February 20th, 2024 at 05:27 am

NSW Invitation Round 2024 | Latest Australia News and Updates

Are you considering moving to New South Wales (NSW), Australia’s most successful and expanding state? If yes, you may be interested in learning more about the NSW invitation round in 2024. It is a scheme that allows the NSW government to nominate skilled immigrants for the Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) and Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190).

These visas allow you to live and work in NSW permanently or temporarily, depending on your needs and goals. NSW adopts a selection-based invitation mechanism to ensure that NSW nominees meet the state’s economic skill standards. A direct application for NSW nominations is not possible because the nomination procedure is highly competitive.

If you intend to migrate this year, you must be fully aware of the NSW invitation round in 2024. Read this blog post to learn about the fundamental eligibility criteria for the NSW invitation round in 2024, nomination fees, and the most recent revisions.

But, before we get into the technicalities, you should first grasp what an invitation round is and how it works. Let us delve together.

What is an Invitation Round?

It covers how the Australian government identifies and selects skilled immigrants to fill the country’s current labour market vacancies. As a result, it is crucial to Australia’s skilled migration program. Similarly, the NSW nomination process incorporates invitation rounds as a key component.

The following are the key aspects of the NSW invitation round 2024 process:

• The NSW Government alone chooses whether to issue invitations for NSW nominations.
  Your odds of being invited are unaffected by the date you submit your SkillSelect EOI.
• The NSW government holds invitation rounds throughout the year. The dates for invitation rounds are not predetermined or communicated in advance.
• When deciding on expressions of interest (EOIs), the NSW considers several factors.
• These considerations include your point total, English fluency, and professional experience. The government gives priority to EOIs submitted in NSW target industries.

What are the NSW target sectors?

NSW prioritises EOIs for jobs in the following major industry areas during invitation rounds:

• Health
• Education
• Agriculture
• Infrastructure
• Information & Communication Technology

Candidates outside the aforementioned industries may still submit Expressions of Interest (EOIs), but only the highest-ranked candidates will be considered.

NSW Invitation Round 2024: Latest Updates

For the NSW invitation round 2024, the NSW government has received:

• 2,650 nominations for the Skilled Nominee visa (subclass 190).
• 600 nominations for the Skilled Work Regional Visa (subclass 491).

Furthermore, the NSW Government opened invitations for its first cycle, which ran from July 1, 2023, to January 31, 2024. Look at the following table, which indicates the total number of intending migrants who received nominations from NSW governments during this invitation cycle.

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Eligibility Criteria for NSW Nomination

To qualify for the NSW nomination, an applicant must meet the following qualifying criteria:

• You must be under 45 to be eligible for a NSW nomination.
• You must pass the English language competence test.
• You must have lived in New South Wales for at least six months before submitting your visa application.
• The New South Wales (NSW) government will not propose candidates who do not currently live in Australia.
• Offshore candidates must have spent the previous six months outside of Australia.
• You must have a favourable skills evaluation for your relevant occupation. Keep in mind that your chosen occupation must appear on the skilled occupation list (SOL).

Things to Consider Before Submitting an EOI for NSW Nomination.

It is critical to pay special attention while submitting an EOI for NSW nomination under the Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190). Take note of these key points:

1. Validity of the EOI

If you are requested to submit for NSW nomination, your EOI must be valid for the whole evaluation time. You cannot amend your EOI once you have been invited.

2. Particular State and Visa

Your Expression of Interest (EOI) must be for the Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) and only for nomination from NSW.

3. Evidence of claims.

If invited, you must provide valid documents to back up each and every claim stated in your EOI. Ensure that these documents are still valid for at least five business days after the application is submitted.

What Are the Common Reasons for Application Refusal?

Before submitting for a New South Wales (NSW) nomination, you should be aware of the grounds that may result in visa refusal. Here are some of the most essential reasons that you should consider:

1. Modifications to EOI

It is vital to understand that revising your EOI after being invited will result in your application being denied. This policy is strict and unalterable. To ensure compliance, the Department of Home Affairs verifies your EOI’s last update date throughout the application review process.

2. Residency requirements

You must meet our residency requirements to be eligible for NSW nomination. Your application will be denied if you do not meet this requirement.

3. Claim for Skilled Employment

If you apply for a job before NSW has determined that you are skilled, your application will be declined. You must provide documentation that you qualified for each point in your SkillSelect EOI. Otherwise, the Department will turn down your application.

What is the cost of a NSW nomination?

If you are applying from within Australia, a non-refundable application fee of A$330 (including the Goods and Service Test) is due. For overseas candidates, the charge remains the same and is non-refundable. The fees for NSW nominations are established by each Regional Development Association.

Remember that you must meet the qualifying criteria before applying for a NSW nomination. If you don’t meet these standards, your application will be refused. To avoid rejection or refusal, complete your application form correctly. It is preferable to seek expert assistance in this area because NSW laws are very stringent, and a minor error or false information might result in rejection.

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