State & Territory Nominated Visa Allocations – SC190/491/188/132
In the lead up to the Federal Budget being handed down on 6 October 2020, the States and Territories have been allocated limited numbers of places for the subclass 190 and subclass 491 visas in addition to the earlier announced allocations for the Business Innovation and Investment streams.
Limited interim allocations:
The specific number of allocations that have been provided are below:
| State & Territory | SC 190 | SC 491 & 489 | Business Innovation & Investment |
| ACT | 250 | 45 | 4 |
| NSW | 550 | 150 | 200 |
| VIC | 600 | 200 | 400 |
| QLD | 200 | 200 | 160 |
| NT | 80 | 80 | 5 |
| WA | 200 | 40 | 70 |
| SA | 300 | 600 | 180 |
| TAS | 250 | 400 | 5 |
| Total | 2430 | 1715 | 1024 |
Most Australian states and territories have advised that these limited interim invitations will be issued to applicants that can demonstrate a contribution to the state or territories response to the COVID-19 pandemic and/or economic recovery.
Ethos Migration Lawyers are monitoring the Australian immigration landscape closely and will continue to provide updates as they become available.
More information
If you would like further information regarding these nomination allocations please contact our office by submitting an online enquiry, via telephone on 1300 083 843 or by emailing us at info@ethosmigration.com.au