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ANZSCO 261311QueenslandState nomination

Analyst ProgrammerQueensland Nomination

Business and Skilled Migration Queensland (BSMQ) · Brisbane

At a glance

Program
Business and Skilled Migration Queensland (BSMQ)
Currently open
Yes (per latest data — verify with state program)
Visas nominated
190491
Capital
Brisbane
Program notes
Run by BSMQ with two pathways: Offshore Skilled and Onshore Skilled. Living and working in Queensland is generally preferred for invitations.

Official program page: https://migration.qld.gov.au

Skills assessment

For Analyst Programmer, the assessing authority for migration purposes is ACS.

Analyst Programmer in Queensland — nomination overview

Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO 261311) is eligible for state nomination in Queensland under the Queensland Skilled Migration program. Queensland's technology sector is expanding rapidly in Brisbane and South East Queensland, with Analyst Programmers sought by government agencies, mining technology firms, smart city projects, and the region's growing digital health sector. Skilled migrants with a valid SkillSelect Expression of Interest may be invited to apply once Queensland opens invitations for this occupation. Skills assessment is conducted by the Australian Computer Society (ACS), which assesses overseas ICT qualifications and programming experience against Australian professional standards. Queensland may prioritise applicants with a genuine connection to the state or a local employment offer. English language proficiency and health and character requirements apply. Two nomination 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 the applicant can apply for the Subclass 191 permanent visa. State nomination adds five points for Subclass 190 or fifteen points for Subclass 491. Government fees apply at nomination and visa stages. Processing in Queensland typically takes a few weeks to two months. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.

Content last generated: 2026-06-26

Visa pathways for Analyst Programmer

All visa subclasses this occupation qualifies for, including the Subclass 190 and 491 pathways that Queensland nominates.

Other states nominating Analyst Programmer

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