Queensland Issues Nomination Criteria and Skilled Occupation List

July 29, 2019
The State of Queensland has released a new QSOL and nomination criteria for migration program in the present year. The highlights are:

Queensland Issues Nomination Criteria and Skilled Occupation List

Onshore Applicants


In order to obtain the 489 visas applicants must be living in the regional areas of Queensland for three months.

Additionally they need to work full-time in that specific nominated occupation on 190 visas for the duration of 6 months.

They also need to work full-time in that specific nominated occupation on 489 visas for the duration of 3 months.  The norm for Full time work is 35 hours for each week. Have a proof of continuing employment for one year with a Queensland employer (registered).

Offshore Applicants


They must have Minimum work experience of two years post-qualification in the specific nominated occupation.

Overseas PhD Graduates: 


The work experience requirement waiver exists for persons having a job offer for 12 or more months from a local registered business.

Post-Graduate Applicants


They must complete 100% of the qualification in an institution based in Queensland 

They must pass the graduation during the past two years, in a qualification relevant to the nominated occupation

They also need to provide full-time employment in the nominated occupation or in a directly related occupation with local employer registered in Australia.

They also need to provide a proof of continuing employment for 12 months in the nominated occupation or in a directly related occupation with local employer registered in Australia.

For the applicants of 489 visas: 


Residing in a regional area and working for a regional employer.

Queensland PhD Graduate: 


The applicants must complete 100% of the qualification in an institution based in Queensland.  A job offer is not required.

Specific Occupations:

Norms for Accountant and related occupations: 

Minimum score of 70 points;

For 190 – one year experience and six months in Queensland);

For 489 - 3 months of work experience in a regional area of Queensland.

Experience has to be post qualification in these two visa categories. It is Available for Working in onshore list of Queensland.

ICT and related occupations: 

Minimum score of 70 points 

In some lists, occupations need experience (post-qualification). Candidates are advised to check these conditions for occupations before they apply. 

Chef and cook occupations: 

These need different level of experience based on the list that is not available for Working in Queensland list. 

Teaching related occupations: 

A registration with the Queensland Teachers College is required in most occupations

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