This Australian state has closed skilled migration for 2017-18

“We will announce the opening of our program in the 2018-19 financial year,” a statement on the website read.

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New South Wales has closed its state nomination program for 2017-18.

The state’s official migration website says New South Wales has filled its skilled migration program for the 2017-18 financial year.

“We will not send any further invitations to apply for NSW nomination before 30 June 2018. We will assess all received applications.

“We will announce the opening of our program in the 2018-19 financial year,” the website said.

The new financial year begins on July 1st, 2018.

NSW runs the skilled nominated migration (190) program in order to attract highly skilled people in a range of occupations to contribute to NSW skills needs.

The Skilled Nominated Visa (190) is a permanent visa for eligible highly skilled workers to help meet skill needs in the state of NSW.

Under the 190 program:

• The New South Wales Government can nominate highly skilled workers with an occupation on the NSW 190 Priority Skilled Occupation List (NSW 190 List).
• The 190 visa is a points-tested visa. Candidates who receive a NSW nomination are awarded five additional points towards their overall points score.
• Candidates nominated by NSW need to agree to live and work in NSW for at least their first two years in Australia while holding this visa.

For more details, click here.

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