Midwife — New South Wales Nomination

Midwife in New South Wales — nomination overview

Midwife (ANZSCO 254111) appears on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and is eligible for state nomination in New South Wales under the NSW Skilled Nominated program. Skilled migrants with a valid SkillSelect Expression of Interest may be invited to apply once New South Wales opens invitations for this occupation. NSW uses a competitive Expression of Interest system, ranking applicants on points score, English proficiency, and local employment ties. Skills assessment through the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) is required, evaluating overseas nursing and midwifery qualifications and clinical experience in antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care including high-risk pregnancy management against Australian registration standards. Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency through an approved test and satisfy health and character requirements. Two pathways are available: the Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa, granting permanent residence on grant, and the Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa, a provisional visa requiring three years of regional residence and employment before a Subclass 191 permanent visa application. State nomination adds five points for Subclass 190 or fifteen points for Subclass 491 to the applicant's points test score. Processing in New South Wales typically takes several weeks to a few 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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