New South Wales (NSW)

GSM nomination program 2025/2026

State and territory nomination programs comprise of 2 visa subclasses which specifically are for applicants whose nominated occupation is on the Short Term Skilled Occupations List.

These visa subclasses have also become increasingly popular for applicants hoping to be invited under the Skilled Independent pathway (subclass 189) due to the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) invitation rounds being held less frequently and with many occupations requiring a higher points score.

Skilled Nominated (subclass 190). This is a permanent visa and applicants nominated will immediately receive an invitation from the DHA to apply for a visa. Applicants also benefit from being awarded an additional 5 points for being nominated. 

Skilled  Regional Work visa for Australia (subclass 491). This is a provisional visa which requires you to live and work in regional Australia (anywhere except Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane) with a pathway to apply for permanent residence after 3 years (subclass 191 - Skilled Regional visa). This visa also comes with the benefit of being awarded an additional 15 points for being nominated and immediately being invited by the DHA to apply for a visa once the nomination is approved.

The states and territories generally rank Expressions of interest according to a candidates age, education, English proficiency, total years of skilled work experience and points score. Receiving an invitation to apply for nomination is, however, very competitive, and there is no guarantee of being invited due to the high demand regardless of whether your nominated occupation features on their skills list and you have met all nomination criteria.

Concept Australia monitors the state/territory programs and invitation criteria and evaluates which occupations are being prioritised so that we can advise you whether your prospects of being invited are realistic.

To find out whether you have the potential to be nominated, please contact Concept Australia on 0208 315 6701 or send an email to info@conceptaustralia.co.uk stating:

• your age
• your nominated occupation
• your qualifications
• the number of years work experience in your nominated occupation
• where you are planning to live in Australia

New South Wales is situated on the east coast of Australia. It borders Queensland to the north, Victoria to the south, South Australia to the west and surrounds the whole of the Australian Capital Territory and it accounts for 10% percent of the total land area of Australia (800 642 km2).

The estimated population of NSW is 7.5 million, making it Australia's most populous state. Just under two-thirds of the state's population live in the Greater Sydney area. NSW capital city is Sydney, which is also the nation's most populous city, has a population of 4,757,00. The other major residential areas are Newcastle with a population of 546,000, the Central Coast area with 321,000 and Wollongong with 207,000.

Sydney

Sydney surrounds one of the world’s largest natural harbours. Its residents are known as "Sydneysiders" and constitute the most multicultural city in Australia and one of the most multicultural cities in the world. Sydney has an advanced market economy with strengths in finance, manufacturing, and tourism which attracts millions of visitors each year to see the city's landmarks such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach and the Sydney Opera House.

If you are interested in moving to New South Wales, please contact Concept Australia to discuss your visa options:

London/Kent Office

Kingfisher House
21-23 Elmfield Road
Bromley
Kent
BR1 1LT

Telephone: 020 8315 6701 or email: info@conceptaustralia.co.uk

Office hours - Monday to Friday from 09:00 -17:00