State Sponsorhip – Our in-depth Analysis

The misconception about obtaining a state sponsorship is that it’s a straightforward process and with the only requirement is that your occupation be listed on the state list.
Unfortunately, this is not the case, and a listed occupation is no guarantee that a state will approve your application.

It is important to note that there are 6 states and 2 territories in Australia. Each of them have their own migration programme and team

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, which translates to their own rules and criteria and frustratingly leading to significantly different application methods and requirements.

Our Melbourne team here at Austral Migration Consultancy has decided to write a snippet on the advantages and disadvantages of applying to each state and territory.

ACT

Advantages
– Wide range of occupations
– Low unemployment rate
– ‘Closed’ occupations available to family members
– No additional criteria imposed on occupations (such as years of work experience, particular specialisation or registration in Australia)

Disadvantages
– IELTS 7 required for Speaking if the occupation is ‘open’
– IELTS 7 required for all 4 components if occupation is ‘limited’
– ‘Limited’ occupations need to be verified to confirm availability of jobs
– Not available to applicants living in another Australian state or territory
– Application fee payable

New South Wales

Advantages
– Highly attractive as many people want to live in Sydney
– Reasonably wide range of occupations
– No additional criteria imposed on occupations (such as years of work experience, particular specialisation or registration in Australia)
– No additional English language requirements (IELTS 6 being sufficient)
– Family members elsewhere in Australia not a problem

Disadvantages
– Very inefficient online application system
– High degree of competition for limited places
– Long processing time (3 months)
– Application fee payable

Northern Territory 

Advantages
– No additional English language requirements (IELTS 6 being sufficient) for most occupations
– Reasonable range of occupations for a small economy
– Any occupation can be nominated if positive employment prospects can be shown or if family members living in the NT
– Strict financial requirements which must be evidenced through documentation
– No application fee payable

Disadvantages
– ICT and some other occupations require job offers

Queensland

Advantages
– Separate and much larger list for provisional visa (Subclass 489)
– Only two years of post-qualification work experience required

Disadvantages
– List heavily focused on health occupations
– Registration required if compulsory in Queensland
– Some occupations require a job offer in Queensland
– Need to express interest first and be invited by the state government
– Application fee payable

South Australia

Advantages
– Wide range of occupations
– Only 12 months of work experience required in the last 24 months
– Willing to accept work experience in a skilled occupation other than the nominated one
– IELTS requirements commensurate with the level of the nominated occupation
– Quick processing time (around 3-4 weeks)
– Family members elsewhere in Australia not a problem
– 489 holders can live in Adelaide
– No application fee

Disadvantages
– None

Tasmania

Advantages
– Wide range of occupations
– Good prospects if you have studied there or have family in Tasmania
– 489 holders can live in Hobart

Disadvantages
– Most applicants require jobs

Victoria

Advantages
– No application fee
– Reasonable range of occupations

Disadvantages
– Trades occupations require 5 years of work experience
– Having family in another part of Australia works against you
– All applications subject to a positive opinion from an industry panel
– Provisional sponsorships (Subclass 489) require a job offer in regional Victoria

Western Australia

Advantages
– Reasonably wide range of occupation
– Relatively quick processing

Disadvantages
– IELTS 7 required for certain occupations
– At least three years of work experience required
– Need to express interest first and be invited by the state government
– Application fee payable
– Some occupations require a job offer in Western Australia
– Application involves specific questions relating to life in Western Australia
– Provisional sponsorship (Subclass 489) may require a job offer or evidence of employment prospects

To find out more about migrating to Australia, please contact our team at migrate@australmigrate.com