduation;
• regional residence;
• job offers;
• sector priorities.

Test 3: Competitive state selection

Meeting the published requirements may only place the applicant in an eligible pool.

The jurisdiction may still choose applicants according to:

• occupation demand;
• workforce shortages;
• economic priorities;
• employment quality;
• salary;
• English;
• experience;
• points;
• location;
• regional need;
• available nomination places.

How the state nomination process works

The exact process differs between jurisdictions, but a common sequence is:

1. Identify the correct nominated occupation.
2. Obtain the required skills assessment.
3. Complete the required English test.
4. Calculate defensible migration points.
5. Submit or update an Expression of Interest in SkillSelect.
6. Select the relevant state, territory or nomination options.
7. Complete any separate state registration of interest.
8. Wait for the jurisdiction to select or invite the applicant.
9. Lodge the full state nomination application.
10. Provide the evidence requested by the jurisdiction.
11. Receive state or territory nomination.
12. Receive the visa invitation through SkillSelect.
13. Lodge the subclass 190 or 491 visa application.

Not every jurisdiction follows the same sequence

A state or territory may use:

• direct nomination applications;
• SkillSelect EOI ranking;
• a separate registration of interest;
• invitation-only application processes;
• occupation-specific pathways;
• graduate pathways;
• regional employment pathways;
• priority-sector selection.

A state invitation is not necessarily the visa invitation

An applicant may first receive an invitation from the jurisdiction to lodge a nomination application.

Only after the nomination is approved and recorded in SkillSelect is the federal invitation to apply for the visa triggered.

EOI, registration of interest and nomination application

These stages are related but should not be confused.

The information must remain consistent

The EOI, registration of interest and nomination application should tell the same factual story.

Differences may arise in:

• employment dates;
• points;
• salary;
• hours;
• location;
• relationship status;
• English results;
• skills assessment details;
• claimed state connection.

A later document should not quietly contradict an earlier representation.

Nomination allocations and limited places

States and territories operate within nomination allocations provided as part of Australia’s migration planning framework.

This means a jurisdiction may have more eligible applicants than nomination places.

Published eligibility does not reserve a place

An occupation may remain available while:

• selection becomes more competitive;
• invitation frequency slows;
• priority moves to another sector;
• subclass 190 places become restricted;
• subclass 491 is preferred;
• the jurisdiction manages an existing application pipeline.

Allocations affect strategy

Limited nomination places can influence:

• which occupations are prioritised;
• how often invitations are issued;
• whether offshore applicants are considered;
• whether subclass 190 or 491 is favoured;
• how selective the state becomes;
• whether applications are paused or restricted.

A nomination program is not a queue for everyone eligible

Some pathways are competitive pools rather than first-in-first-served processes.

Submitting earlier may help where timing is relevant, but it does not necessarily place the applicant in a simple chronological queue.

How states and territories select applicants

Each jurisdiction decides which applicants best support its workforce, regional and economic priorities.

Selection factors may include:

• occupation;
• sector;
• points;
• English;
• employment experience;
• current employment;
• salary;
• work location;
• residence;
• regional connection;
• study completed in the jurisdiction;
• job offer;
• partner skills;
• age;
• nomination allocation.

Two applicants with the same points can have different prospects

One applicant may:

• work in a priority occupation;
• live in the nominating jurisdiction;
• have highly relevant employment;
• earn a strong salary;
• have superior English;
• fit a regional workforce need.

Another applicant with the same points may:

• be offshore;
• have no local employment;
• work in a heavily oversupplied occupation;
• have weaker English;
• meet only the minimum published requirements.

Their federal points score may be identical.

Their nomination competitiveness may not be.

Occupation eligibility versus occupation priority

An occupation can be available without being a priority.

Occupation eligibility

Eligibility means the occupation may be accepted under the relevant nomination pathway.

Occupation priority

Priority means the jurisdiction may actively favour applicants in that occupation, sector or workforce category.

An occupation may be:

• available for subclass 190 and 491;
• available only for subclass 491;
• available only to current residents;
• available only to applicants already working in the occupation;
• available to offshore applicants;
• eligible but not prioritised;
• restricted to a particular industry or regional area.

A state occupation list must be read with the pathway criteria

Finding the occupation on a list does not answer:

• whether the applicant’s location is accepted;
• whether related employment is required;
• whether a minimum salary applies;
• whether offshore applicants are being selected;
• whether the occupation is receiving invitations;
• whether subclass 190 is available;
• whether the applicant ranks competitively.

Read more about Skilled Occupation List Australia.

Onshore and offshore state nomination pathways

Location can materially alter nomination prospects.

Applicants living in the nominating jurisdiction

A jurisdiction may favour applicants who:

• currently live in the state or territory;
• have lived there for a minimum period;
• work locally;
• work in the nominated or a closely related occupation;
• intend to remain in the jurisdiction;
• have established local employment and community connections.

Applicants living in another Australian jurisdiction

Some states may:

• exclude applicants living interstate;
• require relocation before eligibility arises;
• accept only selected occupation groups;
• require a genuine job offer;
• treat interstate residence as weakening commitment.

Offshore applicants

Offshore pathways may be:

• open only for selected occupations;
• limited to priority sectors;
• invitation-only;
• restricted to applicants with specified experience;
• restricted to applicants with job offers;
• available for subclass 491 but not subclass 190.

“Open to offshore applicants” does not mean likely selection

An offshore applicant may satisfy every published minimum and still compete against:

• applicants with more experience;
• applicants with stronger English;
• applicants in priority specialisations;
• applicants with higher points;
• applicants with employment offers;
• a large international pool.

Employment, residence and salary criteria

Employment criteria differ substantially between state nomination pathways.

Employment relevance

A state may require employment:

• in the nominated occupation;
• in a closely related occupation;
• at the required skill level;
• within a priority sector;
• with a local employer;
• within a regional area.

Hours worked

The pathway may require:

• full-time employment;
• a minimum number of hours per week;
• ongoing employment;
• a particular period already completed;
• a contract extending beyond nomination.

Salary

Salary may be relevant because it can:

• form part of a formal pathway requirement;
• indicate the occupational level of the role;
• affect candidate ranking;
• show the economic value of the employment;
• help distinguish professional work from junior or administrative duties.

Employment location

A person employed by a state-based organisation may not necessarily work in that jurisdiction.

Questions may arise where:

• the applicant works remotely;
• the employer’s registered office is interstate;
• the applicant works at client sites;
• the position moves between locations;
• the payroll entity differs from the workplace;
• the work is performed from outside the nominated region.

Self-employment

Some pathways restrict, exclude or closely examine self-employment.

Where accepted, evidence may need to establish:

• the business exists and operates genuinely;
• the applicant performs skilled duties;
• income and hours;
• clients and contracts;
• tax and business records;
• the connection to the jurisdiction.

Subclass 190 state nomination strategy

The subclass 190 visa is a permanent skilled visa requiring nomination by a state or territory government.

Nomination contributes five points.

Why subclass 190 is attractive

Applicants often prefer subclass 190 because it provides permanent residence from visa grant.

That preference is understandable, but it should not lead to a strategy based on a pathway with little realistic prospect of nomination.

Questions to ask about subclass 190

• Is the occupation available for subclass 190 in the relevant jurisdiction?
• Is the applicant eligible under a current pathway?
• Is the occupation being prioritised?
• Are offshore applicants considered?
• Is local employment required?
• Does the applicant meet salary or residence criteria?
• How strong is the applicant compared with the likely pool?
• Would subclass 491 provide a materially stronger route?

Subclass 190 should not be selected merely because it is permanent

An applicant who limits the EOI to subclass 190 may exclude a more realistic subclass 491 opportunity.

That may be rational where regional residence is genuinely unsuitable.

It may be a strategic mistake where the applicant could comply with regional requirements and subclass 190 selection is remote.

State-nominated subclass 491 strategy

The subclass 491 visa is a provisional regional visa for applicants nominated by a state or territory government or sponsored by an eligible relative.

This page concerns the state-nominated pathway.

Why subclass 491 can be strategically stronger

State-nominated subclass 491 may offer:

• 15 nomination points;
• access to occupations not selected for subclass 190;
• regional nomination opportunities;
• pathways designed around local workforce shortages;
• a later pathway to subclass 191 permanent residence.

Subclass 491 is not automatically easier

The jurisdiction may still require:

• regional residence;
• regional employment;
• a particular occupation;
• a minimum period of work;
• a local job offer;
• strong English;
• competitive selection.

Regional compliance must be realistic

The applicant should consider:

• where the family can genuinely live;
• employment opportunities;
• partner employment;
• children’s schooling;
• housing;
• travel requirements;
• future subclass 191 requirements.

Subclass 491 should not be treated as a paper pathway where the applicant has no genuine ability or intention to live within the required regional framework.

Subclass 190 versus subclass 491 nomination

The stronger visa is the one the applicant can realistically obtain and comply with

Subclass 190 may be preferable in theory.

Subclass 491 may be stronger in practice.

The comparison should consider:

• nomination prospects;
• points;
• occupation access;
• location requirements;
• family circumstances;
• employment prospects;
• long-term compliance;
• timing.

Points and state nomination

Points matter because subclass 190 and 491 are points-tested visas.

However, the legal threshold should not be confused with a likely nomination outcome.

Nomination points are counted only with the relevant nomination

The applicant may calculate:

• the underlying score before nomination;
• the subclass 190 score after adding five points;
• the subclass 491 score after adding 15 points.

Those additional points do not exist independently of the relevant nomination.

State selection may consider more than the total score

A state may consider:

• individual components of the score;
• English level;
• employment experience;
• partner skills;
• age;
• occupation;
• location;
• salary;
• sector priority.

Every point must be defensible

Before the EOI or state registration is submitted, confirm:

• the correct age points;
• the accepted English result;
• qualification points;
• recognised employment periods;
• Australian study claims;
• regional study claims;
• partner points;
• NAATI points;
• professional-year points;
• nomination points.

Read more about Australian Migration Points.

Can you pursue more than one state or territory?

SkillSelect allows applicants to indicate interest in one, several or all states and territories.

That technical setting does not remove the need for a jurisdiction-specific strategy.

Each jurisdiction may impose separate requirements

A state may:

• require a separate registration;
• require a specific EOI selection;
• exclude applicants living interstate;
• require genuine commitment;
• require withdrawal from other pathways after selection;
• refuse to consider applicants already nominated elsewhere.

“Any state” is not always persuasive

An applicant who says they are committed to every jurisdiction may appear to be committed to none.

The stronger approach is to identify:

• which jurisdictions genuinely fit;
• which pathways the applicant satisfies;
• where employment and family plans are realistic;
• where the applicant is competitive;
• what commitments will be made if nominated.

Accepting one nomination can affect other options

Once a jurisdiction nominates the applicant, other registrations or applications may need to be:

• withdrawn;
• updated;
• allowed to lapse;
• reviewed for consistency with the commitment already made.

Evidence and integrity in state nomination

A state invitation to apply for nomination is not permission to repair unsupported claims after selection.

The jurisdiction may require evidence of:

• identity;
• residence;
• employment;
• salary;
• hours;
• skills assessment;
• English;
• qualifications;
• registration or licensing;
• job offers;
• regional location;
• state study;
• financial capacity;
• commitment to the jurisdiction.

The EOI and nomination evidence must agree

Problems commonly arise where:

• the EOI claims more employment than the skills assessment supports;
• the salary in the registration differs from payroll records;
• the applicant has moved interstate;
• the employment contract has ended;
• the claimed regional work was performed remotely elsewhere;
• the relationship status has changed;
• the English result has expired;
• the points score has fallen.

State nomination should never depend on an untested future assumption

Examples include:

• assuming a superior English result will be achieved;
• assuming employment will continue;
• assuming a probationary job will become permanent;
• assuming a partner will obtain a skills assessment;
• assuming an occupation will remain open;
• assuming a state will accept an explanation later.

Commitment to the nominating state or territory

Applicants usually make representations about their intention to live and work in the nominating jurisdiction.

The precise declaration and expected period differ between programs.

Read the nomination declaration before accepting nomination

Applicants should understand:

• what commitment is being made;
• whether the commitment applies to the main applicant and family;
• whether settlement surveys or updates are expected;
• whether regional residence is required under subclass 491;
• how relocation may affect the representations previously made.

Subclass 190 and subclass 491 are different

Subclass 190 holders do not generally have a visa condition confining them to one state.

However, the nomination was obtained on the basis of representations made to the nominating jurisdiction.

Subclass 491 holders operate within a federal designated-regional framework in addition to the state nomination commitment.

Commitment should be genuine at the time it is made

A later change in circumstances can occur.

That is different from applying to a jurisdiction with no genuine intention to settle there.

Timing and state nomination program changes

State nomination settings can change during a migration program year.

Changes may affect:

• occupation access;
• onshore and offshore eligibility;
• employment requirements;
• salary thresholds;
• priority sectors;
• registration processes;
• invitation frequency;
• subclass 190 and 491 availability.

An open pathway may close before selection

Submitting an EOI or registration does not freeze:

• the occupation list;
• state criteria;
• nomination allocations;
• the applicant’s points;
• assessment validity;
• English validity;
• age.

The applicant’s circumstances can also change

A nomination strategy should be reviewed when:

• employment changes;
• the applicant moves;
• a contract ends;
• English improves;
• new experience becomes available;
• the applicant has a birthday affecting points or eligibility;
• the partner’s circumstances change;
• a state program changes.

Timing is not merely about lodging quickly

A rushed registration based on unsupported points or incomplete evidence can be worse than a later, properly prepared application.

The strategic question is whether the applicant can enter the pathway with a defensible and competitive profile while the opportunity remains available.

When employer sponsorship may be stronger than state nomination

State nomination is not the only skilled migration route.

Employer sponsorship may deserve greater attention where:

• the occupation has weak state nomination prospects;
• the applicant already has a genuine Australian employer;
• the role is difficult to fill locally;
• the applicant has specialist experience;
• the points score is weak;
• age limits make points-tested migration difficult;
• a regional employer-sponsored pathway is available;
• a labour agreement or DAMA may apply.

Labour-market strength and state invitation strength are different

An applicant may be highly employable while having poor invitation prospects under points-tested migration.

Conversely, an occupation may be prioritised by a state even where the individual applicant has no employer.

The strategy should compare:

• subclass 190;
• subclass 491;
• subclass 482;
• subclass 186;
• subclass 494;
• DAMA or labour-agreement options.

Read more about Employer-Sponsored Visas Australia.

What I see in state nomination matters

The applicant meets every published minimum but has no distinguishing factor

The profile may include:

• 65 or 70 points;
• competent English;
• the minimum experience;
• an occupation appearing on the list.

Every criterion is satisfied.

The difficulty is that hundreds or thousands of other applicants may also satisfy them.

The occupation is open, but the pathway is not open to this applicant

The occupation may appear on the state list while the actual pathway requires:

• current local residence;
• local employment;
• a regional job offer;
• graduation from a local institution;
• a priority specialisation;
• subclass 491 rather than subclass 190.

The EOI and state registration do not match

I regularly see differences in:

• points;
• employment dates;
• salary;
• relationship status;
• English results;
• state preference;
• subclass selection.

These inconsistencies may become serious once the jurisdiction asks for evidence.

The applicant relies on employment that has already changed

An applicant may be invited based on:

• a current local job;
• a particular salary;
• a regional work location;
• ongoing full-time hours.

By nomination application time:

• the job has ended;
• hours have reduced;
• the applicant has moved;
• the work has become remote;
• the employer has changed.

The original eligibility may no longer exist.

The state connection is weaker than the applicant believes

Examples include:

• brief past study;
• a relative living in the state;
• a job application but no offer;
• an employer’s head office located there while the applicant works elsewhere;
• a stated willingness to relocate without practical planning.

A general preference for the state is not necessarily the connection required by the pathway.

The applicant pursues subclass 190 only

Some applicants refuse to consider subclass 491 because it is provisional.

Several years later, they may still have no subclass 190 invitation and may have lost:

• age points;
• assessment validity;
• English validity;
• occupation access;
• a previously available regional pathway.

The applicant assumes a high score is universally competitive

A strong score in one occupation or jurisdiction may be ordinary in another.

Points must be considered with:

• occupation supply;
• priority;
• location;
• experience;
• English;
• nomination allocation.

Remote work creates a location problem

An applicant may live in a regional area but work remotely for an interstate employer.

Whether that employment satisfies the state pathway depends on the jurisdiction’s criteria and the actual facts.

The residential address alone may not resolve the issue.

The state invitation arrives before the evidence is ready

Nomination invitation periods can be short.

Applicants may then discover:

• the employer will not issue the required letter;
• salary records are inconsistent;
• the skills assessment does not support the claimed work;
• the residence evidence is incomplete;
• the points calculation was wrong.

Evidence preparation should begin before selection, not after it.

Fictional worked example: Eligible in three states, competitive in only one

Common state nomination mistakes

Confusing visa eligibility with nomination eligibility

Meeting the federal subclass 190 or 491 requirements does not establish eligibility under a state pathway.

Confusing nomination eligibility with selection

Meeting published state criteria may only place the applicant in a competitive pool.

Applying because the occupation appears on a list

Occupation access must be read with the pathway, location, employment and priority criteria.

Claiming points before the evidence is tested

Employment, partner, study and English points should be verified before the EOI and registration are submitted.

Using different information in the EOI and state registration

The dates, points, occupation, salary, location and family information should remain consistent.

Targeting every state without considering commitment

A broad “any state” strategy may ignore jurisdiction-specific rules and weaken the credibility of the applicant’s settlement intentions.

Focusing exclusively on subclass 190

Applicants may overlook a realistic subclass 491 pathway while waiting for a permanent nomination that may never arrive.

Assuming subclass 491 is automatically easier

Regional pathways still have occupation, employment, location and selection requirements.

Ignoring onshore and offshore distinctions

A pathway open to current residents may be unavailable to offshore or interstate applicants.

Relying on remote employment without checking location rules

The employer’s address, applicant’s residence and actual place of work may be treated differently.

Waiting for an invitation before collecting evidence

Short application deadlines can expose employment, residence and points problems that should have been resolved earlier.

Ignoring program changes

An EOI does not freeze occupation access, nomination criteria or allocation settings.

Assuming nomination guarantees visa approval

Home Affairs separately assesses the federal visa criteria and all points claims.

State Nomination Australia: Frequently Asked Questions

What is state nomination in Australia?

State nomination is a decision by an Australian state or territory government to nominate a skilled applicant for a subclass 190 or state-nominated subclass 491 visa. Nomination allows the applicant to receive an invitation to lodge the relevant federal visa application.

Does state nomination guarantee a visa?

No. The state or territory decides the nomination application, while the Department of Home Affairs separately decides the visa application. The applicant must still prove the federal visa criteria and every points claim.

How many points does state nomination add?

Subclass 190 nomination adds five points. State-nominated subclass 491 adds 15 points.

Is 65 points enough for state nomination?

Sixty-five points is the general threshold for the points-tested visa system, but it does not guarantee state eligibility or competitive selection. Jurisdictions may favour higher scores or other factors such as occupation, employment, English, salary and location.

What is the difference between state eligibility and state selection?

Eligibility means you meet the jurisdiction’s published pathway criteria. Selection means the jurisdiction chooses you from the eligible pool and invites you to lodge or progress a nomination application.

Do I need an EOI before state nomination?

Usually, yes. State and territory agencies generally use SkillSelect EOI information when considering applicants for subclass 190 and 491 nomination. Some jurisdictions also require a separate registration of interest or state application.

Is an EOI a nomination application?

No. An EOI records your skilled migration profile in SkillSelect. A jurisdiction may require a separate registration, invitation and evidence-based nomination application.

What is a registration of interest?

A registration of interest is a state-specific preliminary process used by some jurisdictions to identify candidates they may invite to lodge a full nomination application.

Can I apply to more than one state?

Potentially. SkillSelect allows interest in multiple jurisdictions, but every state and territory sets its own rules. Applicants should consider commitment requirements, interstate residence restrictions and whether each pathway genuinely fits.

Can I select “any state” in my EOI?

The SkillSelect setting may permit broad interest, but that does not replace a jurisdiction-specific strategy. Some states require a separate registration or evidence of genuine commitment.

Does being on a state occupation list guarantee nomination?

No. It may mean only that the occupation is eligible for consideration. Selection can still depend on priority, employment, residence, salary, points, English and available nomination places.

Can offshore applicants receive state nomination?

Potentially. Offshore access depends on the jurisdiction, occupation and pathway. Some programs accept selected offshore occupations, while others prioritise or restrict nomination to applicants already living and working locally.

Can a state require me to be working in my occupation?

Yes. A pathway may require current employment in the nominated occupation, a closely related occupation, a priority sector or a particular region.

Does remote work count as employment in a state?

It depends on the jurisdiction’s criteria and the actual work arrangements. The applicant’s residence, employer location, worksite and place where duties are performed may all be relevant.

Does salary affect state nomination?

Potentially. Salary may be a formal criterion, a ranking factor or evidence that the employment is performed at the claimed occupational level.

Is subclass 190 better than subclass 491?

Subclass 190 provides permanent residence from grant, while subclass 491 is provisional and regional. However, subclass 491 may offer stronger nomination prospects and 15 points. The better pathway depends on realistic selection prospects and the applicant’s ability to comply with regional requirements.

Is subclass 491 easier to obtain?

Not automatically. It may provide broader opportunities in some occupations and jurisdictions, but applicants must still satisfy the state pathway and compete for selection.

Can I apply for both subclass 190 and 491?

Potentially. Whether both should be selected depends on the EOI settings, jurisdictional rules and whether the applicant genuinely accepts the regional subclass 491 pathway.

Do I have to live in the state that nominates me?

Applicants usually make a commitment to live and work in the nominating jurisdiction according to that program’s terms. The exact declaration should be checked before nomination is accepted. Subclass 491 holders must also comply with the federal designated-regional framework.

Can I move after receiving a subclass 190 visa?

Subclass 190 does not generally contain a visa condition confining the holder to one state. However, the nomination was obtained using representations about settlement intentions. Applicants should understand those representations and address any genuine change of circumstances appropriately.

Does state nomination expire?

Nomination and the resulting invitation operate within specified processes and time limits. The applicant should lodge the visa application within the invitation period and ensure the supporting assessment, English result and claims remain valid.

Can a state withdraw nomination?

Potentially, depending on the circumstances and stage of the process. False information, material changes or failure to satisfy nomination requirements may affect the nomination.

What happens if my employment changes after registration?

The EOI, state registration and nomination application may need to be updated. If the pathway depended on that employment, the applicant may no longer satisfy the criteria.

Should I wait for state nomination before preparing documents?

No. Employment, residence, salary, points and skills-assessment evidence should be checked before registration because nomination application periods can be short.

Can employer sponsorship be better than state nomination?

Yes. Employer sponsorship may be stronger where the applicant has a genuine employer and labour-market demand but weak points-tested invitation prospects.

Official state nomination resources

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  Department of Home Affairs — State and territory nomination allocations
  
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  Department of Home Affairs — SkillSelect
  
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  Department of Home Affairs — Expression of Interest
  
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  Department of Home Affairs — SkillSelect invitation rounds
  
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  Department of Home Affairs — Subclass 190 visa
  
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  Department of Home Affairs — Subclass 491 visa
  

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