States in Australia can nominate individuals for Australia PR under certain visa categories. 

The total state nomination allocation for the 2022-2023 program year is as follows – 

  • Skilled Nominated visa [subclass 190]– spaces available: 20,000 
  • Skilled Work Regional [Provisional] visa [subclass 491]– spaces available: 25,000 
  • Business Innovation and Investment Program [BIIP]– spaces available: 9,500