This guide walks through every realistic pathway for migrating to Australia as a Stockbroking Dealer under ANZSCO 222213. 222213 sits on the STSOL — meaning Subclass 190, Subclass 491, and Subclass 494 are open. Subclass 189, Subclass 186 Direct Entry and Subclass 482 Core Skills are NOT open.
For the assessing-authority detail, see the Stockbroking Dealer skills assessment guide. For worked numbers, see the stockbroking dealer cost & timeline case study.
Visa eligibility snapshot
| Visa | Status for 222213 |
|---|---|
| Subclass 189 (Independent points-tested) | Closed |
| Subclass 190 (State-nominated PR) | Open ✅ |
| Subclass 491 (Regional Provisional) | Open ✅ |
| Subclass 186 Direct Entry | Closed |
| Subclass 482 Core Skills | Closed |
| Subclass 494 (Skilled Employer-sponsored Regional) | Open ✅ |
What ANZSCO 222213 covers
- Equity sales-traders at investment banks (institutional equity sales / sales-trading)
- Stockbrokers at retail / private wealth firms
- Equity dealers at agency brokers / full-service brokers
- Buy-side equity dealers at asset managers / hedge funds executing equity orders
Pathway A — Subclass 190 (state-nominated PR)
Direct PR with state nomination. ACT typically lists 222213 on its Critical Skills List.
Pathway B — Subclass 491 (regional provisional)
Subclass 491 → 191 PR after 3 years.
Pathway C — Subclass 494 → 191
Realistic 494 sponsors for stockbroking dealers
The stockbroking 494 market is small — most institutional equity sales / dealing roles are concentrated in Sydney / Melbourne (non-regional). Realistic regional sponsors:
- Macquarie Group regional offices — Macquarie equity sales / dealing in Brisbane / Perth
- Regional private wealth brokers — Adelaide, Perth, Hobart-based private wealth / stockbroking firms
- Mid-market Australian brokers — Bell Potter, Morgans, Ord Minnett, Wilsons (some have regional offices)
Strategic alternative — pivot to 132211 Finance Manager (broader visa access)
Senior stockbroking candidates can credibly position under 132211 Finance Manager (full visa stack open including 189 / 186) for senior roles including dealing leadership.
Common mistakes that cost stockbroking dealers their assessment
Confusing 222213 with 222211 (Financial Market Dealer). 222213 is specifically equities-focused. 222211 is broader institutional sales-trading.
Treating prop trading without firm employment as evidence. VETASSESS expects employment-based dealing.
Underclaiming English. 190 / 491 are points-tested. Push for Superior English (IELTS 8 / PTE 79).
Tools to plan your pathway
- Eligibility wizard — quick filter
- Visa fee calculator — estimate fees per pathway
- ANZSCO search — confirm 222213 vs 222211 / 222212 / 132211
- Document checklist — VETASSESS evidence
- Invitation rounds tracker — context only
Where to verify the rules
- Department of Home Affairs
- VETASSESS
- ASIC AFSL
- Stockbrokers and Investment Advisers Association (SIAA) — peak body
- ASX — Australian Securities Exchange
Next step
Want to model 190 vs 491 vs 494 against your specific stockbroking profile? Book a 30-minute free strategy call. We will work through pathway choice, post-arrival ASIC AFSL planning, and walk through your VETASSESS readiness.