Victoria state nomination is a gateway to the 190 and 491 visas in the state that includes Melbourne. Victoria nomination is managed by the Victorian Skilled and Business Migration Program. This article explains it in detail.
How Victoria state nomination works
Victoria nomination is managed by the Victorian Skilled and Business Migration Program. The state splits its program into the 190 visa for statewide permanent residence and the 491 visa for designated areas outside Melbourne metropolitan.
Victoria nomination focuses on Melbourne’s strong growth sectors: finance, healthcare, technology and education. The Victoria 491 visa applies to areas such as Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat and Latrobe Valley.
Victoria nomination criteria
Victoria nomination requires: an occupation on the state’s Skilled Migration Program list, relevant work experience (Victoria usually requires recent experience within the past 3 years), and adequate English proficiency.
Victoria has an annual Target Sectors program for priority industries (such as healthcare and education). People working in these sectors have an advantage. Competitive scores are usually 80-90 for the 190 visa.
Notes for Vietnamese applicants
Melbourne is often ranked among the world’s most liveable cities. Victoria nomination for the 190 visa gives priority to people already employed in Victoria. The Vietnamese community in Melbourne is the second largest in Australia after Sydney.
For the Victoria 491 visa, designated areas have high labour demand in healthcare, education and construction. This is a good opportunity for people willing to live outside Melbourne. Rules may change; you should check the official Victoria website.
You should refer to official Home Affairs website and Home Affairs – Skilled visas to check current conditions.
Summary
Victoria state nomination, managed by the Skilled and Business Migration Program, offers the 190 (statewide) and 491 (regional areas such as Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat, Latrobe Valley) visas. Focused on finance, healthcare, technology and education. Requires an occupation on the Victoria list, recent relevant experience, and adequate English. Competitive scores of 80-90 for the 190. Melbourne is ranked among the world’s most liveable cities, with the second-largest Vietnamese community in Australia.
