Migration Queensland 190 and 491 Visa Criteria 2023-2024
Migration Queensland 190 and 491 Visa Criteria 2023-2024
Suman Dua MARN 1800859Sep 22, 20234 min read
Migration Queensland’s nomination criteria for their visa subclasses 190 and 491 for the 2023-2024 financial year.
Migration Queensland has 4 Nomination streams:
We will cover the first three streams and make a separate video for the Small Business owner stream.
The Home Affairs criteria require you to:
have a points-test result of 65 or higher, inclusive of state nomination points;
have a positive skills assessment in your nominated occupation;
Skilled workers living in Queensland
Migration Queensland criteria for 190 nominations requires you to:
Have an occupation on the Home Affairs relevant list of eligible skilled occupations (LIN19/051)
Must commit to living and working in Queensland for two years from the visa grant date.
The 491criteria for Skilled workers living in Queensland requires you to:
Have an occupation on Home Affairs relevant list of eligible skilled occupations (LIN19/051)
Must commit to living and working in regional Queensland for three years from the visa grant date.
Caveats for selected occupations
Graduates of Queensland University.
Eligibility criteria common to all graduate pathways:
Living in Queensland, with an occupation on LIN19/051 for the 190 visa pathway
Living in regional Queensland, with an occupation on LIN19/051 for the 491 visa pathway
Additional eligibility criteria specific to each graduate pathway
Ph.D. or Doctorate Graduates (190 and 491): To be eligible under this graduate pathway, you must
Masters Graduates in STEM or Agriculture fields
(190 and 491) To be eligible under this graduate pathway, you will need to be
Bachelor Graduates (190 and 491): To be eligible under this graduate pathway, you will need
Caveats for selected occupations
Internal and External Auditors
Skilled workers living offshore
Migration Queensland criteria requires you to:
Have Competent English or higher (except where a higher level of English is required**)
Must provide evidence of the required years of post-study work experience as per the QSOL.
Please note: You must be employed in your nominated occupation when you are invited.
If you are considering applying for a nomination with Migration Queensland this Financial year, you may seek professional help. If you have any questions regarding your visa options, please book a consultation with us.
If you need immigration advice specific to your circumstances, please book a consultation with our Registered Migration Agent.
