An offshore state/territory-nominated permanent-residence introduction for adult Chinese primary applicants. Federal workflow only: no claim that a state is open or that you qualify. Excludes dependants and 491.
These seven Australian routes cover visits, study, ballot-based Work and Holiday (462), employer-sponsored work (482) and points-tested migration (189/190/491). Submitting an EOI is not a visa application.
Offshore full-time study with a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE); requires Genuine Student (GS), English, funds and OSHC.
Official requirementsFirst Work and Holiday for ages 18–30; requires ballot selection before lodging with degree/study, English and funds.
Official requirementsPost-Higher Education Work stream (Subclass 485) for recent Australian bachelor, master’s or doctoral graduates; lodge within 6 months of course completion.
Official requirementsRequires an approved sponsor, nominated occupation on the Core Skills list, salary threshold and work experience.
Official requirementsPoints-tested permanent residence without sponsor or state nomination; requires skills assessment, EOI and official invitation.
Official requirementsState/territory-nominated permanent residence; requires both federal points/skills assessment and specific state nomination approval.
Official requirementsFive-year regional provisional visa with state/territory nomination; requires living and working in designated regional areas.
Official requirementsMeet federal occupation, assessment, age, English and points rules, plus state/territory nomination and invitation. State-specific occupation, residence, work or interest-registration conditions are additional.
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Check federal eligibility, select and verify a state program, complete EOI and any local interest registration, follow nomination, then the visa invitation and application.
Check age, English, occupation and evidenced points; state interest registration is not a visa application. Official guidance
Use the chosen state website for offshore eligibility and local steps. South Australia is an example, not a rule for every state. Official guidance
Check whether that state requires an additional ROI; do not assume one identical workflow everywhere. Official guidance
Lodge through ImmiAccount within the visa invitation period and evidence EOI claims and nomination. State contact is not the visa invitation. Official guidance
Introductory preparation summary, not a complete checklist, individual advice or a visa guarantee. Follow official pages and individual notices. Reviewed: 2026-10-24
Program years, offshore access, occupation lists and openings vary by state. Do not generalise an old ROI rule, quota or invitation result nationally. Nomination is not federal approval.
Federal eligibility does not guarantee state selection; verify the chosen state and current program separately. Official guidance
Nomination is not final approval; follow official instructions if circumstances change. Official guidance
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Download a blank English PDF checklist to print and mark offline. This is not an exhaustive lodgement checklist; official requirements take precedence.