Furniture Maker — New South Wales Nomination
NSW Skilled Nomination · Sydney
At a glance
- Program
- NSW Skilled Nomination
- Currently open
- Yes (per latest data — verify with state program)
- Capital
- Sydney
- Program notes
- Uses a Critical Skills List combined with targeted streams aligned to NSW priority sectors. Applicants must be invited to apply.
Official program page: https://www.nsw.gov.au/visas-and-migration
Skills assessment
For Furniture Maker, the assessing authority for migration purposes is TRA.
Furniture Maker in New South Wales — nomination overview
Furniture Maker (ANZSCO 394113) appears on the Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List (CSOL) and supports employer-sponsored pathways, with state nomination available to eligible applicants in New South Wales under the NSW Skilled Nominated program. New South Wales has demand for furniture makers in furniture manufacturing workshops, bespoke furniture studios, and joinery businesses across Greater Sydney and regional NSW. Skilled migrants with a valid SkillSelect Expression of Interest may be invited to apply once New South Wales opens nominations; NSW applies competitive criteria including points score, English proficiency, and relevant occupational experience. Skills assessment is conducted by TRA, covering overseas qualifications and work experience against Australian standards. English language proficiency, health, and character requirements must also be satisfied. CSOL listing enables the Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme and Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage visa through an approved employer sponsor. Where state nomination is available, the Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa may also be accessible via an approved regional employer. Government fees apply at nomination and visa stages; processing in New South Wales typically takes one to three months. For advice tailored to your circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.
Content last generated: 2026-06-26
Visa pathways for Furniture Maker
All visa subclasses this occupation qualifies for, including the Subclass 190 and 491 pathways that New South Wales 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.
- 494Details →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.