Patents Examiner — Tasmania Nomination
Migration Tasmania Skilled Nomination · Hobart
At a glance
- Program
- Migration Tasmania Skilled Nomination
- Currently open
- Yes (per latest data — verify with state program)
- Capital
- Hobart
- Program notes
- Categories include Critical Skills, Established Job Offer, Recent Graduate, and Small Business Owner — each with distinct eligibility criteria.
Official program page: https://www.migration.tas.gov.au
Skills assessment
For Patents Examiner, the assessing authority for migration purposes is VETASSESS.
Patents Examiner in Tasmania — nomination overview
Patents Examiner (ANZSCO 224914) is listed on the Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and Combined Skilled Occupation List (CSOL), qualifying it for state nomination in Tasmania under Tasmania's Skilled Migration program. SkillSelect candidates with a valid Expression of Interest may be invited when Tasmania opens a relevant nomination round. Tasmania nominates Patents Examiners to support intellectual property services, innovation hubs, and research functions connected to the University of Tasmania and regional technology enterprises. Both the Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa and the Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa are available. A successful nomination adds five points to the SkillSelect score; the Subclass 491 provisional visa requires three years of regional residence and employment before transitioning to the Subclass 191 permanent visa. VETASSESS assesses qualifications and patent examination experience for this occupation. Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency through an approved test. Health and character requirements must be met. Tasmania nomination processing typically takes four to eight weeks. Visa fees are payable to the Department of Home Affairs after a nomination offer is confirmed. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.
Content last generated: 2026-06-26
Visa pathways for Patents Examiner
All visa subclasses this occupation qualifies for, including the Subclass 190 and 491 pathways that Tasmania nominates.
- 186Details →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 190Details →Skilled Nominated visa
Permanent visa for workers nominated by a state or territory government.
- 482Details →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 491Details →Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year provisional visa for workers willing to live and work in regional Australia.
- 494Details →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.