News from Migration Queensland
2024–25 State Nominated Migration Program Allocation
Migration Queensland’s allocation of nomination places for the 2024-25 State Nominated Migration Program has been confirmed by the Australian Government.
For the 2024-25 financial year, Queensland received a nomination allocation of 1,200, which consists of:
- 600 for Skilled Nominated (Permanent) visa (subclass 190).
- 600 for Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491).
The Queensland 2024-25 State Nominated Migration Program has not opened yet. Details regarding Queensland’s 2024-25 State Nominated Migration Program, including dates and eligibility criteria, will be published on the Migration Queensland website when available.
Migration Queensland will continue to process applications for the Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) (subclass 888) visa and 188 visa extension requests.
Business Innovation and Investment Program – Closed
Business Innovation and Investment Program – Closed2023 - 24 Program closed
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) priority processing campaign
Skilled Migrant Forum
Season's greetings
Migration Queensland welcomes business migrants from Southeast Asia
Migration Queensland welcomes business migrants from Southeast AsiaImportant announcement: Migration Queensland program opening for 2023 - 24
Important update: Migration Queensland program opens for 2023 - 24Announcement: 2023 - 24 skilled and business nomination quota for Queensland
Alternative visa options
2022-23 Program closed - Thank You
The 2022-2023 State nominated program has closed.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.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 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.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 seasonMigration 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.Last published: 2:47 pm, Tuesday, 30 July 2024