State Migration Plans (SMPs): Australian State Migration

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Australian Skilled Migration Visas

Skilled workers who wish to apply for permanent migration to Australia can apply through the Australian General Skilled Migration Program. The program aims to meet current skills shortages by attracting skilled migrants.

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Australian Visa Bureau's free online Skilled Migration Visa assessment will provide you with your points score on completion and you will be given the option at that stage to request a free telephonic or email consultation with an experienced migration consultant specialising in evaluating eligibility for migration to Australia. As part of this initial free consultation, the consultant will discuss the options open to you and provide you with guidance on what visas are suitable and practical to you situation.

Additionally, should you decide to use us to assist you with your skilled migration visa application, your migration consultant will explain our service charges. Our service charges are dependent on both the visa subclass and your own individual circumstances; for example, while our service charge can be as low as £29, it can range to £2,400 for some skilled visa applications. This is not inclusive of VAT, the Australian government fees or any other costs associated with the application. You are not obliged to use our services at any point and we encourage you to take the free online assessment to assess your eligibility. Should you choose to use our services, your application will be handled by a MARA-registered migration agent initially and you will be assigned a personal caseworker who will guide you through every step of the process, from confirming your eligibility and gathering documents to checking your final application before lodging it to the Australian government.

You can also begin the process of applying for an Australian Skilled Migration Visa by going to the Australian Government website. The government fees for a visa application range in price, depending on your own personal circumstances and the subclass of visa you are applying for. The total government fee can be anything from AU$435 for an employer-sponsored visa to over AU$3,000 for certain skilled visas.

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What are State Migration Plans?

State Migration Plans (or SMPs) play a critical part in the Australian General Skilled Migration (GSM) program, as they have been developed by State/Territory governments to essentially determine which applicants are eligible for state sponsored visas on the basis of their occupation.

See below for the most current information we have received from each individual State/Territory government regarding the plans for when the State Migration Plans will be finalised and introduced:

WESTERN AUSTRALIA STATE MIGRATION PLAN

The Western Australian State Government's website has more information regarding its State Migration Plan and the current list of occupations the Western Australian Government is offering to sponsor, along with associated eligibility requirements.

VICTORIA STATE MIGRATION PLAN

The Victoria State Government's website has more information regarding its State Migration Plan and the current list of occupations the Victorian government is offering to sponsor, along with associated eligibility requirements.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA STATE MIGRATION PLAN

The South Australia State Government's website has more information regarding its State Migration Plan and the current list of occupations the South Australian Government is willing to sponsor, along with associated eligibility requirements.

QUEENSLAND STATE MIGRATION PLAN

The Queensland State Government's website has a page outlining the SMP, along with a PDF listing the occupations they are willing to sponsor for the subclass 190 visa and a PDF listing the occupations they are willing to sponsor for the subclass 489 visa, along with associated eligibility requirements.

NEW SOUTH WALES STATE MIGRATION PLAN

The New South Wales State Government's website has more information regarding its State Migration Plan and the current list of occupations New South Wales is offering to sponsor, including associated eligibility requirements.

The occupations sponsored by NSW may be subject to change during the year depending on application rates and changes in the employment market.

NORTHERN TERRITORY STATE MIGRATION PLAN

The Northern Territory State Government's website has more information regarding its State Migration Plan and the current list of occupations the Northern Territory government is offering to sponsor along with associated eligibility requirements.

There is a likelihood that there will be periodic changes to the occupations list to reflect the number of nominations that have been made in a specific occupation. The Northern Territory Government will update the list when nominations for an occupation will close or there are limited places available.

TASMANIA STATE MIGRATION PLAN

The Tasmania State Government's website has more information regarding its State Migration Plan and the current list of occupations the Tasmanian Government is offering to sponsor has been released, along with associated eligibility requirements.

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY (ACT) STATE MIGRATION PLAN

The ACT State Government's website has more information regarding its State Migration Plan and the current list of occupations the ACT government is offering to sponsor along with associated eligibility requirements.

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