Picture Framer — 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
Key facts at a glance
Data compiled from official sources. Always verify on the relevant authority’s website before acting.
- Skills assessment fee
- AUD 1,050–1,500via Trades Recognition Australia· ~12-24 weeks processing
- State nomination fee
- AUD 430— AUD 330 initial lodgement + AUD 100 second-stage fee on nomination invitationOfficial source →
- Occupation list last updated
- 2026-04-26(state SOL revision date — verify on the state program website)
All figures are indicative. Fees and points cutoffs change frequently — always verify on immi.gov.au and the relevant state/authority website before lodging.
Skills assessment
For Picture Framer, the assessing authority for migration purposes is TRA.
Picture Framer in New South Wales — nomination overview
Cabinetmakers (ANZSCO 394212) who hold a relevant trade qualification and work experience may find New South Wales a viable destination through the NSW Skilled Nominated program. This occupation appears on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), which means it supports both the subclass 190 State Nominated visa and the subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa, but not the independent 189 pathway. Skills assessment for this trade is conducted by Trades Recognition Australia (TRA), and applicants must demonstrate competency against Australian industry standards before lodging an expression of interest. NSW nominates cabinetmakers to fill gaps in the local furniture manufacturing and custom joinery sector. Candidates who receive NSW nomination gain five bonus points toward their points-tested invitation, improving their competitive position in SkillSelect. Meeting the minimum points threshold, satisfying state residency or job-offer criteria, and achieving a positive TRA outcome are all critical steps in the process. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.
Content last generated: 2026-06-26
Visa pathways for Picture Framer
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.