Queensland, Australia Your destination for skilled and post graduate alumni migration

Endless opportunities to build your

career and a great life and future in

Queensland, Australia

A business unit of Trade & Investment Queensland

Are you looking for a new career opportunity and a great lifestyle in Australia? Let us help you get there. Business and Skilled Migration Queensland (BSMQ) believes in giving highly skilled professionals the opportunity to join our community, contribute to Queensland’s growing economy and enjoy our great lifestyle.

On behalf of the Queensland Government, BSMQ nominates skilled migrants who fill a range of state occupation shortages, to apply for skilled visa pathways. We also aim to retain international students who have completed a Master’s or PhD at a Queensland institute.

Queensland is looking for people

to fill a range of skill shortages

Cover image: Gold Coast, Queensland. Courtesy of Tourism and Events Queensland. Image this page: Shutterstock.com

Queensland profileInternational

Gateway

Ideally located as an international gateway

to the Asia-Pacific region, in close

proximity to some of the world’s strongest

growth markets.

Reliable infrastructure

Six international airports, 191 regional airports, 15 sea ports, seven bulk shipping

terminals and an extensive rail and

road network.

Strong economy

A highly resilient and stable economy,

underpinned by strong economic growth,

which has exceeded the national average growth rate for the past two decades.

Idyllic lifestyle

A sub-tropical climate and lifestyle, a world

class education system and advanced health

services making Queensland an ideal

place to live and work.

Employment benefits

Safe working conditions and high

minimum wages. Benefits including

public holidays and annual leave.

2nd

Queensland, Australia The Queensland

lifestyle entices people to visit, work and settle from all

over the world3rd

most populated state in Australia

of Queenslanders are migrants or the children of

migrants

1/3rdglobal innovation

hot spot

Reasons to apply for a Queensland state nominated visaThe Queensland lifestyle entices people to visit, work and settle from all over the world. Known as Australia’s ‘Sunshine State’, Queensland’s towns and cities are some of the most liveable in the world. Queensland has a outdoor and laid-back lifestyle. The state offers:

Additional points: Receive an additional five to 10 points in the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) points test.

Receive the same work rights as an Australian citizen.

Be an independent migrant, not tied to a single employer.

Excellent service: personalised support from our friendly and efficient BSMQ staff.

10 benefits of living in Queensland The state offers a high standard of living with:

a stable economy

affordable housing

a world class education system and advanced health services

a modern infrastructure of roads and public transport

a safe place for you and your family to live

only state in Australia with six international airports

a subtropical and tropical climate with perfect beaches and national parks

strong start-up ecosystem with entrepreneurs, industry, universities and government collaboration

a vibrant cosmopolitan, arts and cultural scene

and an eclectic mix of different, friendly cultures ready to make you feel at home.

Who is BSMQ?Business and Skilled Migration Queensland (BSMQ) is the state nominating body for the Queensland Government and a business unit of Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ). BSMQ assesses and nominates skilled and business applications for Queensland state nominated visas on behalf of the Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP).

How can we help you?The State of Queensland nominates highly skilled migrants with occupations who fill a range of the state’s skilled shortages, in order to help drive economic growth and productivity. Queensland also offers options to international students who have completed a full Master’s or PhD in Queensland. Visas are granted to applicants who have a genuine interest and commitment to living, working and contributing to the Queensland economy, with a view to long-term settlement.

State Nominated Skilled Migration VisasBSMQ offers you two skilled visa subclasses:

1) Skilled Nominated (Permanent) (subclass 190) visa

This visa is for nominated skilled workers who wish to live and work in Queensland permanently. It will provide you with five additional points towards your DIBP points test.

There is also an alumni pathway for Queensland Masters and PhD graduates through this visa subclass.

2) Skilled Regional (Provisional) (subclass 489) visa

This is a provisional visa that allows nominated skilled workers to work and live in regional Queensland for four years, and is a pathway to permanent residency. It will provide you with 10 additional points towards your DIBP points test.

Queensland has been

recognised by the World Bank as a

global innovation hot spot

Image: Brisbane, Queensland. Courtesy of Tourism and Events Queensland.

How do I get Queensland state nomination? In order to be eligible for a state nominated visa you must:

score a minimum of at least 60 points (including the additional Queensland state nominated points) on the DIBP points test and meet relevant DIBP visa criteria.

select ‘Queensland’ as your nominated state of choice.

have an occupation on the relevant Queensland Skills Occupation List (QSOL).

Next stepsStep 1: Research visa options, criteria and processes on the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP)website and the BSMQ website. Ensure you meet both DIBP criteria and BSMQ criteria and have all your documentation prepared before you apply.

DIBP criteria:• Skilled Nominated (Permanent) (subclass 190) visa:

www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1/190-

• Skilled Regional (Provisional) (subclass 489) visa: www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1/489-

BSMQ criteria:• I’m Working in Queensland (subclass 190 and 489)

migration.qld.gov.au/skilled-visa-options/ im-working-queensland

• I’m Offshore (subclass 190 and 489) migration.qld.gov.au/skilled-visa-options/im-offshore

• I’m a Queensland postgraduate alumni migration.qld.gov.au/skilled-visa-options/ im-postgraduate-queensland-university

Step 2: Lodge an Expression of Interest (EOI) through the DIBP SkillSelect database www.border.gov.au/Trav/Work/Skil. Please ensure all information, such as work experience, is included in your EOI. Preference will be given to applicants who select Queensland as their nominating state of choice.

Step 3: BSMQ only assesses EOIs that meet DIBP and BSMQ criteria. Those who meet criteria will receive an invitation to lodge an application with BSMQ. You will be requested to provide various documents. Documents are to be uploaded electronically through the Document Portal link provided in your invitation email. We do not accept attachments sent to us by email.

Step 4: When you have received your invitation:

a. Upload required documents

b. Pay a non-refundable application fee to BSMQ in order to finalise your application. Visit www.migration.qld.gov.au/fees for detailed information on fees.

BSMQ will review your application and may request further documentation. Note: you will be given 14 days to finalise your application from the date of invitation. Applications not finalised within this timeframe will be closed and applicants will need to submit a new EOI if they wish to re-seek Queensland nomination.

Step 5: Once your completed BSMQ application is received and approved, you will receive an invitation from DIBP to lodge your visa application.

Step 6: Submit your visa application and documents to DIBP. You will be given 60 days to lodge your visa application with DIBP.

We look forward to welcoming you to Queensland.

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