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State nomination

Queensland skilled nomination 2026–27: where things stand

2 November 2026Student Destiny

209 occupations
Onshore list

97 occupations
Offshore list

190: 7 · 491: <5
Nominated 1 Jul – 30 Sep

One subclass per ROI
ROI rule

Status

Migration Queensland does not primarily select on the Home Affairs points score. It runs its own selection using EOI and ROI information. Meeting eligibility does not guarantee an invitation.

How people are chosen

Queensland uses: Own selection (not by points). Factors: Skills and qualifications; Work experience, salary and ability to secure and maintain employment; Location of employment within Queensland; Age; English proficiency; Partner’s skills and English proficiency; Workforce demand and shortages, particularly regional, rural and remote.

Common requirements
  • Points: 65+
  • English: Competent+
  • No 190 if: Nominated for, applied for or holding a 491 or 489
  • 190 commitment: Live and work in Queensland for at least 2 years after grant (offshore: after arrival)
  • 491 commitment: Live and work in Regional Queensland for at least 3 years after grant (offshore: after arrival)
Work rules for all pathways
  • Gained after completing qualification
  • At least 20 paid hours per week
  • In nominated occupation or one sharing the first 3 ANZSCO digits
  • Casual employment accepted; multiple jobs may be combined
Official sources
  • How to apply migration.qld.gov.au/visa-options/skilled-visas/registering-your-interest-in-queenslands-migration-program
  • Onshore list migration.qld.gov.au/occupation-lists/queensland-onshore-skilled-occupation-list
  • Offshore list migration.qld.gov.au/occupation-lists/offshore-queensland-skilled-occupation-lists-(qsol)
Figures as published on 2 Nov 2026. Site data checked 13 Nov 2026.

General information only, not migration advice. Rules can change at any time; always check the official source.

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Source and date. First published on SkillMigrationAU, the free migration app by Student Destiny, based on official government sources (Department of Home Affairs and state and territory nomination programs). Information checked on 2 November 2026.

General information only. This is not migration advice for your circumstances. Rules change, so always check the official source or speak with a Registered Migration Agent (MARN 2518931, MARN 2619448).
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