NSW - Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) open
The following information has been provided by NSW Skilled and Business Migration:
Direct applications for the Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) for the following streams are now being accepted for:
- Business Innovation stream
- Investor stream
- Significant Investor stream
Eligibility criteria and application instructions are available by following the links to each respective subclass.
A new nomination process for the Entrepreneur stream
You must now be invited to apply for NSW nomination for the Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) – Entrepreneur stream – you cannot apply directly.
To register your interest in NSW nomination you must:
Be eligible
To register your interest in NSW nomination, you must first meet all the NSW nomination criteria. Contact us for an eligibility criteria assessment.
Pay the registration of interest fee
Registration of interest fees are:
- A$330 if applying from within Australia (includes GST)
- A$300 if applying from outside Australia
- You will not receive an outcome until the payment is made.
Apply for NSW nomination
If you have been invited, We can apply to NSW for nominations.
NSW Priority Skilled Occupation List 2018-19, NSW Business Investor and Skilled Migration - August 2018
NSW Priority Skilled Occupation List for 2018-19 has now been announced. This list has been developed to specifically ensure the NSW migration program meets the skills needs of NSW.
The selection criteria remain unchanged.
It is important to note that this program year, there will be no ‘Stream Two’ invitations.
NSW IS unable to estimate in advance whether a candidate will be invited. Invitations depend on a number of factors, including:
- scores and claims of other candidates in SkillSelect at the time the invitation is issued;
- number of invitations being issued in a selection round. Please note, there are no specific dates when we will conduct our invitation rounds.
Once NSW receive a complete application for nomination, we will aim to finalise it within six weeks.
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NSW 190 Priority Skilled Occupation List (NSW 190 list) 2018–19
If you need advice on State Sponsored migration to Australia, please book an appointment for a professional assessment.
Skilled Regional (Provisional) Subclass 489 Visa
NSW Department of Industry works in partnership with participating Regional Development Authorities (RDA) in NSW to deliver the NSW Skilled Regional Nominated Migration (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.
This year the following eight regions will participate:
- Central West (new addition) - from 20 August 2018
- Far South Coast
- Mid North Coast
- Murray
- Northern Inland
- Orana
- Riverina
- Southern Inland
NSW 489 Regional Skilled Occupation list (NSW 489 list)
For advice on detailed eligibility criteria and application process, please book an appointment for a professional assessment.
The New South Wales Government nominates prospective migrants for a variety of visas if you are interested in living and working in the state. In NSW, skilled workers enjoy globally competitive career opportunities. Business migrants and investors benefit from a thriving economy and students can obtain a world-class education.
Visas and nomination
The NSW Government nominates eligible business owners and investors as well as highly skilled workers who are qualified in an occupation of benefit to the NSW economy.
NSW also offers nomination to eligible candidates who are seeking to live and work in regional NSW.
Business migration
If you are a business migrant who is interested in establishing a business or investing in NSW you may be eligible for NSW nomination under the Business Innovation and Investment Program.
There are several visa options available which are outlined on the Business Nomination page. These include:
Business Talent (subclass 132) visa
- Business Innovation and Investment (subclass 188/888) visa or
- The Significant Investor visa
Each has its own criteria and conditions and NSW encourages prospective applicants to select the option most suitable to their circumstances.
NSW skilled nominated migration
If you are highly skilled and are seeking an opportunity to migrate to NSW to live and advance your career you may wish to seek NSW nomination for a Skilled Nominated visa (190).
Apart from nomination for the Skilled nominated migration (190) visa, you may also qualify for NSW nomination for a Skilled regional nominated migration (489) visa. Through regional migration, skilled workers enjoy the many work opportunities, lifestyle benefits and services available in the regions of NSW.
NSW migration resources
The NSW Government offers online resources to assist you with moving to NSW and settling in the state.
If you need advice on State Sponsored migration to Australia, please book an appointment for a professional assessment.
UPDATE
A new NSW Business and Skilled Migration Update is available.
The update contains the following:
- Clarifying NSW complying investments for BIIP visas
- Defining 'headquartered in NSW'
- October submission window – Subclass 491 visa.
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Following the October 2020 budget, we would like to provide our readers with an up to date summary of 190 State Nominated Visa Programmes. We are hoping this summary will make it easier for you to consider your current position. As always, the information is subject to change without notice therefore it is paramount to seek professional advice.
If you need assistance, please book an appointment via our website.
Invitation rounds will commence shortly for subclass 190 visa nomination. In line with Home Affairs direction, NSW will only invite applicants currently in selected health, ICT and engineering occupations, and who currently reside in NSW.
You do not need to submit a new EOI in SkillSelect if your current EOI is valid.
https://www.business.nsw.gov.au/live-and-work-in-nsw/visas-and-immigration/skilled-visas/Skilled-Nominated-visa-subclass-190