JimL

Thanks for replying! I did see that PMSOL only applies to the employer visa subclasses. However, I am also hearing from registered migration agents that the PMSOL also affect the other skilled visas like 189 and 190. So I don’t really know who to believe now. Hence me posting in this forum.

Dear all, I am a Social Worker who has applied for an EOI for 189 and 190(Victoria) visas on July 2019. Then COVID came and we all know what happened. I saw that Social Worker is recently added to PMSOL. Does this increase my chances of being selected? I have 14 years experience of working with families and healthcare settings. Thanks in advance!

I am in the same scenario here - social worker applying for 189 and 190(Victoria) with 70 points. I have more than 15 years of experience working with families (verified by AASW) and also has superior Eng. Seems like everything is at a standstill now till Oct. But does anyone know, given my scenario, if my chances are there even before the current pandemic situation?

Hi @paulhand, thanks for replying. But isn't the 491 visa based on the Long Term Skilled Occupation Lists? My profession is in that list.

Thanks for all the replies! Darn, I was looking at the Graduate Stream under 190 thinking that I can qualify for that. But my 491 visa EOI application is still valid right?

Hello Everyone, Stumbled upon this forum when searching on the net for information. The information has been super helpful! Anyway, I have already filed separate EOIs for 190(75 points) and 491(85 points) for Western Australia (WA) as Social Worker. I am actually more keen to get invited on the 190 visa. I am sure WA will get to see both my EOIs at the same time. Can I get some opinions here on: 1.Whether filing a 491 visa will "jeopardise" the chances of the 190 visa in any way? 2. Will WA choose to invite me with a 491 visa rather than the 190 visa if I actually qualify for both? Or will give invitations on both visas? 3. I reckon my chances for 491 visa invitation will be higher. In the event that I get invited for the 491 visa, will that mean that I will not be invited for the 190 visa if I make the cut later? Apologies for the barrage of questions. I have been looking for information on this but couldn't find any. Thanks in advance for reading and helping!