Changes for the 2022-23 program
Onshore and offshore applicants can apply
In addition to applicants living in Victoria, VIC will also be selecting applicants living outside Australia for the subclass 190 visa in all eligible occupations.
For the subclass 491 visa in addition to applicants living in Victoria, applicants living offshore can apply, noting that the State is currently prioritising health occupations for subclass 491 visa nomination.
More eligible occupations
All occupations on the relevant Department of Home Affairs occupation list are now eligible, and applicants are no longer required to be using STEMM skills and working in a target sector to apply.