THE NSW Regional Skilled Occupation List – Skilled Migration UPDATED  ON November 2017.

New Lists is available https://www.industry.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/66879/NSW-489-list.pdf

The Skilled regional nominated (489) visa is a provisional skilled visa that allows you to live and work in regional NSW for up to four years.

This visa provides a pathway to permanent residence. If you hold this visa and live for at least two years and work for at least one year in a specified region of NSW, you may be eligible to apply for a permanent visa at a later stage.

Participating NSW regions

NSW Department of Industry works in partnership with participating Regional Development Authorities (RDA) committees in NSW to deliver the 489 program.

Under this arrangement, NSW RDAs that choose to participate in the 489 program can select and nominate candidates whose skills are needed in their region.

Participating regions determine their own list of eligible occupations as well as any additional eligibility criteria.

Seven regions in NSW participate in NSW’s 489 program. These are:

• Far South Coast
• Mid North Coast
• Murray
• Northern Inland
• Orana
• Riverina
• Southern Inland

For detailed information on the eligibility criteria and application process, please check the website of the relevant region.

Key criteria

To apply for the 489 visa, candidates must:

• Meet the minimum DIBP requirements for the 489 visa
• Be suitably skilled in an occupation on the NSW 489 Skilled Occupation List
• Apply directly to the relevant NSW RDA and meet any additional criteria set by that region
• Have successfully obtained 489 nomination from the participating RDA
• Agree to live and work in the region that nominated you.

How to apply

1. Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) in DIBP’s SkillSelect.
   Ensure that you meet DIBP 489 visa criteria.
2. Apply to the relevant NSW RDA for nomination and wait for the outcome.
   Ensure that you meet the participating RDA’s 489 nomination criteria.
3. If you are nominated by NSW, apply for the visa to DIBP.
4. If your visa is granted, move to your nominating region in NSW and commence your commitment to live and work in the region.

For more information on opportunities for living and working in regional NSW please visit Regional NSW.

For more information contact our migration team at info@australasiaeduconnect.com.au.

Source: https://www.industry.nsw.gov.au/live-and-work-in-nsw/visas-and-immigration/skilled-regional-nominated-migration-489