News from Migration Queensland
REGISTRATION FOR PRIORITY PROCESSING NOW OPEN
Due to the increase in subclass 189 invitations being issued by the Department of Home Affairs, Migration Queensland invites applicants, lawyers and migration agents to register their clients, who are skilled workers living in Queensland and offshore, to be considered for priority processing for a state nominated visa.
Applicant requirements:
- Must be currently living and working in Queensland or offshore (skilled workers living in Queensland pathway only, does not include graduates of a Queensland university).
- Must meet all Queensland nomination criteria. Please review skilled criteria through the link here: MQ - Skilled workers living in Queensland (migration.qld.gov.au) and MQ - Skilled workers living offshore (migration.qld.gov.au)
- Must provide a decision-ready application (ie. all documents must be ready to upload immediately upon an invitation being issued).
- Statement of service and commitment statements, are provided in advance on the MQ website under documents and forms.
Register yourself or qualified clients with Migration Queensland for consideration of priority processing from Monday 3 April - Monday 10 April 2023.
Registration does not guarantee an invitation will be issued.
Please note: Migration Queensland continues to process other pathways within our skilled nomination allocation for the 2022-2023 financial year, including graduates of a Queensland university, skilled workers living offshore, and small business owners operating in regional Queensland.
Processing times are currently 4 - 6 weeks from invitation to decision/nomination. We thank you for your patience during this busy processing period.
Migration Queensland’s Business Program (BIIP) temporarily suspended
MQ Business Migrants Attend 'Taste of Queensland' 2022
Migration Queensland's (MQ) business migrants from mainland China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, and Europe were invited to attend the Taste of Queensland showcase event, a three-day food and beverage expo from 2 - 4 November 2022 organised by Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) in Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and the Sunshine Coast.
Migration Queensland’s Business Program (BIIP) temporarily suspended
Migration Queensland’s business nomination program (BIIP) will be temporarily suspended from 8 November 2022.
IMPORTANT NEWS: Proof of English now required as part of MQ nomination application
Migration Queensland now requires evidence of English language to be uploaded to your document portal if you receive an invitation.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT – Update on the Migration Queensland Program Opening for FY2022-23
The Migration Queensland (MQ) Program will open on 16 August 2022 with Queensland’s new nomination criteria and factsheets published on the MQ website.
Migration Queensland Program Update
The Migration Queensland skilled program is currently closed. We are awaiting nomination allocation from the Department of Home Affairs, and final approval for criteria changes for the 2022-23 financial year.
Migration Queensland Skilled Program is now CLOSED for the 2021–22 program year
The Migration Queensland Skilled Program (subclass 190 and 491 visas) is now closed due to the nomination allocation for 2021–22 program year being filled.
Welcome to 2022 - Year of the Water Tiger!
Hello and welcome to 2022. We hope you had a refreshing holiday period and had an opportunity to catch up with loved ones as domestic borders were relaxed.
Migration Queensland Events – 2021 and Upcoming Events 2022
Migration Queensland staff supported over 20 business migration webinars hosted by onshore and offshore migration agencies since 1 July 2021.
Migration Queensland Website Navigation and Special Features
Migration Queensland launched a brand-new website in October last year, which we hope you have had an opportunity to explore.
Visa Updates from the Department of Home Affairs
There have been some exciting announcements made over the last couple of months by the Department of Home Affairs to address skill shortages as a result of COVID-19 and closed borders over the past two years.
Happy Lunar New Year from Migration Queensland
2022 is a Year of the Water Tiger, starting from February 1st, 2022, and lasting until January 21st, 2023.
Not Processing Offshore Skilled Applications - Migration Queensland Update
Due to the current high number of applications for Queensland State Nomination from temporary migrants onshore who are living and working in Queensland, it is unlikely that Migration Queensland will open to offshore to skilled applicants this financial year.
Migration Queensland Christmas Closure Period
Migration Queensland will close over the festive season from Saturday 25 December 2021 – Monday 3 January 2022. We open again on Tuesday 4 January 2022.
Migration Queensland – No Gift Policy
As Migration Queensland is part of the Queensland Government, we are unable to accept gifts of any kind during the festive season
Migration Queensland online payment system is currently down
The Migration Queensland online payment system is currently down. It is currently being worked on by developers and will be live again soon. Please wait until the system is live to make your application payment.
The Migration Queensland Program is NOW OPEN
The Migration Queensland State Nomination Program is now open from Tuesday 26 October 2021.
Migration Queensland showcases Burdekin and Townsville opportunities for migrant investment
Leading a group of 29 delegates, Migration Queensland headed North in mid-June, successfully hosting in partnership with the Burdekin and Townsville City Councils, a regional roadshow to promote investment opportunities in the Burdekin and Townsville regions.
REGISTRATION FOR PRIORITY PROCESSING NOW OPEN
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