Intellectual Property Lawyer — South Australia Nomination
South Australia Skilled Visa Nomination · Adelaide
At a glance
- Program
- South Australia Skilled Visa Nomination
- Currently open
- Yes (per latest data — verify with state program)
- Capital
- Adelaide
- Program notes
- Talent and Innovators streams alongside the broader skilled occupation list. Strong focus on candidates with prior connection to South Australia.
Official program page: https://migration.sa.gov.au
Skills assessment
For Intellectual Property Lawyer, the assessing authority for migration purposes is VETASSESS.
Intellectual Property Lawyer in South Australia — nomination overview
Intellectual Property Lawyer (ANZSCO 271214) is on the Regional Occupation List (ROL) and is eligible for state nomination in South Australia under the South Australian Skilled and Business Migration Program. South Australia employs intellectual property lawyers across defence, manufacturing, and technology companies requiring specialist intellectual property legal advice across South Australia. Skilled migrants with a valid SkillSelect Expression of Interest may be invited to apply once South Australia opens nominations for this occupation; SA applies competitive criteria including points score, English proficiency, and local employment ties. Skills assessment is conducted by VETASSESS, which evaluates overseas qualifications, training, and work experience against Australian professional standards. English language proficiency, health, and character requirements must all be satisfied. The only nomination pathway is the Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa, a provisional visa requiring three years of regional residence and employment at or above the income threshold before transitioning to permanent residence through the Subclass 191 visa. Subclass 190 nomination is not available for ROL occupations. A successful nomination adds fifteen points to the applicant's SkillSelect score. Government fees apply at the nomination and visa stages, with processing in South Australia typically taking 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 Intellectual Property Lawyer
All visa subclasses this occupation qualifies for, including the Subclass 190 and 491 pathways that South Australia nominates.
- 186Details →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 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.