The statements must show activity such as ATM withdrawals and evidence of income or shopping expenditure.The bank statements should cover the period since your first arrival in Tasmania to the time you lodge your application.You should also provide any residential agreements covering the period you have been living in Tasmania.Also provide evidence that your dependents are living in Tasmania such as proof of employment or bank statements.Attach your signed Declaration of Financial Capacity to show that you have access to sufficient financial resources to fund your settlement in Tasmania (click You must have access to funds to support your settlement while you are securing employment in Tasmania. This visa allows you to live in regional Australia.
You must respond to the visa invitation and apply for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) with the Department of Home Affairs within 60 days of the invitation being issued.
You must complete these surveys as a condition of your nomination.Keep us informed of any changes to your contact details in Tasmania for 24 months after the granting of your visa / arrival in Tasmania This may include education providers, employers and real estate agents.It is important that you ensure all the information you provide with your application is complete, relevant, true and correct.To ensure your application is processed as quickly as possible we suggest you:Attach a copy of the Expression of Interest (EOI) record of response, which is issued to you once an EOI has been successfully lodged. Once the invitation is issued, you will not be able to make further changes to your EOI.
The record of response details the personal, education, English and employment details as submitted by you.If you intend to apply for state nomination, Tasmania must be selected as your preferred location on the EOI.
Only those who are receive an invitation on SkillSelect can proceed with applying for a visa.Once you have lodged an EOI using SkillSelect, you can apply for a Tasmanian Government state nomination through this website.Please ensure you have read and understood the nomination requirements before preparing the evidence listed below.During your state nomination application process, you must provide the following documents before you lodge your application. These include:If supported for visa state nomination a Subclass 491 applicant who holds a Bridging Visa A, B, C or E while seeking review of a decision would be required to depart Australia in order to lodge their visa application with the Department of Home Affairs. You must respond to the visa invitation and apply for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) with the Department of Home Affairs within 60 days of the invitation being issued.If the visa application is not lodged within 60 days, the offer of state nomination will expire. The Skilled Nominated visa (Subclass 190) is a permanent residence visa for skilled workers which allows you to live and work in Tasmania.State nomination from Tasmania for this visa provides you with five additional points to help meet the Department of Home Affairs points test pass mark of 65 points.
There are different categories you may apply under and each have different requirements.Lodge an Expression of Interest (EOI) to register your interest in skilled migration with the Department of Home Affairs through SkillSelect. Progress inquiries can delay application processing.
For bridging visa holders, attach a copy of the visa grant notification for the last substantive visa you held as well as the bridging visa grant notification. VEVO print-outs are not sufficient.If you are currently awaiting AAT or Federal Court review of a decision to refuse or cancel a visa, provide details including the reasons for refusal / cancellation, and a written explanation detailing how you plan to lodge a new visa application if you are nominated.Attach a copy of your spouse/de facto partner’s passport (if applicable).If you are using a migration agent you must attach a completed and signed Form 956.Attach your up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume which clearly states personal details, educational qualifications and work experience to date.For overseas applicants with no employment offers, it must be clear that you have enough recent experience in your nominated occupation to be employable in Tasmania.If you have received an offer of employment attach evidence of this offer – such as an employment contract or a formal letter of employment.If you are currently employed, attach evidence of employment. You will receive an outcome noting whether or not you have been offered nomination from the Tasmanian Government.
Visa processing times will be updated regularly and feature on the NEWS section of this website.If your application for state nomination has been approved you will be notified of the outcome of the application by email with an offer of state nomination. If you wish to be considered for a 190 nomination, still select the “491” visa in your application and attach a separate supporting statement outlining your 190 visa request and demonstrated commitment to South Australia. The Tasmanian Government assesses your application for state nomination and the Department of Home Affairs assesses your visa application.The processing time is affected by the overall quality and thoroughness of your application. You are eligible for a Skilled Nomination visa (subclass 190) if your occupation appears on the South Australia Skilled Occupation List. Many people, rightly or wrongly, never set one foot in the sponsor State because the 190 visa is a national visa which gives the visa holder living and working rights nationwide. Important: See state migration programs closing in response to COVID-19 that are affecting 190 visa.
Do I need to complete an English test? Check that you meet the key eligibility requirements set by the Department of Home Affairs for skilled migration.
This can only be done by the Department of Home Affairs.If the Tasmanian Government offers you nomination, you will receive a notification of outcome and an invitation to apply for your visa through Skillselect.