Victoria has released its State Migration Plan which will come into operation on 3 November 2010.

Victoria’s State Migration Plan includes a separate list of occupations for sponsorship under the subclass 886 Skilled Sponsored visa program. Moreover, sponsorship arrangements for the subclass 176 Skilled Sponsored (Migrant) visa, subclass 475 Skilled Regional Sponsored visa and the subclass 487 Skilled Regional Sponsored (Provisional) visa have also been published.

Click here to view the visa subclass 886 State Sponsorship Eligibility List.

Click here to view the visa subclass 175, 475 and 487 State Sponsorship Eligibility List.

Based on formal arrangements between the Victorian Government and the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC), the number of visas granted to skilled migrants by the Victorian Government is limited by a quota, which for 2010/11 is set at 4,500. Each occupation listed on the State Sponsorship Eligibility List is also limited by a quota.

If you are a skilled worker interested in applying for sponsorship by the Victorian Government, please contact us for assistance.

This is general information only and does not constitute legal advice.