CROP FARMERS NEC This occupation group covers Crop Farmers not elsewhere classified. Skill Level: 1 Occupations in this group include: Coffee Grower (Aus) Ginger Farmer Hop Farmer Mushroom Farmer Tea Tree Farmer Tree Farmer

Australian visa options for Crop Farmers nec

Employer Sponsorship

Permanent

491 Visa

Permanent

482 TSS Visa

Skilled Occupation

ANZSCO Code

Assessing Authority

189 Visa

190 Visa

State

Family

186 Visa (DE)

186 Visa TRT

494 Visa

All area

Regional area

Crop Farmers nec

121299

VETASSESS

Visa processing times-months (75%)

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Business Visas Assessment

Visa processing times-months (90%)

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Inapplicability conditions (for a TSS visa):


• The position predominantly involves responsibility for low-skilled tasks. Example 1:
  Rostering, maintaining records, reception duties and allocating duties to housekeepers, porters or doorpersons. Example 2:
  Fruit picking or packing or feeding of livestock or animals. Example 3:
  Truck driving.
  
• The position is not located in regional Australia (within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations).

407 visa 187 visa - TRT stream

Crop Farmers nec categories in Group B.

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Sponsorship options for Crop Farmers nec
190 Visa Sponsorship				491 Visa Sponsorship
New South Wales (NSW) (Sydney) State Visa Sponsorship
NSW		NSW’s Subclass 190 Visa Allocation: 2023-24: 2,650 places 2024-25: 3,000 places		NSW		NSW’s Subclass 491 Visa Allocation: 2023-24: 1,500 places 2024-25: 2,000 places
NSW		New South Wales 190 Visa		NSW Regional areas 491 Visa
						Pathway 1 (Stream A) Available to applicants who have been living and working in their nominated occupation, or a closely related occupation, in a designated regional area of NSW, for at least the previous 6 months with the same regional NSW-based employer; Minimum of the TSMIT salary level (prorated if under 38 hours per week): $73,150
						Pathway 2 (Stream B) Available to applicants who currently residing in NSW, or offshore, and have continuously done so for a minimum period of three months NSW Target Sectors: health, education, ICT, infrastructure and agriculture High-ranking EOIs in occupations outside of the NSW target sectors may be taken into consideration during invitation rounds;
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Victoria State Nomination (VIC) (Melbourne)
VIC		Victoria Subclass 190 Visa Allocation 2023-24: 2,700 places 2024-25: 3,000 places		VIC		Victoria Subclass 491 Visa Allocation 2023-24: 600 places 2024-25: 2,000 places
VIC		Victoria 190 Visa		VIC		Victoria 491 Visa Any occupation on the Department of Home Affairs skilled occupation lists is eligible to submit a Registration of Interest; If the applicant is onshore, they must be living and working in regional Victoria in skilled employment at the time of nomination. This requirement does not apply to offshore applicants or recent Victorian graduates holding a subclass 500 Student visa or a subclass 485 Temporary Graduate visa. The Department of Home Affairs has classified some outer suburbs of Melbourne as part of the regional Victoria Eligible Postcodes in Victoria: 3211 to 3232, 3235, 3240, 3328, 3330 to 3333, 3340 and 3342,3097 to 3099, 3139, 3233 to 3234, 3236 to 3239, 3241 to 3325, 3329, 3334, 3341, 3345 to 3424, 3430 to 3799, 3809 to 3909, 3912 to 3971 and 3978 to 3996
VIC		Victoria Graduates 190 Visa		VIC		Victoria Graduates 491 Visa
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Queensland (QLD) State Visa Sponsorship (Brisbane)
QLD		Queensland’s Quota for Subclass 190 Visa 2023-24: 900 places 2024-25: 600 places		QLD		Queensland’s Quota for Subclass 491 Visa 2023-24: 650 places 2024-25: 600 places
QLD		Queensland 190 Visa - Offshore		QLD		Queensland 491 Visa - Offshore
QLD				QLD		Working in Regional Queensland Pathway: have a points-test result of 65 or higher (inclusive of state nomination points); have Proficient English or higher (e.g. PTE +65, IELTS +7,...) Applicants are required to show proof of residing and working at least 30 hours per week in regional Queensland for at least the last 3 months in their nominated or closely related occupation when submitting their EOI and must maintain this employment status throughout the EOI assessment; and Applicants must provide evidence of ongoing employment (minimum 30 hours per week) in regional Queensland for an additional six months at the time of submitting their EOI in their nominated occupation. Eligible Postcodes: 4019–4022, 4025, 4037, 4074, 4076–4078, 4124–4125, 4133, 4183–4184, 4207–4275, 4280–4287, 4300–4301, 4303–4498, 4500–4512, 4514–4519, 4521, 4550–4575, 4580–4895
QLD				QLD		QLD Graduates Pathway - 491 visa This pathway is for graduates who have successfully completed a bachelor's degree or higher qualification at a university in Queensland in a priority field (including Agriculture and Environment, Engineering and Related Technologies, Education, Health, Information Technology and Natural and Physical Sciences). To be eligible for this pathway, the applicants need a points test result of 65 or more (including state nomination points), completed 100% of their studies in Queensland, and graduated after 1 July 2022. Additional Requiremnts: Have at least proficient English Applicants must have been living and working in Queensland for at least the last 3 months. The work experience must have been gained after obtaining the relevant qualification, in a Skill Level 1 occupation, and involve a minimum of 30 hours per week. Additionally, the applicant must still be employed in a role that meets these requirements at the time of submitting their EOI. Graduates should provide evidence that their employment is ongoing for a further 6 months.
QLD				QLD		Queensland 491 Visa Small Business Owner Pathway This pathway is designed for migrants presently residing in regional Queensland who own and operate a small business. Eligibility criteria include having an occupation listed on the Home Affairs Legislative Instrument LIN 19/051, a positive skills assessment in one of those occupations. The applicant must provide proof of sole ownership of the business; partnerships or joint ventures are not considered eligible.The applicant needs to work for the business for 30 hours per week for at least six months. The Small Business Owner (SBO) stream offers two distinct pathways: Pathway 1 - (Purchase of business) requires purchasing an existing registered business for at least $100,000, employing an Australian resident, and having the business operational for a minimum of six months before lodging an EOI. The business being bought must have been in operation at its current location for a minimum of two years just before the purchase. Eligible Postcodes: 4370-4390, 4400-4428, 4454-4498, 4570-4571, 4580-4895 (If the usiness purchased after 1 September 2024 (date of contract)). All QLD 491 regional postcodes (If the applicant has signed the contract of business purchase before 1 September 2024,) Pathway 2 - (Start-ups) necessitates starting and continuously running a business for at least two years, with the business generating a profit and having a turnover of $200,000 in the twelve months before submitting an EOI. Eligible Postcodes: 4019–4022, 4025, 4037, 4074, 4076–4078, 4124–4125, 4133, 4183–4184, 4207–4275, 4280–4287, 4300–4301, 4303–4498, 4500–4512, 4514–4519, 4521, 4550–4575, 4580–4895. It is strongly recommended that you seek legal and financial advice before making the decision to pursue this stream.
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Nomination by South Australia State Government (SA) (Adelaide)
SA		Subclass 190 Visa Nomination Allocation for South Australia 2023-24 Program:1,100 places 2024-25: 3000 places		SA		Subclass 491 Visa Nomination Allocation for South Australia 2023-24 Program:1,200 places 2024-25: 800 places
SA		South Australia 190 Visa		SA		South Australia 491 Visa Applicant's Location: South Australia Stream: South Australian Graduates Minimum EOI Points: 65 Visa Subclass: 491 Skill-Level: Skill level 1 South Australian Graduate You must have completed a minimum Bachelor qualification in South Australia that meets the South Australian study requirements Eligible SA Graduates working full-time in South Australia, and in employment closely related to their nominated occupation, are able to register their interest for SA nomination. Applicant's Location: South Australia Stream: Skilled Employment in South Australia Minimum EOI Points: 65 Visa Subclass: 491 Skill-Level: Skill level 1
SA				SA		Applicant's Location: South Australia Stream: Outer Regional Skilled Employment Minimum EOI Points: 65 Visa Subclass: 491 Skill-Level: Skill level 1 Eligible temporary visa holders working full-time in Outer Regional South Australia, and in employment closely related to their nominated occupation, are able to register their interest for SA nomination. Applicant's Location: Offshore Stream: Offshore Minimum EOI Points: 65 Visa Subclass: 491 Skill-Level: Skill level 1 Top ranking offshore candidates who have submitted an Expression of Interest in the Department of Home Affairs' SkillSelect may be invited to apply for South Australian nomination.
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Skilled Migration Western Australia State Nomination (WA) (Perth)
WA		Western Australia's Nomination Quota for 190 Visa 2023-24: 1,500 places 2024-25: 3,000 places		WA		Western Australia's Nomination Quota for 491 visa 2023-24: 850 places 2024-25: 2,000 places
WA		Western Australia 190 Visa		WA		Western Australia 491 Visa
WA		Western Australia Graduates 190 Visa		WA		Western Australia Graduates 491 Visa
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Northern Territory (NT) (Darwin) Government Visa Sponsorship
NT		NT’s allocation for subclass 190 visa 2023-24: 250 places 2024-25: 800 places		NT		NT’s allocation for subclass 491 visa 2023-24:400 places 2024-25: 800 places
NT		Northern Territory 190 Visa _______________________________________		NT		Northern Territory 491 Visa _______________________________________
NT		Job Offer Stream - For Offshore Applicants To be eligible for this stream, offshore applicants must have a job offer from an NT business or organization that has been operating in the NT for at least 12 months. The job offer must be for a position in the applicant's nominated occupation and must be based in the NT. Applicants need to have at least two years of skilled work experience in the past 5 years in their nominated occupation		NT		Job Offer Stream - For Offshore Applicants To be eligible for this stream, offshore applicants must have a job offer from an NT business or organization that has been operating in the NT for at least 12 months. The job offer must be for a position in the applicant's nominated occupation and must be based in the NT. Applicants need to have at least two years of skilled work experience in the past 5 years in their nominated occupation
NT		NT Family Stream - For Offshore Applicants To be eligible for this stream, applicants or their partner must have an eligible relative in the NT who is an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident, an eligible New Zealand citizen, or holds one of the eligible visas(eg 491 494 489 visas or a bridging visa granted in association with an application for a Skilled Regional Visa subclass 887 or Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) subclass 191 visa), Applicants must have at least two years of skilled work experience in their nominated occupation within the past five years;		NT		NT Family Stream - For Offshore Applicants To be eligible for this stream, applicants or their partner must have an eligible relative in the NT who is an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident, an eligible New Zealand citizen, or holds one of the eligible visas(eg 491 494 489 visas or a bridging visa granted in association with an application for a Skilled Regional Visa subclass 887 or Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) subclass 191 visa), Applicants must have at least two years of skilled work experience in their nominated occupation within the past five years
NT				NT		NT Residents For applicants who have been residing in the NT for at least 12 consecutive months; demonstrate full-time employment in the NT in an eligible occupation for at least six consecutive months immediately prior to applying for NT nomination and demonstrate that the employment is available for at least a further 12 months. Generally, the applicant need to work in their nominated occupation or an occupation that is related to the nominated occupation. - An exception may be considered. Northern Territory residents may be eligible for nomination if they have worked in a critical sector (health, aged and disabled care, education and childcare, hospitality) in the NT for a minimum of 6 months, even if they haven't been employed in their nominated or related occupation for that duration.
NT				NT		NT Graduates in the NT Applicants who have completed one or more qualifications following a two-year study at an NT-based institution, either within a single tertiary course or a set of nested tertiary courses, may be eligible to apply. NT Graduates must demonstrate genuine and consistent efforts and progress towards securing employment with an NT employer in their nominated occupation or a closely related skilled occupation..
Australian Capital Territory (ACT) (Canberra) Visa Sponsorship
ACT		ACT’s allocation for subclass 190 visa: 2023-24: 600 places 2024-25: 1,000 places		ACT		ACT’s allocation for subclass 491 visa: 2023-24: 600 places 2024-25: 800 places ACT INVITATION ROUND - 491 Visa Minimum Matrix score Canberra residents Overseas applicants
ACT		Canberra 190 Visa		ACT		Canberra 491 Visa Canberra Matrix: Applicants should express an interest in applying for ACT 190 or 491 nomination by completing a score-based Canberra Matrix where they are allocated points against demonstrated economic contribution or benefit and/or a genuine commitment to be part of the ACT community. Canberra residents You must meet the following minimum criteria before you are eligible to express an interest in ACT 491 nomination: You must be living and working in Canberra for the three months immediately before the date of Matrix submission and continue until the date of invitation. You also have the option to reside within a 30-minute commuting distance in NSW, for example, in places like Queanbeyan, Jerrabomberra, and Googong. You must meet one of the following three criterion: Your nominated occupation is on the ACT Critical Skills List; (Crop Farmers nec has NOT been in ACT CRITICAL SKILLS LIST - April 2023) OR You are the primary holder of a subclass 457/482 visa sponsored by an ACT employer; For the past three months, it is required that you have been employed in your nominated occupation by an ACT employer who is sponsoring you. OR You are the majority owner of a eligible registered business located in the ACT (ineligible businesses: Sub tenancy, ride-share, taxi, delivery, courier services or an on-sold business previously used to qualify for ACT nomination.) Before submitting the Canberra Matrix, you must have worked a minimum of 15 hours per week for at least 13 out of the 15 weeks prior. You must be in paid employment. Internships, stipends, scholarships and volunteer positions are not considered employment for this criterion. If you are employed by an employer from another state while working in Canberra, there must be a legitimate reason for your presence in Canberra. Remote work or working from a home office is not allowed in this situation. You may also work for more than one ACT employer or be self-employed on an ABN. If you are self-employed on an ABN: Your total (taxable) income must be at least $520 pw in at least 13 out of the 15 weeks before Canberra Matrix submission. You need to have at least 12 months ACT business activity on your ABN. If you have a Spouse/Partner, they must either be a resident in Canberra or residing abroad. You need to satisfy the Department of Home Affairs' requirement for 'competent' English, unless your assessing authority demands a higher level. Overseas applicants The nominated occupation must be on the latest ACT Critical Skills List. (Crop Farmers nec has NOT been in ACT CRITICAL SKILLS LIST - April 2023) The applicant must possess a minimum of one year of full-time, post-graduate work experience in their nominated occupation within the last five years. The applicant must hold the relevant Australian registration or licencing if it is required for theie nominated occupation. The applicant must have conducted research on the ACT labor market and be content that they possess employable skills in Canberra, and their background aligns with the needs of the ACT economy. The applicant and any migrating dependents (excluding children enrolled at school in the ACT) must not have resided in Australia for the past year and should not hold any current Australian visa (or bridging visa), with the exception of an Australian visitor visa. The applicant must have access to sufficient money to fund theie migration and settlement In the case that the applicant has a Spouse/Partner, the Spouse/Partner must either reside in Canberra or live overseas. Application Fee: $300 You need to satisfy the Department of Home Affairs' requirement for 'competent' English, unless your assessing authority demands a higher level.
ACT		ACT Streamlined PhD nomination 190 Visa		ACT		ACT Streamlined PhD nomination 491 Visa Canberra residents- You are eligible to apply for ACT streamlined PhD nomination if you have: Lived in Canberra for at least 12 months at time of invitation. Completed a PhD at an ACT university. Interstate resident- If you are living in another state or territory, you are eligible to apply for ACT streamlined PhD nomination if you were awarded a PhD from an ACT university within the last two years. Overseas applicant- If you are living overseas, you are eligible to apply for ACT streamlined PhD nomination if you were awarded a PhD from an ACT university within the last two years.
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Tasmanian (TAS) (Hobart) Government Visa Sponsorship
TAS		Allocation of Nomination Quotas for Subclass 190 Visa in Tasmania's 2023-24 Program: 600 places 2024-25: 2100 places		TAS		Allocation of Nomination Quotas for Subclass 491 Visa in Tasmania's 2023-24 Program:600 places 2024-25: 760 places
TAS		Tasmania 190 Visa		TAS		Tasmania 491 Visa Nomination Criteria: Tasmanian Skilled Employment Pathway: The applicant must have been working in Tasmania for six months immediately prior to the application average a minimum of 20 hours per week; The employment does not need to be related to the skills assessment subject to having relevant qualifications or experience consistent with the ANZSCO definition for that role. If the applicant is working in a role classified at ANZSCO Skill Level 4 or 5, they are required to have a minimum of twelve months of work experience in Tasmania immediately before submitting their application; The applicant's employment must be ongoing, lasting at least six months beyond the application date. The applicant must have relevant qualifications or experience consistent with the ANZSCO definition for that role. Furthermore, there must be a genuine and demonstrated severe labor recruitment difficulty for the position. The applicant must currently be living in Tasmania; The applicant's dependants must not be living in another Australian state or territory; The employer must be a well-established business that has been actively operating in Tasmania for the past 12 months; A genuine need for the position should be satisfied (including a minimum 12-month contract with at least 3 months remaining at the time you apply for nomination). Subcontractors may be eligible for this pathway if they have a related skills assessment and at least 12 months business activity in Tasmania. Tasmanian Skilled Graduate Pathway: Available to Tasmanian international graduates who have been living in the state for at least one calendar year from the commencement of their course and for the duration of their studies. The course undertaken must be full time, on-site in Tasmania and be either a bachelor or any higher degree, a diploma, an advanced diploma, or a minimum Cert III related to an ANZSCO Major Group 3 or Group 4 occupation, and be listed on CRICOS with a duration of at least 40 weeks. Tasmanian Established Resident Pathway: The applicant must have been living in Tasmania for at least 2 years (with no more than 50 per cent of total Australian residence period spent in another Australian state or territory) and currently be employed in Tasmania in either: - a role equivalent to ANZSCO Skill Level 1-3, including a cumulative 6 months experience at the same level in the last 12 months (a minimum 20 hours per week), or - a role equivalent to ANZSCO Skill Level 4 or 5, with a cumulative 12 months experience at the same level or higher in the last 18 months (a minimum 20 hours per week). Tasmanian Business Operator Pathway: The applicant must demonstrate that they have established and operated a business (solely owned or co-owned with spouse) in Tasmania for at least 12 months The applicant's business must have provided a personal taxable income to them of at least 85 percent of the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (i.e. currently $62,178) Massage therapy business owners are required to possess a relevant skills assessment and a verifiable health fund provider number. Subcontracting business owners are not eligible for consideration under this pathway. Overseas Applicant (Job Offer) Pathway: The applicant must have been offered a formal employment opportunity in Tasmania that closely aligns with their nominated occupation. The applicant or any of their dependents should not have resided in any other Australian state or territory within the past 12 months. The applicant's employer must have a well-established business that has been actively running in Tasmania for a minimum of 12 months. The applicant's salary and working conditions must be equal to or better than what would be offered to an Australian citizen or permanent resident, with the salary at least matching the local market salary rate. Massage therapist roles should be situated in either a hospital, aged or disability care environment, or an allied healthcare setting, such as a physiotherapy clinic. Processing Time: 6 weeks Sponsorship Fee: $360 + GST Eligible Postcodes: Entire territory (including Hobart, Launceston, Devonpor, Burnie, Kingston, Ulverstone, Wynyard, George Town and Sorell)
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Source: DHA, migration.tas.gov.au, business.nsw.gov.au, migration.qld.gov.au, migration.sa.gov.au, australiasnorthernterritory.com.au, liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au, migration.wa.gov.au,

Crop Farmers nec job description, duties and education requirements

UNIT GROUP 1212 CROP FARMERS CROP FARMERS plan, organise, control, coordinate and perform farming operations to grow crops. Indicative Skill Level: In Australia and New Zealand: Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). Tasks Include: planning and coordinating the production and marketing of crops, such as grain, cotton, sugar cane, fruit and nuts, vegetables, turf and flowers, from soil preparation to harvest taking into account environmental and market factors selecting and planting seeds, seedlings and bulbs, and grafting new varieties to root stocks maintaining crop production by cultivating, de-budding and pruning, and maintaining optimal growing conditions organising and conducting farming operations, such as collecting, storing, grading and packaging produce, and organising the sale, purchase and despatch of produce directing and overseeing general farming activities such as fertilising and pest and weed control maintaining farm buildings, fences, equipment and water supply systems maintaining and evaluating records of farming activities, monitoring market activity, and planning crop preparation and production to meet contract requirements and market demand managing business capital including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management may select, train and supervise staff and contractors Occupations: Cotton Grower Flower Grower Fruit or Nut Grower Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower (Aus) \ Field Crop Grower (NZ) Grape Grower Mixed Crop Farmer Sugar Cane Grower Turf Grower Vegetable Grower (Aus) \ Market Gardener (NZ) Crop Farmers nec Sources: www.abs.gov.au and DIBP

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