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    Queensland, Australia Skilled Occupation List

    Submissions of Registration of Interest (ROI) have been started for Queensland, Australia, under several visa categories. Applicants can submit their ROIs from September 19, 2025, moving ahead in the direction of immigrating to Queensland, Australia.

     Immigration to Queensland, Australia, offers ample employment opportunities for skilled professionals who desire to relocate to the foreign land and later reside as Australian permanent residents. Let us guide you through the Queensland Skilled Migration Program.

    Understand Visa Options

    Applicants who desire to immigrate to Queensland, Australia can register for nomination under the following visas options:

    1.  Skilled Visas

    a)  Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)

    b)  Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491)

     2. Business Visa (Subclass 888)

     3. National Innovation Visa (Subclass 858)

     Factors For Selection for Queensland Nomination

    There are certain range of factors that are considered for selection for Queensland nomination, such as:

    1.  Skills and qualifications

    2.  Work experience

    3.  Age

    4.  English competency

    5.  Partner’s skill

     Requirements for Migrating to Queensland, Australia

    There are certain requirements for migrating to Queensland, Australia, as without the fulfilment of these requirements, applicants cannot proceed further. The list of requirements are as follows:

     1.  Occupation List

    The foremost requirement for Queensland nomination is selected occupation must be on the Queensland Offshore Skills List.

    Queensland Offshore Skills List is as follows:

    NZSCO  Code 

    Occupation 

    Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491)

    Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)

    Additional information 

    133111  

    Construction Project Manager  

    Yes 

    Yes 

     

    133112  

    Project Builder  

    Yes 

     

     

    133211  

    Engineering Manager  

    Yes 

    Yes 

     

    133411 

    Manufacturer 

    Yes

    Yes

    133512

    Production Manager (Manufacturing) 

    Yes

    Yes

    232212

    Surveyor 

    Yes

    Yes

    232611  

    Urban And Regional Planner  

    Yes 

     

    233111  

    Chemical Engineer  

    Yes 

    Yes 

     

    233112  

    Materials Engineer  

    Yes 

    Yes 

     

    233211  

    Civil Engineer  

    Yes 

    Yes 

     

    233212  

    Geotechnical Engineer  

    Yes 

    Yes 

     

    Explore the entire Queensland Offshore Skills List

     2.  Point Assessment

    The next requirement after the occupation list is the mandatory 65 points on the point assessment grid. The 65 points get evaluated on certain factors such as age, work experience, language proficiency test score, and educational qualifications.

     3.  Language Proficiency

    English language proficiency test score report is a crucial requirement in the Queensland nomination requirement category. According to the Australia Department of Home Affairs, applicants with competent English scores will be accepted.

     4.  Work Experience

    Another crucial requirement is work experience, as one year of work experience is mandatory for an application in the same field. However, experience related to the nominated occupation submitted along EOI will be taken into consideration. Another major point under the work experience category is that the applicant must be employed in the nominated occupation at the time of nomination.

     5.  Visa Subclass

    The visa subclass are bifurcated on the basis of nominated occupations, as some of the occupations are only eligible under subclass 190. A major point to be noted under the visa subclass is if an applicant becomes eligible under subclass 190, they cannot further become eligible for Subclass 491.

     6.  Commitment to Queensland

    Another major requirement for Queensland nomination is applicant’s commitment to Queensland. Applicants applying under Subclass 190, have to mandatorily stay in Queensland for 2 years after the issue of the visa. While through Subclass 491, applicants have to stay in Queensland for at least 3 years after the issue of the visa.

     Essential Documents for Queensland Nomination

    Applicants immigrating to Queensland, Australia require some of the essential documents such as:

    1.  State nomination application form

    2.  Passport bio page

    3.  Skill assessment report

    4.  Letter from employer

    5.  Current payslip

    How to submit Registration of Interest for Queensland Nomination

    Submission of ROIs for Queensland nomination requires precision and patience. So, if you want to submit ROI, then follow these simple steps:

    Step 1: Review requirements for nomination, such as choosing the correct subclass visas.

    Step 2: Submit Expression of Interest (EOI), stating your purpose of immigration with accurate and up-to-date details. 

    Step 3: Submit Registration of Interest (ROI), stating interest in nomination. Don’t forget to submit the EOI number obtained from skillselect along with submitting ROI. 

    Step 4: Selection and Invitation of a visa nomination is the next step. The official department provides 14 days to submit essential documents and the application form, along with the application fee, after receiving a positive invitation for Queensland nomination. 

    Step 5: After receiving a nomination for Queensland nomination, the Australian Department of Home Affairs allows applicants to submit their visa application within 60 days. 

    These simple steps can lead the way for applicants who desire to immigrate to Queensland, Australia, by fulfilling all the essential requirements along with the submission of a Registration of Interest (ROI). 

    The Australian Department of Home Affairs initiative to open Registration of Interest (ROI) for Queensland, Australia highlights the shortage of skilled professionals and the demand for increasing talented professionals in Queensland, Australia.

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