Skilled Nominated visa (190) - NSW: updates 27 September 2023
Invitation rounds for the SKILLED NOMINATED visa (190) in NSW will commence next week.
What’s changing:
Due to high demand and limited places, to better address the skills shortages across the State, NSW will focus on priority sectors that need skilled workers, including:
Health
Education
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Infrastructure
Agriculture
Although the focus will be in key-industries, high-ranking Expressions of Interest (EOIs) in non-priority sectors may also be considered.
Changes to Working Holiday Maker and UK Youth Mobility Scheme
Good news for UK citizens as the Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement entered into force in 31 May 2023. Let’s see the main changes that the agreement brings to the WHV program:
Age Limit Extension: Previously, the age limit for UK citizens participating in Australia's Working Holiday Maker program was 30 years. The new age limit is 35 years.
From 1 July 2024, UK passport holders will be eligible to be granted Working Holiday visas up to a total of three years without having to meet any specified work requirements