CHANGES TO THE NSW 190 AND 491 LISTS

Written By Giuseppe Romano

The NSW state government has announced the new skilled lists for the visa subclasses 190 and 491.

Several occupations included for the 190 - SKILLED NOMINATED program such as:

  • Accountants

  • Cafe or restaurant managers

  • Chefs

  • Cooks

  • Hairdressers

  • Butchers and smallgoods makers

The full list can be found HERE

Among the other standard requirements, candidates will need to either:

  • be currently employed in NSW where the employment meets the standard for claiming skilled employment in the nominated occupation, or

  • have genuinely resided in NSW for a minimum period of three months

As far as the 491 visa is concerned, a new system similar to the one currently in place in Victoria will be implemented with the candidates requires to lodge a ROI (registration of interest) and wait for the regional body to issue an invitation before proceeding.

The 491 program is open to candidates living in Australia.

Further info can be found HERE.

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Giuseppe Romano
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