Policy details
Visa Overview
The Australia Tasmanian Skilled Graduate (TSG) visa is a Subclass 491 pathway for international graduates who have completed a qualifying CRICOS-listed course at a Tasmanian tertiary institution, enabling them to live and work in regional Tasmania without needing a job offer.
Eligibility Requirements
International graduates who have completed a CRICOS-listed course at a Tasmanian institution, meet full-time on-site study and residency requirements, and intend to stay in Tasmania are eligible to apply for the TSG 491 visa.
Study Requirements
- You must have completed a course with a Tasmanian tertiary institution registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) and received a completion letter.
- Study must have been full-time and on-site in Tasmania (at least 75% of a full-time load per semester; no online or distance learning).
- Your course of study must be listed on CRICOS with a minimum duration of 40 weeks.
- Your course must be AQF 5 (Diploma) or higher, or at least Certificate III related to an OSCA Major Group 3 or Group 4 occupation.
- VET courses must include at least 15 contact hours per week, unless the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) specifies otherwise.
- Credit transfers do not count toward full-time study hours.
Residency and Location Requirements
- You must have lived in Tasmania for at least one calendar year from the start of your course and throughout your studies.
- You must currently live in Tasmania and intend to stay.
Family Member Requirements
- Dependent family members must not be living in another Australian state or territory other than Tasmania.
- They may be currently living overseas.
- If they have relocated from another state or territory, they must have moved to Tasmania at least three months before applying for nomination.
Document and Evidence Requirements
- The source does not specify a detailed document checklist.
Restrictions and Exclusion Conditions
- The source refers to additional information, exclusions and definitions, and frequently asked questions for more guidance (specific exclusions are not detailed in the provided text).