If you are nominated by the Tasmanian Government for this visa you must live in Tasmania for two years after the visa is issued. You must work full time for 12 months during the two years if you want to apply for the permanent resident visa Subclass 887 after you have finished the provisional period.

In addition to the DIBP requirements, you must meet the criteria for one of the following categories to apply for Tasmanian State nomination for the subclass 489 visa:

Category 1

If you are a Tasmanian Graduate:

• Studied full-time and on-site in a Tasmanian tertiary institution for a minimum of one academic year (46 weeks);
  and

• Both the course and institution are CRICOS registered.
  and

• Nominated occupation on the Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List (CSOL) ;
  and

• Genuine intention to live and work in Tasmania.

OR

Category 2

Family in Tasmania

• You have a family member who:
  • is an Australian Permanent Resident or an Australian Citizen
  • has lived in Tasmania for 12 months or more
  • is your parent, child, sibling, aunt, uncle, first cousin, or grandparent
  • agrees to support you when you arrive in Tasmania and assist you in the process of gaining employment in Tasmania.
• Your nominated occupation is on the Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List (CSOL).
• Genuine intention to live and work in Tasmania.

Click HERE for a fact sheet on the Family Skilled Migration option.

OR

Category 3

Job Offer

• Formal job offer or letter of interest for a job that is based in Tasmania (for a minimum of 35 hours per week).*
  • Unlike the Subclass 190 visa, the job offer does not have to be in-line with your skills assessment.
• Evidence of the job offer needs to be attached to the application (this could be a contract or formal letter providing an offer of employment).
• Nominated occupation on the Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List (CSOL).
• Genuine intention to live and work in Tasmania including evidence of sufficient funds to cover relocation and resettlement costs.

*     You can meet this requirement if you work 35 hours per week in one full-time job or in two or more part-time jobs. You can include any paid employment or self-employment, and you will need to be able to provide evidence of your employment claims

OR

Category 4

Small Business Owner

• Nominated occupation on the Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List (CSOL) .
• Submit a comprehensive business plan with your application.
• Strongly demonstrate your past business experience, management expertise and genuine intention to operate a business in Tasmania.

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