Cardiothoracic Surgeon — South Australia Nomination

Cardiothoracic Surgeon in South Australia — nomination overview

Cardiothoracic Surgeon (ANZSCO 253512) appears on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and is eligible for state nomination in South Australia under the South Australian Skilled Migration program. Skilled migrants with a valid SkillSelect Expression of Interest may be invited to apply once South Australia opens invitations for this occupation. South Australia accepts offshore and onshore candidates and frequently prioritises highly specialised surgical subspecialties where workforce supply is limited. Skills assessment through the Medical Board of Australia (MedBA) and the Australian Medical Council (AMC) is required, evaluating cardiothoracic surgical qualifications and clinical experience against Australian registration standards. Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency through an approved test and satisfy health and character requirements. Two nomination pathways are available: the Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa, which grants permanent residence on grant, and the Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa, a provisional visa requiring three years of regional residence and employment before the applicant can apply for the Subclass 191 permanent visa. State nomination adds five points to the applicant's points test score for Subclass 190, or fifteen points for Subclass 491. Processing in South Australia typically takes a few weeks to two months, and visa fees are payable to the Department of Home Affairs. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.

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