Live in Melbourne — Victorian Skilled Nomination (190 / 491)
Step-by-step walkthrough of registering interest with Victoria for skilled nomination under the AU 190 / 491 visas via the Live in Melbourne portal. Victoria targets specific industry sectors.
Procedural walkthrough only. Drafted from publicly available DHA documentation as of 7 May 2026. The portal UI may have changed since then — verify each step against the live portal.
For advice on whether to lodge, what to claim, or how to optimise your application, consult a MARA-registered migration agent. Self Migrate provides information, not advice.
Before you start
- A submitted SkillSelect EOI showing Victoria (or 'Any State or Territory') and the relevant visa subclass(es).
- An occupation aligned with one of Victoria's target sectors: Health & Medical Research, Digital, Agri-food, Advanced Manufacturing, New Energy, or Education.
- A positive skills assessment from the relevant assessing body for your nominated occupation.
- Valid English test results at Competent English or above (IELTS 6 / equivalent). Higher band scores strengthen the registration.
- For Subclass 491 specifically: evidence of intent to live and work in regional Victoria — a designated regional employer offer or strong regional ties is decisive.
15-step walkthrough · Essential plan
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