Queensland opens the nomination program until October 5

As per an official announcement by the Business and Skilled Migration Queensland [BSMQ], the BSMQ business and skilled program is open from September 29 until October 5, 2020. As per the BSMQ, only decision-ready applications in a COVID-19 priority area are to be considered.

BSMQ is the state nominating body for the Queensland Government. The BSMQ, in partnership with Australia’ Department of Home Affairs, nominates successful skilled as well as business applicants that wish to settle down within Queensland in Australia.

Under the Skilled Migration Plans, the Australia government allows the individual states and territories in the country to sponsor general skilled migration applicants belonging to a wide range of occupations so as to address skilled labour shortages existing locally.

Along with laying down as to which state and territorial government in Australia can nominate applicants, the State Migration Plans also specify the number of visas that can be granted through the program.

Benefits of state nomination by Queensland

Visa application gets priority processing with the Department of Home Affairs [DHA]

Additional 5 points [on the points test] for a Skilled Nominated [Permanent] visa [subclass 190]

Additional 15 points [on the points test] for a Skilled Work Regional [Provisional] visa [subclass 491]

Similar work rights as a citizen of Australia, the nominated individual will be an independent migrant not tied to any specific employer.

Benefit from the good working conditions and a high standard of living offered by Queensland.

As per the announcement, owing to the limited nomination allocation and processing time-frame, BSMQ will only be picking up new Expressions of Interest [EOIs] lodged on SKillSelect from September 29, 2020.

If an invitation is issued, all supporting documents would have to be uploaded by the individual within 24 hours of receiving the invitation.

Nomination guidelines issued by the BSMQ – September 29 to October 5, 2020 

	To be nominated	Priority processing	Open to
Business Program	High-quality applications connected with the COVID-19 economic recovery  Businesses focusing on job creation and productive investment Businesses with a focus on regional investment within the business program.	Subclass 132 [Significant Business History stream] Subclass 188 [Business Innovation stream] Subclass 188 – Significant Investor stream] Subclass 188 [Entrepreneur stream]	Both onshore and offshore applicants.
Skilled Program	To only nominate applicants critical during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as those in either – Medical services, Maintaining supply of essential goods and services, Delivering services in sectors critical for the economic recovery of Australia.	Subclass 491 [Small Business Owner’s (SBO) pathway] Subclass 190 that have worked in nominated occupation in Queensland for minimum 6 months + have a job offer for 12 months Subclass 491 applicants that have worked in nominated occupation in regional Queensland for minimum 3 months + have a job offer for 12 months	Only onshore applicants in Queensland.

Applicants that are nominated by the Queensland Government must have the intention of living and working within the Australian state of Queensland for 2 years. The commitment to the 2 years’ stay in Queensland will commence on the day that the individual arrives in Queensland for living permanently. If, however, the individual is already within Queensland at the time of receiving a nomination, the 2 years’ period of their commitment will begin from the date that their visa is granted. If you are looking to Migrate, Study, Invest, Visit, or Work Overseas, talk to Y-Axis, the World’s No. 1 Immigration & Visa Company. If you found this blog engaging, you may also like … Indian migrants are the second largest immigrant community in Australia