Registration of Interest for Victorian Visa Nomination

To submit a ROI for Victorian skilled visa nomination:

1. Check your eligibility

   Make sure you meet the requirements for the visa you are seeking nomination for - Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) or Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491).

2. Submit your EOI

   Submit or update your Expression of Interest (EOI) via the Australian Government’s SkillSelect.

3. Submit your ROI
   Using the EOI number received from SkillSelect, create an account on the Live in Melbourne portal and submit a ROI for Victorian visa nomination.

If you previously submitted a ROI and wish to be considered for invitation in the 2024-25 program, you must submit a new ROI.

Once submitted, your ROI will remain in our system for selection until it is withdrawn or selected.

You can check if your ROI is active via the Live in Melbourne portal. Login to your account > Applications > Click into the relevant NFR number > If active, the status will show ‘Received’.

Invitation rounds occur throughout the year. There are no set dates for invitation rounds. The program will close to new ROIs in 2025, at a date to be advised.

A ROI is not an application for Victorian visa nomination, and as such is not subject to a processing timeframe.

If you have submitted a ROI but have not received an email inviting you to apply for Victorian nomination, you cannot apply for nomination. There is no guarantee that your ROI will be selected.

If your ROI is assessed as eligible but not yet selected, it will remain under consideration for the selection rounds later in the year.

All ROIs are ranked against each other and the most competitive across the combination of ranking factors are invited. Nomination places are limited, and as such this process is highly competitive and invitation is not guaranteed.

When inviting ROIs, we consider the following ranking factors according to the information you have provided in your EOI and ROI:

• age,
• English language level,
• years of experience in your nominated occupation,
• education level,
• occupation skill level,
• partner’s skill (if applicable), and
• salary – onshore candidates only.

Certain occupations in the following industry sectors will also be prioritised:

• Health
• Social services
• Education (including early childhood)
• Construction
• New energy
• Digital economy – for the 491 visa
• Advanced manufacturing – for the 491 visa
• Hospitality and tourism – for the 491 visa

For subclass 491 applicants living overseas, the following industry sectors will be prioritised:

• Health
• Social services
• Education (including Early Childhood)

If you indicate in your ROI that you are currently living and working in skilled employment in Victoria or regional Victoria, you will be asked to provide an estimate of your annual earnings.

Skilled employment includes any role that is at skill levels 1, 2 or 3 in the relevant ANZSCO classification.

Your earnings are one of many factors used to select ROIs for invitation.  There is no minimum experience or hours of work required to be eligible for Victorian visa nomination. Please see Annual earnings estimation guide for information on how to calculate this figure.

Once you have submitted a ROI, it will remain in our system until either withdrawn by you, invited by us or the program year ends. You cannot update a ROI once it has been submitted.

What if the information provided in my ROI has changed?
If the information in your ROI is incorrect or out of date, you must withdraw it and submit a new ROI.

There is no need to withdraw and submit a new ROI, unless the information entered in the ROI has changed, including:

• Annual earnings,
• Visa subclass,
• Partner points claimed in your ROI,
• SkillSelect Expression of Interest (EOI) number

Please note, you cannot update and re-submit the previous ROI.

Withdrawing and resubmitting a new ROI will not affect the ranking or position of your ROI in our assessment and does not negatively impact your chances of selection.

It is important that your ROI is accurate and up to date. If you are invited to apply for visa nomination but unable to evidence your claims, your application may be refused.

How do I withdraw my existing ROI?

Login to your account > Applications tab > NFR number > click withdraw.

You can withdraw your ROI using the Live in Melbourne portal.

Do I need to attach documents to my ROI?

We do not require any documents to be provided in the ROI. If you are selected, you will attach relevant documents in your nomination application.

Please see Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) or Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) for further information about eligibility and documents required.

How do I know if my ROI is active?

You can check if your ROI is active via the Live in Melbourne portal. Login to your account > Applications > Click into the relevant NFR number > If active, the status will show ‘Received’.

Can I have more than one ROI?

You can only have one active ROI submitted at any time.

You cannot submit a separate ROI for each subclass or nominated occupation. If you wish to change the subclass, or anything else on your ROI, you must withdraw the existing ROI and submit a new ROI.

How long is the invitation to apply for Victorian visa nomination valid for?

If you are invited to apply you, or your agent (if applicable), will be notified via email. You will need to submit your nomination application before the invitation expires.

We will not reissue the invitation if you do not apply within the specified period. If you wish to be considered in future invitation rounds, you will need to submit a new ROI.

What is the fee to submit a Registration of Interest?

Victorian ROI and nomination are free of charge. When you submit your visa application with the Department of Home Affairs, you will need to pay the visa fee.

What if the information in my SkillSelect EOI has changed?

If the information in your SkillSelect EOI or the EOI points have changed, you do not need to withdraw and submit a new ROI. You only need to withdraw and submit a new ROI if the information you entered on the ROI form changes.

However, it is important that your EOI is accurate and up to date. If you are invited to apply for visa nomination but unable to evidence the claim, your application may be refused. This includes years of experience in your nominated occupation and where you are currently living.

Please review your EOI in SkillSelect and ensure the information is up to date and is consistent with the ROI information you have provided in your Live in Melbourne account.

If you are invited to apply, you cannot modify your EOI. Please Contact Us about the information you wish to update on your EOI if you have been invited to apply.

What if I have a new SkillSelect EOI number?

Please withdraw your existing ROI and submit a new one. You must create a new EOI if your existing one is expiring within the next 12 months.