Find out the most recent information on Orange-Plus attribute priority, nomination locations, and processing times for skilled visas. Keep yourself informed to increase your chances!
Time Spent Processing
The oldest nomination application that hasn’t been processed as of January 2025 was filed on December 3, 2024. This illustrates the continuous need and initiatives to expedite the handling of applications for skilled migration.
Locations of Skilled Visa Nominations and Their Availability
1. Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) Visa
- Nomination Places Used: 937 of 2,100 available places
- Nomination Applications Awaiting Decision: 205
- Invitations Issued but Not Accepted: 67
- Registrations of Interest (ROIs) on Hand: 342
In order to support Tasmania’s workforce and economy, skilled workers are permitted to reside and work there on the Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa. Nomination applications are being processed, and many applicants are still awaiting an invitation or decision.
2. Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) Visa
- Nomination Places Used: 319 of 760 available places
- Nomination Applications Awaiting Decision: 86
- Invitations Issued but Not Accepted: 38
- Registrations of Interest (ROIs) on Hand: 353
Skilled professionals who are willing to work in regional areas are the aim of the Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa. Many applications have not yet been decided, and processing is still under progress.
Processing High-Scoring Candidates First
An Orange pass designates a candidate as a high priority for nomination if they possess at least one “Orange-Plus” quality. Their chances of getting an invitation within six months are increased by this internal categorisation. Interestingly, a candidate’s chances of receiving a nomination invitation are positively correlated with the number of “Orange-Plus” qualities they possess.
In order to expedite processing for these high-priority individuals, all candidates for the subclass 190 visa who possess at least one Orange-Plus feature will be encouraged to submit an application for nomination during this program year.
Requirements for Employment in Orange-Plus Features
The candidate’s work must fulfil skilled occupation requirements in order to be eligible for an Orange-Plus attribute. This guarantees that candidates fill positions that meet Tasmania’s unique labour demands and contribute to the state’s economy.
Tasmania’s skilled migration program is still being run efficiently, as seen by the nomination place allocation’s consistent improvement. Faster processing times are anticipated for high-priority applicants, particularly those with desirable employment qualities. Tasmania continues to be a popular destination for qualified professionals looking for chances to live and work in a bustling regional setting, even as the need for skilled workers grows.