Tasmanian VISA 190 – Live and work in Tasmanian

To be considered for this category you must meet all the following criteria:

Have completed and graduated from a CRICOS registered tertiary institution in Tasmania and met the Australian study requirement through study in Tasmania
Have lived in the state for at least 2 years and during your period of study prior to applying for visa state nomination
You and your dependents must currently be living in Tasmania and can provide evidence of genuine commitment to continue to live in Tasmania.

To be considered for this category, you must meet all of the following criteria:

you must have been working in Tasmania for six months immediately prior to your application for state nomination – at least 35 hours per week in one full-time job or in two or more part-time jobs
must be in an occupation listed on the Tasmanian Skilled Occupations List (TSOL) –
your employer must be a well-established business that has been actively operating in Tasmania for the past 12 months
there must be a genuine, ongoing need for your position within the business
your employment needs to be in your nominated occupation
you and your dependents must currently be living in Tasmania and can provide evidence of genuine commitment to continue to live in Tasmania

Sole traders/subcontractors may be eligible for nomination visa 491

In general, we will consider the following factors:

A minimum of 3 months full-time employment up to the closure of business/reduction in hours.
Full-time employment ceased directly due to a COVID-19 related closedown or restriction.
There is a reasonable likelihood of being able to return to employment (full or part-time).

Reduction in hours from full-time to part-time as a result of COVID-19 restrictions will be considered with leniency.

Check occupation list

On the relevant list of eligible skilled occupations.
positive skills assessment
A valid and positive skills assessment for your nominated occupation, usually 3 years.
English and Age
At least ‘Competent’ English language proficiency.
Point test
At least 65 points on the Department of Home Affairs points test.
EOI
Submit both EOI and state nomination