An offshore state/territory-nominated 491 introduction for adult Chinese primary applicants. Excludes relative sponsorship, dependants and full state checklists. A five-year provisional visa, not direct permanent residence.
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 requirementsCheck occupation, assessment, age at invitation, English and points, plus the chosen state program, nomination and visa invitation. Follow designated-regional and individual visa conditions.
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Check federal/state criteria, complete EOI and nomination steps, apply after invitation and comply with regional conditions if granted. A future 191 application is separate.
Check the relevant assessing authority, evidence and validity for the nominated occupation before preparing EOI claims. Official guidance
State and federal requirements are separate; follow the chosen state for registration and nomination steps. Official guidance
Apply through ImmiAccount within the visa invitation period with evidence matching claims. An EOI is not a visa application. Official guidance
Check regional conditions and retain compliance records; future 191 requires all applicable criteria and is not automatic. 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
Recheck state openings and occupation criteria rather than old invitation tables. Use current 191 guidance, not historic income-threshold guides; holding 491 for a period does not automatically grant residence.
Use the official area definitions and personal conditions, not assumptions about rural places or city names. Official guidance
191 has separate holding-period, compliance and evidence criteria; this is not a complete 191 checklist. Official guidance
Download a blank English PDF checklist to print and mark offline. This is not an exhaustive lodgement checklist; official requirements take precedence.