Registration of Interest for Victorian skilled visa nomination

To submit an 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).

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 an ROI for Victorian skilled visa nomination.

Victoria’s 2026–27 nomination places for the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) have not yet been finalised.

Registrations of Interest for subclass 491 nomination are not currently being accepted. Further information will be published once Victoria’s 2026–27 subclass 491 nomination places are confirmed. For more information, please visit the 2026-27 skilled visa nomination program page.

Fees apply to submit a Registration of Interest and a visa nomination application.

The Registration of Interest fee is charged once per program year. If you withdraw and submit a new Registration of Interest within the same program year, you will not be charged again.

Further information about fees and payment terms is available on the Fees page.

If you submitted an ROI in a previous program year and wish to be considered for nomination in the 2026–27 program, you must submit a new ROI through the Live in Melbourne portal.

Invitation rounds occur throughout the year. There are no set dates for invitation rounds. The program will close to new ROIs in 2027, at a date to be advised.

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

If you have submitted an 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.

The Victorian Skilled Visa Nomination Program uses the Victorian Points Test (VPT) to rank all Registrations of Interest (ROIs) when selecting ROIs for Victorian nomination.

Each ROI receives a VPT total based on seven weighted factors. ROIs are then ranked from highest to lowest based on their VPT total. Visa nomination invitations are issued to ROIs with the highest VPT totals in an invitation round.  Occupations in  specific Victorian industries are also prioritised to address critical skills needs.

All ROIs are ranked against each other and the most competitive across a 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 weighted ranking factors according to the information you have provided in your EOI and ROI:

• Age,
• English language,
• Years of experience in the nominated occupation,
• Educational qualification,
• Occupation skill level,
• Partner’s skill (if applicable), and
• Annual earnings from skilled employment in Victoria (if applicable).

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

• Healthcare
• Social assistance
• Education (including early childhood teachers)
• Construction

You can find more information about the Victorian Points Test (VPT) and priority industries on the Victorian Points Test page.

If you indicate in your ROI that you are currently living and working in skilled employment in 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 an ROI, it will remain in our system until either withdrawn by you, invited by us or the program year ends. You cannot update an ROI once it has been submitted.

What if the information provided in my ROI has changed?

The information in your ROI must be accurate and up to date. If you are invited to apply for visa nomination but unable to provide evidence for your claims, your application may be refused.

If the information in your ROI is incorrect or out of date, you must withdraw it and submit a new ROI. You cannot update and re‑submit a previous ROI.

The ROI fee is charged once per program year. If you withdraw and submit a new ROI within the same program year, you will not be charged again.

You only need to withdraw and submit a new ROI if the information entered has changed, including:

• Annual earnings
• Partner points claimed in your ROI
• SkillSelect EOI number

Withdrawing and submitting 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.

How do I withdraw my existing ROI?

Log in to your account > Applications tab > NFR number > click withdraw.

You can withdraw your ROI via 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, attach relevant documents in your nomination application.

See the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) page for further information about eligibility and required documents.

How do I know if my ROI is active?

You can check if your ROI is active through the Live in Melbourne portal. Log in to your account > Applications > Click into the relevant NFR number > If active, the status will show 'Submitted' or ‘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 more than one nominated occupation. If you wish to change the occupation provided in your ROI, or any other information, you must withdraw your existing ROI and submit a new one.

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 if the information in my SkillSelect EOI has changed?

If the information in your SkillSelect EOI has 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 your claims, 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.