New South Wales (NSW) does not issue letters of release. NSW welcomes skilled and business migrants for the integral part they play in growing our state's economy, supporting industry, and establishing international relationships. Migrants provide many of the skills required to expand the growth in our economy and to develop regional NSW, where the impact of skills shortages can be amplified due to smaller populations and dispersed settlement. In order to attract highly skilled migrants, NSW nominates qualified applicants with the condition that they agree to live and work in NSW for the first two years of their visa. This is a commitment that all applicants make when applying for state nomination. Where an applicant chooses to seek opportunities outside of NSW, it is suggested that you contact the Department of Immigration and Border Protection to ensure all visa requirements are being met.