Work out the score Victoria uses to rank a Registration of Interest for subclass 190 and 491 nomination. Tap one answer in each section.
General guidance only — not legal advice. This points estimate is based on the Victorian Government’s published ranking factors and may change. Confirm the current criteria at liveinmelbourne.vic.gov.au and seek advice from a registered migration agent before relying on it.
Who can claim earnings points
Only people living and working in Victoria. Offshore applicants do not claim earnings.
Subclass 190: the job must be skilled employment with an employer physically located in Victoria. A virtual office does not count.
Subclass 491: the person must live in regional Victoria and work in skilled employment for an employer physically located there.
Skilled employment means ANZSCO skill level 1, 2 or 3. The job does not have to match the nominated occupation.
With more than one job, claim only the highest-paying eligible job.
Counted: wages, paid leave, penalty rates, salary-sacrificed amounts, and commissions in sales roles.
Not counted: employer superannuation, allowances, bonuses, overtime, share options, reimbursements, tips and government payments.
Part-time and casual earnings are adjusted by Victoria's own calculator. Use its figure, because Victoria has not published the formula.
If invited, expect to provide the contract, a reference or position description, recent payslips and a superannuation statement.
Before registering
Victoria says the 2026–27 program will open soon and that eligibility criteria will be published when it opens. These points are from the 2025–26 program page and may change:
Under 45 at nomination, at least Competent English, and a valid skills assessment that matches the SkillSelect EOI.
At least 65 points on the Australian points test, including the state nomination points.
The Registration of Interest is lodged on the Live in Melbourne portal using the EOI number. It is free.
An invited applicant who does not respond within two weeks may be refused.
