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Queensland's position on the SIR visa

Skilled Independent Regional (Provisional) Visa - Queensland criteria

The Queensland Government is participating in the new Skilled Independent (Regional) visa and may provide sponsorship to qualifying applicants.

Eligibility for the SIR (Provisional) Visa - Queens Land

See General Requirements in addition to specific requirements as follows.

Queensland Sponsorship Guidelines

The Queensland Government encourages migrants with skills in demand to take advantage of the Skilled Independent Regional (SIR) visa and migrate to Queensland to contribute to the State's economy and share in the Smart State's future.

PLEASE NOTE:      FROM 1 JULY TO 1 OCTOBER 2004 ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS CURRENTLY ON-SHORE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT SPONSORSHIP.


These are the occupations Queensland will sponsor:
Occupations
How to apply in Queensland for a SIR (provisional) visa
  • Step 1 - ensure that you meet the basic SIR criteria and that you score at least 110 points on the general skilled migration points test
  • Step 2 - Your occupation must be on the list above
  • Step 3 - You must intend taking up residence in a designated regional area in Queensland
  • Step 4 - Your case will be discussed by the QLD government
  • Step 5 - You now have to obtain the endorsement of the local officers in the area you intend to migrate to in Queensland
  • Step 6 - You are required to present an approved occupations assessment
  • Step 7 - Your approved occ assessment, together with your form and the endorsement of the local authority (step 5) is now sent to the state for consideration of your SIR application
  • Step 8 - If your SIR application is approved by the Queensland state government, you now proceed with your visa application


 

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