BSMQ State Nomination Program for subclass 491 and 190 is currently OPEN from 1 February 2021

ONLY ONSHORE APPLICANTS WORKING IN QUEENSLAND WILL BE CONSIDERED

Skilled Program

The BSMQ Skilled program is now open from 01 February – 07 February 2021. The next skilled opening after this week will be in April 2021.
The applicants need to submit a BRAND new EOI if they meet the criteria and occupation/sector requirements below.

The Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Subclass 491 visa (from 65 points and above)

Only onshore applicants working in Queensland will be considered.
The Subclass 491 visa is open to COVID critical skill or sectors as outlined by the Department of Home Affairs in:
Air Ambulance, Critical Medical, Medical Technology,
Engineering, Critical Infrastructure, Supply Chain
Telecommunications, Film & Television Production,
Maritime Industry, Agricultural Technology Food Technology,
Mining, Emerging Technology, Financial Technology, and
Large Scale Manufacturing.
Please note: there is no specific skills list, however applicants must meet one of the critical skills or sectors as listed above and email BSMQ detailing how you meet this, including details of employer and role, and how this position is assisting in the COVID response or recovery.
Tha applicant must also have been working for a minimum of 3 months in a regional location in Queensland and have a job offer for an additional 12 Months from the employer in your nominated occupation.

The Skilled Nominated (Permanent) Subclass 190 visa (from 80 points and above as a priority)

Only onshore applicants working in Queensland will be considered.
The Subclass 190 visa is open to the Department of Home Affairs Priority Skills Migration Occupation List (17 occupations in total for 190). Applicants with 80 points and above will be considered as a priority, with applicants below 80 points being subject to quota places being available.
Please see the Department of Home Affairs Priority Skills Migration Occupation list for details,
You must also have been working for 6 months and have a job offer for an additional 12 months from your employer in a nominated occupation.
190 visa applicants do not need to send a supporting email to their EOI.
Please note: Alumni (Queensland Masters and PHD graduates) must meet the working in Queensland criteria as detailed above.

491- SBO (Small Business Owner) Pathway

The 491-SBO (Small Business Owners) pathway is OPEN from 18 December 2020.
IMPORTANT: Applicants need to submit a 491-SBO Assessment Form prior to submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI), so that your EOI will be picked up.

BSMQ is unable to process applicants who are s48 barred.