The Victorian government has initiated its 2023-24 migration program, welcoming skilled workers to apply for state nominations for permanent residency. This development is particularly significant for individuals like Muskan Dhingra, who arrived in Australia as a student in 2019 and now works in Victoria. Her path to permanent residency hinges on finding an employer willing to sponsor her visa, and a state nomination can greatly enhance her chances.
Despite the federal government’s reduction in the number of visas allocated to Victoria this year, the Victorian government plans to nominate more individuals for permanent residency compared to the previous year. Notably, one change in the program requires applicants seeking a nomination for the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (Subclass 491) in 2023-24 to be residing and working in regional Victoria at the time of nomination. Skilled workers aspiring to make Victoria their permanent home can find detailed information on the Skilled Migration Program and application procedures on the Victorian government website.