Recently, Victoria’s state nomination program announced a Fast Track pathway for state nomination, available to state nomination applicants who have a qualified occupation in health, teaching, or social services and meet the minimum visa requirements. This means that individuals with a Fast Track nominated occupation will be selected for visa nomination within two weeks of submitting their application. If the nomination application meets all minimum visa requirements, state nomination will be approved within five working days.
Applicants for other occupations will continue to use the existing process for nomination.
Additionally, the Victorian government recently sent an email announcement stating that all applicants in Victoria, even those currently residing in Melbourne, can apply for the 491 state nomination!
Occupations eligible for fast track nomination
- 134212 – Nursing Clinical Director
- 234915 – Exercise Physiologist (subclass 491 only)
- 241111 – Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher
- 241311 – Middle School Teacher
- 241411 – Secondary School Teacher
- 241511 – Special Needs Teacher
- 241512 – Teacher of the Hearing Impaired
- 241513 – Teacher of the Sight Impaired
- 241599 – Special Education Teacher (nec)
- 251111 – Dietitian
- 251211 – Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
- 251212 – Medical Radiation Therapist
- 251213 – Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- 251214 – Sonographer
- 251411 – Optometrist
- 251412 – Orthoptist
- 251511 – Hospital Pharmacist
- 251513 – Retail Pharmacist
- 251912 – Orthotist Or Prosthetist
- 252311 – Dental Specialist
- 252411 – Occupational Therapist
- 252511 – Physiotherapist
- 252611 – Podiatrist
- 252711 – Audiologist
- 252712 – Speech Pathologist
- 253111 – General Practitioner
- 253112 – Resident Medical Officer
- 252312 – Dentist (subclass 491 only)
- 253311 – Specialist Physician (General Medicine)
- 253312 – Cardiologist
- 253313 – Clinical Haematologist
- 253314 – Medical Oncologist
- 253315 – Endocrinologist
- 253316 – Gastroenterologist
- 253317 – Intensive Care Specialist
- 253211 – Anaesthetist (subclass 491 only)
- 253318 – Neurologist
- 253321 – Paediatrician
- 253322 – Renal Medicine Specialist
- 253323 – Rheumatologist
- 253324 – Thoracic Medicine Specialist
- 253399 – Specialist Physicians (nec)
- 253411 – Psychiatrist
- 253511 – Surgeon (General)
- 253512 – Cardiothoracic Surgeon
- 253513 – Neurosurgeon
- 253514 – Orthopaedic Surgeon
- 253515 – Otorhinolaryngologist
- 253516 – Paediatric Surgeon
- 253517 – Plastic And Reconstructive Surgeon
- 253518 – Urologist
- 253521 – Vascular Surgeon
- 253911 – Dermatologist
- 253912 – Emergency Medicine Specialist
- 253913 – Obstetrician And Gynaecologist
- 253914 – Ophthalmologist
- 253915 – Pathologist
- 253917 – Diagnostic And Interventional Radiologist
- 253918 – Radiation Oncologist
- 253999 – Medical Practitioners (nec)
- 254111 – Midwife
- 254311 – Nurse Manager
- 254411 – Nurse Practitioner
- 254412 – Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
- 254413 – Registered Nurse (Child And Family Health)
- 254414 – Registered Nurse (Community Health)
- 254415 – Registered Nurse (Critical Care And Emergency)
- 254416 – Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)
- 254417 – Registered Nurse (Disability And Rehabilitation)
- 254418 – Registered Nurse (Medical)
- 254421 – Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)
- 254422 – Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
- 254423 – Registered Nurse (Perioperative)
- 254424 – Registered Nurse (Surgical)
- 254425 – Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)
- 254499 – Registered Nurses (nec)
- 272199 – Counsellors (nec)
- 272311 – Clinical Psychologist
- 272312 – Educational Psychologist
- 272313 – Organisational Psychologist
- 272314 – Psychotherapist
- 272399 – Psychologists (nec)
- 272511 – Social Worker
- 272613 – Welfare Worker
- 411111 – Ambulance Officer
- 411112 – Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic
- 411211 – Dental Hygienist (subclass 491 only)
- 411213 – Dental Technician
- 411214 – Dental Therapist (subclass 491 only)
- 411411 – Enrolled Nurse
- 411711 – Community Worker
- 411716 – Youth Worker
What is the minimum eligibility for nomination?
To be nominated, you need to meet the following requirements:
- Obtain a minimum score of 65 on SkillSelect EOI (Expression of Interest).
- Pass the IELTS with a minimum of 6 in each of the four components (or another language test).
- Pass the relevant skills assessment for your occupation.
- Be under 45 years of age.
- Reside in the state of Victoria.
What should I do if my occupation is on the fast-track nomination occupation list, but I have already submitted an ROI (Registration of Interest)?
If you have already submitted an ROI for a fast-track nomination occupation and meet the minimum visa requirements, your ROI will be selected within two weeks.
What should I do if I have already submitted an application on SkillSelect EOI but have not yet submitted an ROI?
If you have already submitted a SkillSelect EOI and your occupation is on the fast-track nomination occupation list, you do not need to submit an ROI. The Victorian Government will automatically add your application to the fast-track review process and issue an invitation to you within two weeks.
