State nomination is a vital migration pathway enabling Australian state governments to nominate highly skilled migrants to address specific skills shortages within each state. This nomination can significantly assist skilled migrants in qualifying for a skilled migration visa from the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs by providing additional points toward their visa application. There are two skilled migration visa options available for state nomination: the Skilled Nominated (Permanent) visa (Subclass 190) and the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (Subclass 491). Here, you’ll find comprehensive information on the eligibility criteria for each state, designed to guide you through the exploration process smoothly.