New South Wales (NSW) has opened nominations for the Skilled Work Regional Visa (Subclass 491) under Pathway 1 and Pathway 3 for the 2025-26 program year. Here are the key details:
Pathway 1 – Work in Regional NSW
– Open to all eligible 491 occupations
– Currently working in your nominated (or closely related) occupation
– Minimum 6 months with the same employer in regional NSW
– Salary must meet TSMIT / CSIT requirements
– Employer approval required if applying for a salary concession
Pathway 3 – Regional NSW Graduate
– Completed Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD from a regional NSW institution
– Occupation must be on the NSW Regional Skills List
– Study must be closely related to your nominated occupation
– Qualification completed within the last 2 years
NSW has limited nomination places, and applications will close once these slots are filled
