Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491)

To be eligible for the TSMIT concession, you must be employed in an eligible occupation and meet one of the two concession requirements below:

• Type 1 Concession: Businesses must demonstrate that the applicant’s annual monetary earnings are at least 90% of the TSMIT. Additionally, total earnings must meet applicable industrial award requirements and align with Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR) expectations for the specific occupation and location.
• Type 2 Concession: Businesses must demonstrate that the applicant’s monetary earnings are at least 90% of the TSMIT. Non-monetary earnings, such as food and board, can make up the difference but must not exceed 10% of the TSMIT, with the total remuneration package being at least equal to the TSMIT.

Eligible occupations include

Apply if you’re currently employed with a regional NSW employer

To apply under this pathway, you must be currently working in a designated regional area of NSW, and have continuously done so for the past six months.

Your qualifying skilled employment in the six months immediately before applying must be:

• In your nominated (or closely related) occupation; and

• With the same regional NSW-based employer; and

• Paid a minimum of the TSMIT salary rate from your qualifying employer in your nominated (or closely related) occupation at the time of applying.

Your nominated occupation must be eligible for the Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491).

See our Common questions about skilled visas page for further information about eligibility under this stream. 

Be invited to apply by Investment NSW 

To be considered for NSW nomination under Pathway 2 you must: 

• Be skilled in an occupation that is:

  • within an ANZSCO unit group identified on the NSW Regional Skills List; and

  • is eligible for this visa.

• Be currently residing:

  • in NSW and have continuously resided in NSW for a minimum period of three months; or

  • offshore and have continuously resided offshore for a minimum period of three months.

Applying with a TSMIT Concession

If you’re seeking a TSMIT concession, follow these steps before applying for NSW nomination:

1. Check Eligibility: Ensure you meet the eligibility requirements for a TSMIT concession outlined above.
2. Employer to Submit TSMIT Concession Application: Your employer must apply for the TSMIT concession on your behalf using our online form. This application must be approved before you can proceed with the NSW nomination at a salary below the TSMIT threshold. Note: Only employers can submit TSMIT concession applications; applications submitted by migrants cannot be accepted.
3. Wait For Your Concession Assessment: Your application will typically be assessed within two weeks. To help us stick to this timeline, please refrain from contacting us for updates during this period.
4. Continue with Pathway 1 Application: Once your TSMIT concession is approved, you may proceed with the Pathway 1 application steps outlined below. 

Apply if you’re currently employed with a regional NSW employer

To apply directly for NSW nomination under 'Pathway 1' you must:

1. Check Eligibility: Ensure you meet both the visa and NSW nomination eligibility requirements before applying.
2. Submit Your EOI: If you meet the criteria, submit an EOI in SkillSelect. Note: Your qualifying employment must be listed in your EOI. 
3. Apply For Nomination: Apply for NSW nomination using our online form.
4. Wait For Your Nomination Assessment: Your application will typically be assessed within six weeks after payment. To help us stick to this timeline, please refrain from contacting us for updates during this period. 

Be invited to apply by Investment NSW 

To be considered for NSW nomination under 'Pathway 2' you must:

1. Check Eligibility: Ensure you meet both the visa and NSW nomination eligibility requirements before submitting an EOI.
2. Submit Your EOI: If you meet the criteria, submit an EOI in SkillSelect. Should you be invited to apply, you will need to support every point claim in your EOI with valid (i.e. non-expired) documentation.
3. Be Invited: NSW holds invitation rounds throughout the financial year. All valid EOIs in occupations within ANZSCO unit groups identified on the NSW Regional Skills List are eligible for NSW nomination. Important: because of the exceptionally high demand for NSW nomination, we strongly encourage anyone considering NSW nomination to explore all other migration pathways and not wait to be invited.
4. Respond Promptly if Invited: You will have 14 days to complete your application for NSW nomination after being invited. When you apply, you will need to provide valid documents to substantiate every claim made in your EOI. This 14-day window will not be extended.
5. Wait For Your Nomination Assessment: Your application will typically be assessed within six weeks after payment. To help us stick to this timeline, please refrain from contacting us for updates during this period.  

Apply if you recently graduated from a Regional NSW institution

To apply directly for NSW nomination under 'Pathway 3' you must:

1. Check Eligibility: Ensure you meet both the visa and NSW nomination eligibility requirements before applying.
2. Submit Your EOI: If you meet the criteria, submit an EOI in SkillSelect. Note: You must be eligible to claim points for 'Study in regional Australia' based on your qualifying study and these points must be listed in your EOI.
3. Apply For Nomination: Apply for NSW nomination using our online form.
4. Wait For Your Nomination Assessment: Your application will typically be assessed within six weeks after payment. To help us stick to this timeline, please refrain from contacting us for updates during this period.