Australia State Nomination 2025: 190 & 491 Requirements by State - Arun Bansal - Radio Haanji
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Balkirat Singh
Australia state nomination for 190 PR & 491 visas. ACT to SA: exact residence, work rules. Punjabi migrants, get PR fast. Join the discussion with Arun Bansal from Bansal Immigration
Hey friends, dreaming of Australian PR? If you're a skilled worker like so many in our Punjabi community, state nomination for the Subclass 190 (permanent residency) or 491 (5-year regional visa leading to PR) is your golden ticket.
On Radio Haanji 1674 AM, host Balkirat Singh chatted with migration expert Arun Bansal from Bansal Immigration about these exact rules. They broke it down simply ā no fluff, just what you need to hit the ground running.
Why this matters: States have limited spots for 2025-26 ā Victoria's program just opened, NSW has tiny allocations. Match your situation to the right state, and you're PR-bound faster. Let's dive in!
What Are the 190 Visa Requirements in ACT (Canberra)?
Canberra's a breeze for residents ā live and work there 6 months, boom, nomination!
| Visa | Residence | Employment | English/Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 | 26 weeks in Canberra (or 30-min NSW commute) | 26/30 weeks, 30+ hrs/wk | Proficient (exempt Chef/skill 3-5) |
| 491 | 3 months | 13/15 weeks, 15+ hrs/wk | Same |
Overseas? 3 years full-time exp in last 5 years + proficient English.
How to Get 491 Visa Nomination in NSW Regional Areas?
NSW loves regional workers ā no 190 pathway, but 491 is solid.
Pathway 1 (Employed): 6 months full-time with same regional employer (TSMIT salary).
Pathway 2 (Invited): 3 months living/working in NSW OR offshore 3 months.
Pathway 3 (Grad): Regional uni degree (last 2 years) + 3 months NSW/offshore.
Victoria 190/491: Who Gets Priority?
Live anywhere (VIC or offshore) for 190. Regional work for 491 (skill level 1-3).
190 Boosts: High income, skilled partner, superior English, high exp.
Western Australia State Nomination: Work Exp Breakdown
Health pros: 1 year post-qual (20+ hrs/wk, last 10 years) ā Aussie OR overseas.
190: 6 months full-time contract in WA.
491: No contract needed, just be in WA.
Graduates: 2 years full-time WA study (PhD/Masters/Bach/VET III+).
Key Takeaway: No mixing exp ā pick one!
| Stream | 190 | 491 |
|---|---|---|
| General | 6 mo contract | In WA |
| Grad | 2 yr study |
2 yr study |
Queensland 190 Onshore: 9 Months or Bust?
Flexible AF! Multiple jobs, casual, WFH OK (employer in QLD).
| 190/491 | Onshore | Offshore |
|---|---|---|
| Res/Work | 9 mo (190)/6 mo (491), 20+ hrs | 1 yr employed |
| Build/Const | 3 mo only! | Same |
Tasmania Skilled Worker: Priority List Magic
190 Option 1: 9 mo work (6 mo health/teach), 20+ hrs ā TSE Priority Occ only.
491 High Salary (>$57k): 9 mo, 12 mo contract.
Low Salary: 12 mo + employer hardship proof.
Grads: 92 wk (190)/40 wk (491) TAS study, AQF5+.
NT Graduates to PR: No Job Needed?
190 Grads: 2 yr study + 6 mo post-grad residence (job hunt proof).
491 Grads: 2 yr study, job hunt during/after.
Residents 190: 2 yr res + 2 yr work (12 mo more).
491: 12 mo res + 6 mo work.
South Australia Graduates: 6 Months Fast-Track
Grads: 6 mo res + 6 mo full-time (30 hrs).
Skilled Emp: 12 mo res/work.
Outer Regional: 9 mo.
Offshore: 3 yr exp (1 yr construction).
Key Takeaways: Your 2025 PR Roadmap
- Shortest res? ACT 491 (3 mo).
- Grads win: WA/TAS/NT/SA.
- Regional flex: NSW/QLD.
- Overseas? All open, but exp needed.
- Act now ā spots filling fast!
FAQ: State Nomination Answered
Q1: Can I combine jobs for QLD residence? A: Yes! Casual/WFH counts ā hit 20+ hrs easy.
Q2: ACT border NSW living OK for 190? A: Yup, 30-min commute
Q3: WA grads need work exp? A: No ā just 2 years study.
Q4: NSW 190 closed ā 491 only? A: Correct, regional focus.
Q5: TAS priority occupation list where? A: Migration.tas.gov.au ā check now!
Q6: English exempt for chefs? A: Yes, all states!
Q7: 2025 allocations out? A: Yes ā apply before rounds close!
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