{"id":6869,"date":"2025-09-18T12:59:25","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T04:59:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sevenmigration.com.au\/?p=6869"},"modified":"2025-09-18T13:10:57","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T05:10:57","slug":"queensland-skilled-migration-program-2025-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sevenlawgroup.com.au\/enau\/queensland-skilled-migration-program-2025-26\/","title":{"rendered":"Queensland Skilled Migration Program 2025\u201326: Who Can Apply and How"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6869\" class=\"elementor elementor-6869\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4cbe4e99 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-eae-slider=\"48250\" data-id=\"4cbe4e99\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-46bc74d\" data-eae-slider=\"16349\" data-id=\"46bc74d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7640645 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7640645\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sevenlawgroup.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/capa-blog-seven-1024x628.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6871\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sevenlawgroup.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/capa-blog-seven-1024x628.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.sevenlawgroup.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/capa-blog-seven-300x184.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sevenlawgroup.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/capa-blog-seven-768x471.png 768w, https:\/\/www.sevenlawgroup.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/capa-blog-seven-1536x942.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.sevenlawgroup.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/capa-blog-seven-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/www.sevenlawgroup.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/capa-blog-seven.png 1972w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1992bb7 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1992bb7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes \u2014 Queensland has six skilled migration pathways open for nomination under subclass 190 and 491 visas. If you\u2019re a skilled worker, graduate, or small business owner, you may qualify to register your interest.<\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #333399;\">Which Visas Are Available?<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\"><div class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"><table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" style=\"height: 125px;\" width=\"573\" data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"1043\"><thead data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"887\"><tr data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"887\"><th data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"869\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Visa<\/th><th data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"887\" data-col-size=\"md\">What It Offers<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"1043\"><tr data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"970\"><td data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"933\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"932\">Subclass 190<\/strong><\/td><td data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"970\" data-col-size=\"md\">Permanent residence in Queensland<\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1043\"><td data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"990\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"989\">Subclass 491<\/strong><\/td><td data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1043\" data-col-size=\"md\">Provisional visa to live and work in regional QLD<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><p data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1071\">To be nominated, you must:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1215\"><li data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1111\"><p data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1111\">Meet Home Affairs visa criteria<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1169\"><p data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1169\">Meet Migration Queensland nomination requirements<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1215\"><p data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1215\">Submit a Registration of Interest (ROI)<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1261\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\">Queensland\u2019s 6 Nomination Streams<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\"><div class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"><table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"2444\"><thead data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1283\"><tr data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1283\"><th data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1272\" data-col-size=\"md\">Stream<\/th><th data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1283\" data-col-size=\"lg\">Summary<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"2444\"><tr data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1573\"><td data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1335\" data-col-size=\"md\"><strong data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1334\">Onshore skilled workers<\/strong><\/td><td data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1573\" data-col-size=\"lg\">Live and work in QLD (6 months for 491 \/ 9 months for 190); occupation on <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/migration.qld.gov.au\/occupation-lists\/queensland-onshore-skilled-occupation-list\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1526\">Onshore Occupation List<\/a>; 65+ points; Competent English; 20+ hrs\/week<\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1807\"><td data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1605\" data-col-size=\"md\"><strong data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1604\">Offshore skilled workers<\/strong><\/td><td data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1807\" data-col-size=\"lg\">Living overseas; 1+ year of skilled experience; occupation on <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/migration.qld.gov.au\/occupation-lists\/queensland-onshore-skilled-occupation-list\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1774\">Offshore List<\/a>; 65+ points; Competent English<\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1937\"><td data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1835\" data-col-size=\"md\"><strong data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1834\">Construction workers<\/strong><\/td><td data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"1937\" data-col-size=\"lg\">Builders\/tradespeople; working in QLD for 3+ months; construction occupation in demand; 65+ points<\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"2101\"><td data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1969\" data-col-size=\"md\"><strong data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1968\">QLD university graduates<\/strong><\/td><td data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"2101\" data-col-size=\"lg\">Bachelor, Master or PhD from a Queensland university; work 20+ hrs\/week in Skill Level 1 occupation; graduated after 1 July 2021<\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2293\"><td data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2143\" data-col-size=\"md\"><strong data-start=\"2104\" data-end=\"2129\">Small business owners<\/strong> <em data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2142\">(491 only)<\/em><\/td><td data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2293\" data-col-size=\"lg\">Own and operate a business in regional QLD; options for purchased or start-up businesses; must meet turnover, operation time, and employment rules<\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2444\"><td data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2343\" data-col-size=\"md\"><strong data-start=\"2296\" data-end=\"2342\">Graduates in construction\/priority sectors<\/strong><\/td><td data-start=\"2343\" data-end=\"2444\" data-col-size=\"lg\">Additional consideration for graduates working in key areas (e.g. infrastructure) under QLD needs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><h3 data-start=\"2451\" data-end=\"2472\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\">Occupation Lists<\/span><\/h3><ul data-start=\"2474\" data-end=\"2728\"><li data-start=\"2474\" data-end=\"2601\"><p data-start=\"2476\" data-end=\"2601\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/migration.qld.gov.au\/occupation-lists\/queensland-onshore-skilled-occupation-list\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2476\" data-end=\"2599\">Onshore Skilled Occupation List<\/a><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2602\" data-end=\"2728\"><p data-start=\"2604\" data-end=\"2728\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/migration.qld.gov.au\/occupation-lists\/queensland-onshore-skilled-occupation-list\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2604\" data-end=\"2728\">Offshore Skilled Occupation List<\/a><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2730\" data-end=\"2809\">Your nominated occupation must appear on the relevant list for your stream.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"3240\" data-end=\"3250\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\">FAQs<\/span><\/h3><h5 data-start=\"3252\" data-end=\"3310\">1. Can I apply for 190 if I already applied for 491?<\/h5><p data-start=\"3311\" data-end=\"3383\">No \u2014 applicants for subclass 491 or 489 cannot apply for 190 nomination.<\/p><h5 data-start=\"3385\" data-end=\"3427\">2. Can I work casually or part-time?<\/h5><p data-start=\"3428\" data-end=\"3503\">Yes, if your combined jobs are 20+ hours\/week and in a relevant occupation.<\/p><h5 data-start=\"3505\" data-end=\"3545\">3. What English level is required?<\/h5><p data-start=\"3546\" data-end=\"3605\">At least <strong data-start=\"3555\" data-end=\"3576\">Competent English<\/strong>, as defined by Home Affairs.<\/p><h5 data-start=\"3607\" data-end=\"3688\">4. Can I apply for Small Business Owner stream if I just opened a business?<\/h5><p data-start=\"3689\" data-end=\"3773\">Only if your start-up is operating for 2+ years with annual turnover above $200,000.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"3780\" data-end=\"3797\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\">Final Thoughts<\/span><\/h3><p data-start=\"3799\" data-end=\"3952\">Queensland offers one of the most diverse state nomination programs in Australia. Whether you&#8217;re already in QLD or overseas, this may be your path to PR.<\/p><p data-start=\"3954\" data-end=\"4070\"><strong data-start=\"3954\" data-end=\"3994\">Need help choosing the right stream?<\/strong><br data-start=\"3994\" data-end=\"3997\" \/>Contact <strong data-start=\"4008\" data-end=\"4027\">Seven Migration<\/strong> for expert support from ROI to visa grant.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find out who can apply for Queensland\u2019s 190 and 491 skilled visa nomination in 2025\u201326. 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