ROI Victoria for Skilled Visas

ROI Victoria for Skilled Visas | A Comprehensive Guide

 

Are you thinking about moving to Victoria, Australia, and starting a new life there? Do you want to know how to apply for a skilled visa or have heard about something like ROI Victoria? And don’t know much about it?

 

If so, you are at the right place.

 

In this blog, I’ve explained what a Registration of Interest (ROI) is and why it’s a crucial first step in the visa application process. You’ll learn about the eligibility requirements, how to submit your ROI, and what factors can improve your chances of being selected.

 

So, let’s get started!

 

What is a Registration of Interest (ROI)?

Registration of Interest or ROI, is a way to express your interest in getting a skilled visa to Victoria. A skilled visa allows you to live and work in Victoria if you have certain skills that are needed there.

 

To be considered for a skilled visa in Victoria, you must submit an ROI. The Victorian government uses this information provided in ROI to decide who gets invited to apply for the visa. 

 

Keep in mind that a Registration of Interest (ROI) is not an application for a Victorian visa nomination. When we evaluate your ROI, we take into account the information you provided in your SkillSelect Expression of Interest (EOI). Therefore, it’s essential to keep your EOI accurate and up-to-date at all times.

 

How to Submit a Registration of Interest (ROI) for Victorian visa Nomination?

To submit a Registration of Interest (ROI) for Victorian visa nomination, follow these steps:

 

  1. Check Your Eligibility

Ensure you meet the requirements for the visa you want to apply for, such as the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) or the Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491).

 

  1. Submit Your Expression of Interest (EOI):

Complete or update your Expression of Interest through the Australian Government’s SkillSelect system. This step is crucial as it provides the initial information needed for your ROI.

 

  1. Submit Your ROI

Using the EOI number you received from SkillSelect, create an account on the Live in Melbourne portal. Once your account is set up, you can submit your ROI for Victorian visa nomination.

 

By following these steps, you’ll be on your way to expressing your interest in living and working in Victoria.

 

ROI Ranking Factors that You Need to Know for Victorian Nomination

All Registrations of Interest (ROIs) are ranked against one another, with the most competitive candidates being invited to apply. Since nomination places are limited, this process is highly competitive, and receiving an invitation is not guaranteed.

 

When evaluating ROIs, we consider several ranking factors based on the information provided in your Expression of Interest (EOI) and ROI. These factors include:

 

  • Age
  • English language proficiency
  • Years of experience in your nominated occupation
  • Education level
  • Skill level of your occupation
  • Partner’s skills (if applicable)
  • Salary (for onshore candidates only)

 

Priority Sectors for Victorian Nomination

Additionally, certain occupations in the following industry sectors are given priority:

 

  • Health
  • Social Services
  • Education (including Early Childhood)
  • Construction
  • New Energy
  • Digital Economy (for subclass 491 visa)
  • Advanced Manufacturing (for subclass 491 visa)
  • Hospitality and Tourism (for subclass 491 visa)

 

For subclass 491 applicants who are currently living overseas, the following sectors will also be prioritised:

  • Health
  • Social Services
  • Education (including Early Childhood)

 

It is important to understand these factors to improve your chances of receiving an invitation for a Victorian visa nomination.

 

Invitation Rounds 2025 and ROI Victoria

Key points that you need to consider regarding 2025 invitation rounds in Victoria:

 

  • Invitation rounds take place throughout the year, but there are no specific dates set for these rounds. 

 

  • Note that the program will close to new Registrations of Interest (ROIs) in 2025, with the exact date to be announced later.

 

  • A Registration of Interest (ROI) is not an application for a Victorian visa nomination, and therefore it does not have a specific processing timeframe.

 

  • If you have submitted an ROI but have not received an email inviting you to apply for nomination, you are not eligible to proceed with the application. There is no assurance that your ROI will be chosen.

 

  • If your ROI is eligible but has not yet been selected, it will continue to be considered for selection rounds later in the year.

 

Have You Previously Submitted an ROI?

If you have submitted a Registration of Interest (ROI) and want to be considered for an invitation in the 2024-25 program, you will need to submit a new ROI.

 

Once your new ROI is submitted, it will remain in Victoria’ system for selection until it is either withdrawn or selected for nomination.

 

To check if your ROI is still active, you can log into the Live in Melbourne portal. Navigate to your account, go to the Applications section, and click on the relevant NFR number. If your ROI is active, the status will display as ‘Received.’

 

 

FAQs on Estimating Your Annual Earnings for ROI Submission

If you indicate in your Registration of Interest (ROI) that you are currently living and working in skilled employment in Victoria or regional Victoria, you will need to provide an estimate of your annual earnings.

 

1. What types of earnings can you claim?

When estimating your annual earnings for your Registration of Interest (ROI), you should only include income obtained from skilled employment.

 

Your estimated annual earnings should represent the total compensation you receive from your job, excluding superannuation contributions and calculated before any income tax deductions.

 

In most cases, you should base your estimated annual earnings on your base salary. It’s crucial to avoid inflating your earnings estimate, as doing so could result in the refusal of your nomination application.

 

Eligible components of your estimated annual earnings include:

 

  • Wages: Your regular salary.
  • Leave Payments: Any compensation received while on leave.
  • Penalty Rates: Additional pay for working on weekends, public holidays, or outside standard hours (do not provide an hourly rate in this case).
  • Commissions: Only applicable for sales positions.
  • Salary Sacrificed Amounts: This includes any salary sacrifice arrangements, such as a novated lease for a vehicle or meal and entertainment benefits.         

 

2. What qualifies as skilled employment?

Skilled employment refers to any job classified at skill levels 1, 2, or 3 according to the relevant ANZSCO classification. Your estimated earnings are one of several factors considered when selecting ROIs for invitations. There is no minimum requirement for experience or hours worked to be eligible for Victorian visa nomination.

 

3. How should I calculate my estimated annual earnings?

Your estimate should reflect the total compensation you receive from your skilled employment, excluding superannuation and before income tax deductions. Typically, you should use your base salary as your estimated annual earnings. To learn more about how to calculate your annual earnings, see:

 

Annual Earnings Estimation Guide

Don’t overestimate your earnings, as doing so could result in the refusal of your nomination application.

 

4. What employment information is required for Victorian Visa Nomination?

If you are invited to apply for a Victorian visa nomination and have claimed annual earnings in your Registration of Interest (ROI), you will need to provide supporting evidence in your nomination application. To substantiate your earnings claims, you must include the following documents:

 

  • Current Employment Contract.
  • Recent Pay Slips.
  • Superannuation Statement.
  • Position Description.

 

During the assessment of your nomination application, additional supporting information may be requested.

 

5. What type of earnings can I not claim?

When estimating your annual earnings for your Registration of Interest (ROI), there are specific types of income that you cannot include. These exclusions are

 

  • Mandatory employer superannuation contributions.
  • Earnings from unskilled employment.
  • Allowances, bonuses, incentive payments (such as equity or share options),
  • Overtime, scholarships, reimbursements, non-monetary benefits,
  • Government benefits or payments, investment returns, gifts, tips or gratuities,
  • gambling winnings, and other types at our discretion.

 

6. Can I claim earnings from multiple jobs?

No, you can’t. If you hold multiple positions, you should only report the estimated earnings from your highest-paying, eligible job.

 

7. Can I include earnings as an independent contractor?

Yes, earnings from your work as an independent contractor in skilled employment may be accepted. If you receive an invitation to apply for nomination, you will need to provide documentation to support your earnings claims. These documents include:

 

  • Tax invoices
  • Contractor or service agreements
  • Your most recent Notice of Assessment
  • Your latest income tax return

 

Additional information may be requested during the assessment of your application.

 

8. What if I am on unpaid leave?

You may still be eligible to claim earnings if you are temporarily on unpaid leave from a skilled employment position and meet all other eligibility criteria. If invited to apply for nomination, you must provide supporting documents, including:

 

  • Evidence of your unpaid leave
  • The most recent four weeks of payslips
  • Your latest superannuation statement
  • A current employment contract showing your base salary

 

9. Can casual employees claim earnings?

If you are employed casually, the earnings calculator will adjust your amount for casual loading. Be sure to use the adjusted figure provided by the calculator in your ROI. 

 

Casual employees working regular hours should utilise the casual calculator instead of the part-time calculator. If you work variable hours, you need to report your hours and earnings based on the most recent eight weeks when submitting your ROI. 

 

If invited, you will need to provide those eight weeks of payslips in your nomination application.

 

10. Can part-time employees claim earnings?

If you’re working part-time, the calculator will adjust your earnings to reflect full-time equivalent hours. Make sure to use the adjusted figure provided by the calculator when completing your ROI.

 

 

FAQs on Updating and Withdrawing your Existing ROI 

Here is a list of frequently asked questions on ROI withdrawal and updates: 

 

1. What happens after I submit my Registration of Interest (ROI)?

Once you submit your ROI, it will remain in the system until you either withdraw it, receive an invitation from the Victorian government, or the program year ends. Please note that you cannot make updates to your ROI after it has been submitted.

 

2. What should I do if the information in my ROI changes?

If any details in your ROI become incorrect or outdated, you must withdraw your existing ROI and submit a new one. Changes that require a new submission include:

 

  • Annual earnings
  • Visa subclass
  • Partner points claimed in your ROI
  • SkillSelect Expression of Interest (EOI) number

 

Keep in mind that you cannot update and resubmit your previous ROI.

 

3. Will withdrawing and resubmitting a new ROI affect my chances of selection?

Withdrawing your current ROI and submitting a new one will not impact its ranking or position in the assessment process. This means it won’t negatively affect your chances of being selected. 

 

However, it is essential that your ROI is accurate and up to date. If you receive an invitation to apply for visa nomination but cannot provide evidence for your claims, your application may be denied.

 

4. How can I withdraw my existing ROI?

To withdraw your ROI, follow these steps:

 

  • Log into your account on the Live in Melbourne portal.
  • Go to the Applications tab.
  • Locate your NFR number.
  • Click on “Withdraw.”

 

5. Do I need to attach any documents when submitting my ROI Victoria?

No documents are required when you submit your ROI. If you are selected for nomination, you will need to provide relevant documents during the nomination application process. 

 

6. How can I check if my ROI is active?

You can verify the status of your ROI through the Live in Melbourne portal. Simply log into your account, navigate to Applications, click on the relevant NFR number, and check if the status shows as ‘Received.’

 

7. Can I have multiple active ROIs at the same time?

No, you can only have one active ROI submitted at any given time. You cannot submit separate ROIs for different subclasses or nominated occupations. If you want to change any details on your existing ROI, including the subclass, you must withdraw it and submit a new one.

 

8. How long is my invitation to apply for Victorian visa nomination valid?

If you receive an invitation to apply, either you or your agent (if applicable) will be notified via email. You must submit your nomination application before the invitation expires. Invitations will not be reissued if you fail to apply within the specified timeframe. To be considered in future invitation rounds, you will need to submit a new ROI.

 

9. Is there a fee to submit a Registration of Interest?

No, you don’t need to submit a Registration of Interest (ROI) for Victorian visa nomination. However, when you submit your visa application with the Department of Home Affairs, there will be a visa fee that you need to pay.

 

Final Thoughts

Submitting a Registration of Interest (ROI) is an important step if you want to live and work in Victoria. Make sure you understand the requirements and provide accurate information. This will help improve your chances of getting an invitation to apply for a visa.

Remember, if your situation changes, you can withdraw your ROI and submit a new one. Stay informed about the invitation rounds and keep your details up to date. Contact us at The Migration for professional advice regarding ROI submission.

 

 

I, Samavia Shahid, am a researcher and content writer at The Migration. I create easy-to-understand and informative content for people who want to move to Australia. My goal is to make the migration process simpler and less stressful for everyone.