States Invitations and Nomination Matters for FY 2024-2025

lack14 · December 2023

Not that I’m aware of but won’t be surprised if it still is, especially sa mga walang contracts or unclear agreement. My friends had decent pay, with relocation allowance and subsidised housing on top of their sponsorship. Pero malalayo talaga.

JB26 · December 2023

Hello Kabayan! Magtanong po sana ako naka received po ako ng invitation for 189. We are currently on COVID visa(408) with my wife, onshore at kakapanganak lang niya kay baby, Do I have to apply my baby for COVID visa initially? O deretso 189 visa na? May I know also the requirements for my baby. Thank you in advance!

maguero · December 2023

@JB26 said:
Hello Kabayan! Magtanong po sana ako naka received po ako ng invitation for 189. We are currently on COVID visa(408) with my wife, onshore at kakapanganak lang niya kay baby, Do I have to apply my baby for COVID visa initially? O deretso 189 visa na? May I know also the requirements for my baby. Thank you in advance!

The baby needs to have a visa to be in Australia. If the baby is currently in Australia and derechong 189 visa application sya, he won't have a visa until the 189 is granted. Magiging illegal resident sya. So you need to add him to your 408 visa for him to stay in the country.

JB26 · December 2023

Thank you @maguero Noted po, yes onshore po si baby. May idea po kayo regarding requirements ng baby for 189 kung sakali? Thank you!

JB26 · December 2023

Any idea po kung paano ma- add si baby sa current visa namin COVID 408 visa? Since inalis na po ang covid visa last september. Thank you!

Ozdrims · December 2023

@JB26 said:
Any idea po kung paano ma- add si baby sa current visa namin COVID 408 visa? Since inalis na po ang covid visa last september. Thank you!

Please check this link fr DoHA:
He will get the same visa as one of you had held at the time of birth and the same expiry date as yours
May info how to get AU gov’t notified :

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/change-in-situation/had-a-baby

JB26 · December 2023

Thank you so much @Ozdrims does it mean that I need to wait for my baby to be granted with 408 visa prior applying for 189? Since that we are only given 60 days to apply for it. Thank you!

Ozdrims · December 2023

@JB26 said:
Thank you so much @Ozdrims does it mean that I need to wait for my baby to be granted with 408 visa prior applying for 189? Since that we are only given 60 days to apply for it. Thank you!

You can add the baby too with 189 ,consider it as an interim as he has to have a visa for the baby to stay in AU legally.You need to inform AU asap.

JB26 · December 2023

I’ve seen the link and we need to fill- out form1022. Do you idea where we can upload the form in the immiaccount? As I can’t find in any options.

Ozdrims · December 2023

@JB26 said:
I’ve seen the link and we need to fill- out form1022. Do you idea where we can upload the form in the immiaccount? As I can’t find in any options.

Is your visa finalised?
If yes you need to send the info to DoHA by post.

Excerpt from DoHA:
By post
If your visa application in ImmiAccount is finalised or you did not apply for your visa via ImmiAccount, post these documents to your nearest Departmental office.
Form 1022 - Notification of changes in circumstances
a certified copy of your baby's Australian birth certificate (issued by the relevant births, deaths and marriages authority in your state/territory)
a certified copy of your baby's passport pages (showing photo, personal details, and passport issue and expiry dates)
We recommend you send them by express or registered post so you can track their delivery.

JB26 · December 2023

@Ozdrims it has been finalized. Any idea on how to obtain passport for a newborn?

Ozdrims · December 2023

@JB26 said:
@Ozdrims it has been finalized. Any idea on how to obtain passport for a newborn?

If you have an access to Philippine Embassy website , you can book an appointment for passport biometrics and passport data page encoding , you will need to have a birth certificate /ROB (registration of birth) if you have not done so and your marriage certificates with you and along a fee for passport processing, you will need to check out in their website and the steps in detail how to obtain an ROB.

JB26 · December 2023

Thank you for the response @Ozdrims worst case scenario, would it be possible that my spouse and I will go ahead with our 189 visa? Then add my baby once we completed the requirements? Or is it possible to accomplish everything in 60 days?

maguero · December 2023

@JB26 said:
Thank you for the response @Ozdrims worst case scenario, would it be possible that my spouse and I will go ahead with our 189 visa? Then add my baby once we completed the requirements? Or is it possible to accomplish everything in 60 days?

I suggest you give DHA a call and ask if you can submit the 408 application without a passport. Some people are able to apply visas for newborns with just the AU birth certificate since matagal ang passports and the child can't be here without a visa. When you send your docs to DHA, send via express post para mabilis.

DHA will also add your baby to your lodged 189 application after you've submitted the baby's requirements to them. So no need to wait for the baby's passport before lodging your application.

JB26 · December 2023

@Ozdrims any idea where can I get the number of DHA as I can’t find it online. Thank you!

Ozdrims · December 2023

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WA FY Allocation = 2350 places

WA has issued 4188 preinvites so far this FY.

Last year WA issued 3X the number of preinvites vs. number of actual allocation used (multiple invites per person, 6M contract missing etc.). So a 33% utilisation ratio.

We can assume a higher, closer to 40% utilisation this FY as applicants are more cautious and conservative.

So WA has consumed 0.4 X 4188 ~= 1675 allocation used so far.

Remaining = 2350 - 1650 = 500

→ WA will likely do one more small round this FY (between 300 to 500 places)

Likely in Jan/Feb/Mar, and then it will go silent till June 2024, in terms of preinvites (unless state allocation is replenshied by DHA).

Good luck to all

smartvisaguide

Ozdrims · December 2023

@JB26 said:
@Ozdrims any idea where can I get the number of DHA as I can’t find it online. Thank you!

So do i po, unless you get them by post

Ozdrims · December 2023

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29/12/2023

2023-2024 Allocation of ACT Nomination Places

Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa: 600 places
Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa: 600 places

Remaining Allocation 2023-2024
Total allocation remaining: 405 nomination places

⦿ 190 Nominations: 187
⦿ 491 Nominations: 218

The next invitation round will be held before 5 February 2024.

Ozdrims · December 2023

Australia 🇦🇺 marami kang pangarap na tinutupad naway sa bagong taon na paparating ay bumuhos naman ang kagalakan sa nakararami na naghihintay ng matamis mong OO .

Manigong Bagong Taon!
Hiling ko ay dumagsa ang swerte sa amin dito na nasa forum at bumilis ang grants ,dumami pa ang mabiyayaan ng imbitasyon at lumago ang mga buhay buhay!

Hanggang sa muli!

mathilde9 · December 2023

Happy new year everyone! Maging bongga sana ang pasok ng 2024 for us waiting invites and grants!
Photo taken from my previous trip. (not a photographer)
📍Martin Place Sydney

rmbalingit · January 2

Updating

INVITED

Ozdrims · January 6

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Tasmania Processing Times and Nomination Places Used

PROCESSING TIMES

The oldest nomination application which has not been allocated for processing was lodged on 05 December 2023.

(Tasmania takes around 10 days to provide an outcome after a nomination case is allocated for processing)

NOMINATIONS, APPLICATIONS AND REGISTRATIONS OF INTEREST (ROI)

Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa:

• Nominations – 370 of 600 places used

• Nomination applications lodged but not decided – 39

• Invitations to apply for nomination issued but not yet accepted – 17

• Registrations of interest on hand - 486

Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa:

• Nominations – 261 of 600 places used

• Nomination applications lodged but not decided – 33

• Invitations to apply for nomination issued but not yet accepted – 12

• Registrations of interest on hand - 408

Migration Tasmania selects ROIs to apply for nomination on an ongoing basis, with up to 30 invitations to be issued each week. Only the most competitive ROIs are selected to apply for nomination.

Ozdrims · January 6

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Tasmania's updated Critical Roles List

Migration Tasmania has updated their Critical Roles List in response to the latest advice from Jobs and Skills Australia regarding Tasmania’s skilled workforce needs.

A skills assessment and directly-related skilled employment of at least three months in one of these areas gives eligible applicants the highest priority for invitation to apply for nomination.

ROIs that have already been submitted and include employment directly related to a skills assessment for an occupation that has been added to the list will be ‘re-scored’ and invited to apply for nomination.

New ROIs that include employment directly related to a skills assessment for an occupation that has been removed from the list will not be automatically invited to apply but will still be high priority for nomination.

THE FOLLOWING OCCUPATIONS HAVE BEEN ADDED:

2324 Graphic and Web Designers and Illustrators

• 232411 Graphic Designer

• 232412 Illustrator

• 232413 Multimedia Designer

• 232414 Web Designer

2411 Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teachers

• 241111 Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher

2412 Primary School Teachers

• 241213 Primary School Teacher

2414 Secondary School Teachers

• 241411 Secondary School Teacher

2413 Middle School Teachers / Intermediate School Teachers

• 241311 Middle School Teacher / Intermediate School Teacher

2415 Special Education Teachers

• 241511 Special Needs Teacher

• 241512 Teacher of the Hearing Impaired

• 241513 Teacher of the Sight Impaired

• 241599 Special Education Teachers nec

2613 Software and Applications Programmer

• 261311 Analyst Programmer

• 261312 Developer Programmer

• 261313 Software Engineer

• 261314 Software Tester

• 261315 Cyber Security Engineer

• 261316 DevOps Engineer

• 261317 Penetration Tester

• 261399 Software and Applications Programmers nec

2621 Database and Systems Administrators, and ICT Security Specialists

• 262111 Database Administrator

• 262113 Systems Administrator

• 262114 Cyber Governance Risk and Compliance Specialist

• 262115 Cyber Security Advice and Assessment Specialist

• 262116 Cyber Security Analyst

• 262117 Cyber Security Architect

• 262118 Cyber Security Operations Coordinator

4117 Welfare Support Workers

• 411711 Community Worker

• 411712 Disabilities Services Officer

• 411713 Family Support Worker

• 411714 Parole or Probation Officer

• 411715 Residential Care Officer

• 411716 Youth Worker

THE FOLLOWING OCCUPATIONS HAVE BEEN REMOVED:

2321 Architects and Landscape Architects

• 232111 Architect

• 232112 Landscape architect

2326 Urban and Regional Planners

• 232611 Urban and Regional Planner

2346 Medical Scientists

• 234611 Medical Laboratory Scientist

2513 Occupational and Environmental Health Professionals

• 251311 Environmental Health Officer

• 251312 Occupational Health and Safety Adviser

3112 Medical Technicians

• 311211 Anaesthetic Technician

• 311212 - Cardiac Technician

• 311213 - Medical Laboratory Technician

• 311214 - Operating Theatre Technician

• 311215 - Pharmacy Technician

• 311216 - Pathology Collector

• 311299 - Medical Technicians (nec)

3123 Electrical Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians

• 312311 Electrical Engineering Draftsperson

• 312312 Electrical Engineering Technician

Visit Tasmania's list of prioritised occupations / Critical Roles List from this link: https://www.migration.tas.gov.au/skilled_migration/critical_roles_list_-_june_2022

getgetau · January 7

hello! sorry kung natanong na to pero open po ba yung 190 NSW?

ano po ang gagawin after mag submit ng EOI for 190 NSW? meron din po ba itong ROI katulad sa VIC?

apparently, nung nagsesearch ako sa google ng site kung san pwede mag register ng interest for nsw, ay wala ako makita other than this po.

Ozdrims · January 7

NSW has no ROI in their process ,need lang ng EOI.
After EOI you just need to wait for invitation .

yourxxgrace · January 7

Anyone po na still legally married but permanently separated ang status? Ano pong ginagamit nyo na evidence of separation?

MTfighter · January 8

Tapos na ang holiday vacation ng DHA at Immigration. Intayan na ulet ng nomination rounds.

Ozdrims · January 8

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Half-Year Review of Australia's 2023-24 Migration Program – Key Takeaways

Based on our analysis of the recent developments and shifts in Australia's immigration policy, with a particular focus on the invitations issued so far this year, it's important to highlight certain trends and observations, specially those observed in high-demand states such as Victoria and NSW. Here's our review synopsis:

EOI POINTS – SPECIFIC CRITERIA PREFERENCES

It appears that the significance of an EOI lies not only in the total points achieved but also in the distribution of those points. A candidate boasting 85 points overall, including 10 points for experience, could potentially hold a competitive edge over another candidate scoring 90 points but with only 5 points for experience. While proficiency in English and work experience may carry more weight than NAATI, it remains advantageous to optimise the overall score.

SHIFTING FOCUS OF PRIORITIES

The likelihood of receiving an invitation for non-priority occupations appears to be low. Even within priority occupations, certain fields hold greater favor. For instance, the Healthcare sector stands out as a significant focal point for 189 invites, whereas individual states prioritise specific occupations, often giving preference to Healthcare and Education over fields like Social Services, ICT, Engineering and others when issuing 190/491 visas.

OCCUPATION'S SIGNIFICANCE WITHIN TARGET SECTORS

There is an indication that specific occupations within a given industry sector might be prioritised over others. For example, a Healthcare Manager scoring 90 points could be passed over in favor of a Registered Nurse with 65 points. Likewise, a Web Developer having 100 points might be surpassed by a ICT Cybersecurity professional with 80 points.

OFFSHORE VS ONSHORE APPLICANTS

Australia is extending more invites to individuals applying from overseas, defying the common perception that being present in the country enhances one's chances of securing skilled migration invites. Contrary to expectations, residing in Australia doesn't guarantee a smoother process. Individuals in the country often face the challenge of securing a job that supports their visa application. Failure to find such employment may lead to the necessity of departure. This dynamic creates a difficult scenario where the ability to stay is contingent on securing sponsorship through employment. Australia's primary focus is on attracting highly skilled individuals, particularly in sectors facing labour shortages like Healthcare and Education, regardless of their current location. Therefore, prospective applicants should prioritise possessing the skills and expertise demanded by Australia, regardless of their geographical location.

COMPARING TO PREVIOUS YEAR IS MISLEADING

Comparing statistics before 2023 can lead to confusion, particularly in relation to pre-COVID times when securing a 189/190 visa was comparatively more straightforward. The immigration process experienced a significant slowdown during the pandemic, but in 2022-23, Australia extended invitations to a diverse pool of applicants with moderate points across various occupations. It's important to note that this trend is not expected to persist, rendering comparisons with previous years obsolete.

Staying well-informed and adjusting to the evolving trends is imperative. It's important to note that these insights are merely observations and should be approached with a discerning perspective.

renan1980 · January 8

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Half-Year Review of Australia's 2023-24 Migration Program – Key Takeaways

Based on our analysis of the recent developments and shifts in Australia's immigration policy, with a particular focus on the invitations issued so far this year, it's important to highlight certain trends and observations, specially those observed in high-demand states such as Victoria and NSW. Here's our review synopsis:

EOI POINTS – SPECIFIC CRITERIA PREFERENCES

It appears that the significance of an EOI lies not only in the total points achieved but also in the distribution of those points. A candidate boasting 85 points overall, including 10 points for experience, could potentially hold a competitive edge over another candidate scoring 90 points but with only 5 points for experience. While proficiency in English and work experience may carry more weight than NAATI, it remains advantageous to optimise the overall score.

SHIFTING FOCUS OF PRIORITIES

The likelihood of receiving an invitation for non-priority occupations appears to be low. Even within priority occupations, certain fields hold greater favor. For instance, the Healthcare sector stands out as a significant focal point for 189 invites, whereas individual states prioritise specific occupations, often giving preference to Healthcare and Education over fields like Social Services, ICT, Engineering and others when issuing 190/491 visas.

OCCUPATION'S SIGNIFICANCE WITHIN TARGET SECTORS

There is an indication that specific occupations within a given industry sector might be prioritised over others. For example, a Healthcare Manager scoring 90 points could be passed over in favor of a Registered Nurse with 65 points. Likewise, a Web Developer having 100 points might be surpassed by a ICT Cybersecurity professional with 80 points.

OFFSHORE VS ONSHORE APPLICANTS

Australia is extending more invites to individuals applying from overseas, defying the common perception that being present in the country enhances one's chances of securing skilled migration invites. Contrary to expectations, residing in Australia doesn't guarantee a smoother process. Individuals in the country often face the challenge of securing a job that supports their visa application. Failure to find such employment may lead to the necessity of departure. This dynamic creates a difficult scenario where the ability to stay is contingent on securing sponsorship through employment. Australia's primary focus is on attracting highly skilled individuals, particularly in sectors facing labour shortages like Healthcare and Education, regardless of their current location. Therefore, prospective applicants should prioritise possessing the skills and expertise demanded by Australia, regardless of their geographical location.

COMPARING TO PREVIOUS YEAR IS MISLEADING

Comparing statistics before 2023 can lead to confusion, particularly in relation to pre-COVID times when securing a 189/190 visa was comparatively more straightforward. The immigration process experienced a significant slowdown during the pandemic, but in 2022-23, Australia extended invitations to a diverse pool of applicants with moderate points across various occupations. It's important to note that this trend is not expected to persist, rendering comparisons with previous years obsolete.

Staying well-informed and adjusting to the evolving trends is imperative. It's important to note that these insights are merely observations and should be approached with a discerning perspective.