South Australia has officially opened its General Skilled Migration program for the 2024-2025 period, inviting eligible skilled workers to apply for state nomination. The program is aimed at addressing the state’s labor market needs, with a focus on both onshore and offshore applicants.
Onshore Streams Now Open
For those currently residing in Australia, South Australia’s onshore streams are now accepting Registrations of Interest (ROI). A total of 464 occupations are available for onshore applicants, who can submit their ROI if they meet the necessary requirements. Successful candidates will receive an invitation to apply for state nomination through one of the following streams:
Skilled Employment in South Australia: This stream is designed for applicants with South Australian work experience in their skilled occupation, reflecting their commitment to the state.
South Australian Graduates: South Australia continues its efforts to retain talent by encouraging graduates who have studied and are working in their skilled occupation within the state to apply through this stream.
Outer Regional Skilled Employment: Aimed at addressing skill shortages in the outer regional areas of South Australia, this stream is open to applicants working in these regions in their nominated or closely related occupation.
Offshore Stream Targets Skilled Workers Abroad
For skilled workers residing overseas, South Australia is also welcoming applications through its offshore stream. A total of 427 occupations are open to experienced workers from abroad. The state will review SkillSelect Expressions of Interest (EOI) from offshore candidates, with regular invitation rounds expected throughout the year.
The first round will coincide with the program’s opening, followed by monthly rounds starting in September 2024. Applicants are advised to keep their EOIs current and ensure that South Australia is selected as their primary state of interest.
Business Innovation and Investment Program Update
South Australia’s Business Innovation and Investment Program is currently closed for new applications for the Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188). However, those who already hold a provisional subclass 188 visa may still apply for nomination under the extension stream or for a permanent visa (subclass 888), provided they meet the eligibility requirements.
Application Fees
According to Migration South Australia, application fees for the state nominations in the 2024-2025 general skilled migration program year are now available on the state’s Application Fees page. Notably, submitting a Registration of Interest will not incur any fees.
As South Australia opens its doors to skilled migrants, both onshore and offshore, the state is set to address critical labour shortages and bolster its economy with fresh talent.
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