new sol comes out today

the new sol comes out today, but the new point test system does not clear

note: the following contents are from DIAC website, i just restate them, DIAC hold the copyright of them:

The new Skilled Occupation List (SOL)

On 8 February 2010, the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Chris Evans, announced that the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL) was revoked from that date. He also announced his


intention that the current Skilled Occupation List (SOL) be replaced from the second half of 2010 with a

new list of targeted occupations. A new list of occupations has been developed based on advice from the

independent body, Skills Australia. Skills Australia has been established by the Australian Government to

provide expert and independent advice on matters relating to Australia’s current, emerging and future

workforce skills and workforce development needs.

The introduction of a new list of occupations is part of a package of proposed reforms that reflects the government’s commitment to a labour market demand-driven skilled migration program.


The number of places available to independent skilled migrants in the skilled migration program is expected to fall as the number of places available for employer-sponsored skilled migrants increases. Employer-sponsored migration matches migrants directly to jobs in Australia, making it the best method to ensure the labour market gets the skills it needs now.

It is therefore important that the smaller number of independent skilled migration places that are available

are filled by migrants with skills that are critical to Australia’s economic development in the medium to long term. The new list of occupations identifies these skills.

The current SOL has more than 400 occupations. The new list of occupations, which was announced by the Minister on 17 May 2010, includes 181 occupations. The new list is available on the Department of

Immigration and Citizenship’s (DIAC) website at:

http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/whats-new.htm

It is intended the new list of occupations would deliver a general skilled migration (GSM) program more tightly focused on delivering high-value nation building skills.

The new list is intended to align the GSM program with Australia’s overall workforce development strategy, also developed by Skills Australia. The new list is focused on targeting specialised occupations that require a long lead time of formal education and training. It includes managerial, professional, associate-professional and trade occupations. The list of occupations will be reviewed annually but it is expected that it will be relatively stable over time.

The Minister will be recommending that the Governor-General in Council make amendments to the

Migration Regulations 1994 to give effect to the framework in which this new list would be applied.

The new SOL is proposed to commence on 1 July 2010.

It is anticipated the new list would apply to all new GSM applications lodged on or after implementation of the

new SOL, with the exception of applicants who fall within the proposed transitional arrangements outlined

below.

Proposed transitional arrangements

It is intended the new list would not apply to GSM applicants who at 8 February 2010:

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held a subclass 485 (skilled graduate) visa or had a pending subclass 485 visa application and who

apply for a permanent or provisional onshore GSM visa by 31 December 2012; or

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at the date of the announcement had a pending GSM visa application.

It is also intended that transitional arrangements would apply to international students who on 8 February 2010

held a subclass 572 (vocational education and training sector), subclass 573 (higher education sector) or

subclass 574 (postgraduate research sector) student visa.

It is intended these students could apply for a subclass 485 (skilled graduate) visa using the current SOL

as long as they lodge their subclass 485 application by 31 December 2012.

Australia has a well deserved reputation for the delivery of quality education and training. Student visas allow people to come to Australia on a temporary basis for a specified period to undertake study at an Australian educational institution. While some students may choose to apply for migration on completion of their studies, there is no guarantee that a student will be eligible for skilled migration simply on the basis of having completed an Australian qualification.

International students are encouraged to choose a course of study that relates to an occupation they wish to pursue a career in, and not simply on the basis of trying to secure a migration outcome. The requirements for skilled migration will continue to change in line with the needs of the Australian economy and labour market.

People who would not be eligible for independent migration may be eligible to apply for migration in other visa categories. More information is available in a fact sheet on the department’s website at: www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/whats-new.htm

The department is operating a dedicated phone line to respond to any queries on the new list of occupations. The contact number is 1300 735 683.

Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions


How will I be affected by the introduction of a new Skilled Occupations List?

Why is a new list of occupations being introduced?

On 17 May 2010, the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Chris Evans, announced a list of occupations that would form a new Skilled Occupations List (SOL). The new list of occupations is one of a suite of initiatives which were announced by the minister on 8 February 2010 and reflect the Australian Government’s commitment to a labour market demand-driven skilled migration program.

The Minister will be recommending that the Governor-General in Council make amendments to the Migration Regulations 1994 to give effect to the framework in which this new list would be applied.

The new list is proposed to take effect from 1 July 2010.

The new list is specific to the general skilled migration (GSM) program and does not apply to employer-sponsored permanent or temporary visas. The list is available on the Department of Immigration and Citizenship’s (DIAC) website at: http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/whats-new.htm

Employer-sponsored migration matches primary migrants directly to jobs in Australia, making it the best method to ensure the labour market gets the skills it needs now. Because of this, the number of places available to independent skilled migrants in the skilled migration program is expected to fall as the number of places available for employer-sponsored skilled migrants increases. It is therefore important that the smaller number of independent skilled migration places that are available are filled by migrants with skills that are critical to Australia’s economic development in the medium to long term. The new list of occupations identifies these skills.

The new list (based on the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, or ANZSCO) identifies occupations that reflect the high value, nation building skills Australia needs – skills that take time and diligence to acquire, that are put to the use intended, and where the cost to the economy and local communities of the skill being in short supply is great.

How were occupations chosen to be included on the new list?

The list of occupations is based on advice provided by Skills Australia. Skills Australia is an independent body that was established by the government to provide expert and independent advice on matters relating to Australia’s current, emerging and future workforce skills and workforce development needs.

In providing advice on what occupations are likely to be in medium to long-term need, Skills Australia assessed occupations to determine whether:

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the occupation is a skilled occupation, based on the skill level and lead time necessary to develop the required skills;

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the skills are deployed for the use intended, in other words there is a good occupational ‘fit’; and

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the opportunity cost of the skills being in short supply is high, i.e. causing either bottlenecks or imposing significant economic or community costs.

Skills Australia used a combination of economic data, labour market data and detailed information to identify those occupations which will target Australia’s skilled migration program towards skilled migrants who will deliver high value skills.

Why is the new list smaller than the current SOL?

The new list is smaller as it is intended to deliver a GSM program that is more tightly focused on high value skills that would assist in addressing Australia’s future medium and long-term skills needs.

Skills needed by the labour market in the short term can be filled through sponsored migration categories such as the temporary business long stay visa, the permanent employer nomination scheme and regional sponsored migration scheme. More information on these visa categories is available on the department’s website at: http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/skilled-workers/

How long would this new list be in effect?

It is intended that the new list of occupations would be updated annually, and would change in accordance with the needs of the Australian labour market. While the new list would be expected to stay relatively stable, there is no guarantee how long a particular occupation may remain on it.

Who would the new list apply to?

It is intended that the new list would apply to all new GSM applications made from the date of implementation, except where transitional arrangements are likely to be provided for. Subject to the approval of the Governor-General in Council of amendments to the Migration Regulations 1994, it is intended that a new SOL would come into effect from 1 July 2010, along with the transitional provisions detailed below.

Are there any proposed transitional arrangements?

The government recognises that the introduction of a new SOL would affect some international students who are currently studying in Australia and who intend to apply for a permanent residence visa at the completion of their studies.

For this reason, subject to the approval of the Governor-General in Council of the proposed legislative amendments, it is intended that a number of transitional arrangements would be introduced to minimise the impact of this change on international students.

It is proposed that the new list of occupations would not apply to any valid GSM applications already lodged before the date of implementation. It is also proposed that it would not apply to people who, on

8 February 2010:

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held a subclass 485 (skilled graduate) visa or

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had a pending subclass 485 visa application

and who apply for a provisional or permanent onshore GSM visa before 31 December 2012.

Further, it is intended the new list of occupations would not apply to international students who, on

8 February 2010 held:

•

a subclass 572 (vocational education and training sector) visa;

•

a subclass 573 (higher education sector) visa; or

•

a subclass 574 (postgraduate research sector) visa.

when they apply for a subclass 485 (skilled graduate) visa before 31 December 2012.

This would enable these students to remain in Australia for 18 months on the temporary skilled graduate visa after the completion of their studies to gain valuable work experience and the opportunity to secure an employer or state/territory government to sponsor them.

Subject to the approval of the Governor-General in Council, the government intends to establish these very generous transitional arrangements to allow most overseas students affected by this change time to remain in Australia temporarily while considering their options. If they cannot meet the requirements for a further visa to allow them to stay in Australia, they would be expected to leave Australia.

Further information is available on the department’s website at:

http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/whats-new.htm

Australia has a well deserved reputation for the delivery of quality education and training. Student visas allow people to come to Australia on a temporary basis for a specified period to undertake study at an Australian educational institution. While some students may choose to apply for migration on completion of their studies, there is no guarantee that a student would be eligible for skilled migration simply on the basis of having completed an Australian qualification.

Would there be alternative pathways to migration for people who do not have skills that qualify them for an occupation that is on the new list of occupations?

People who do not meet the proposed new requirements for independent skilled migration may wish to consider their eligibility for alternative migration pathways, such as through employer or state/territory sponsorship. More information is available in a fact sheet on the department’s website at: www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/whats-new.htm

I am an employer. Would the reduction in the number of occupations on the new list affect my ability to attract skilled migrants who can deliver the skills I need?

No. The range of skilled occupations in which employers can sponsor workers from overseas has not been changed. These occupations are on the Employer Nomination Scheme Occupation List (ENSOL).

If you are an employer who needs skilled labour quickly, employer-sponsored migration may be the best option for you as it provides for the recruitment of skilled workers for a large number of occupations. A pathway to employer-sponsored migration exists where there is a demonstrated need for workers in that occupation which cannot be met through domestic employment and training initiatives. More detailed information on employer-sponsored migration is available on the department’s website at:

www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/whats-new.htm

I lodged an application for a GSM visa before the minister announced the new list of occupations. Would I be affected by these proposed changes?

Any pending GSM visa applications lodged before the new list of occupations comes into effect would not be affected by this change.

If I lodge an application for a GSM visa before the new list of occupations comes into effect, would I be affected by these proposed changes?

If you are able to meet all the requirements for an onshore GSM visa and lodge an application before the

new list of occupations comes into effect, you will not be affected by this change. Please note, however, that applications for certain GSM visas have been temporarily suspended from 8 May 2010 until the new SOL is introduced. For more information on the temporary suspension, please see the department’s website at:

www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/whats-new.htm

I am an international student who was planning to apply for a GSM visa in Australia at the completion of my course of study. My intended occupation is on the new list of occupations. Would I be affected by these proposed changes?

You would be eligible to lodge an application for a provisional or permanent GSM visa that can be granted in Australia if your nominated occupation is on the SOL that is in effect at the time you apply, provided that you also meet the other criteria applicable at the time you apply.

Please note, however, that even if your nominated occupation is on the list of occupations announced on 17 May 2010, this does not guarantee that it will also be on the list that is in effect at the time you complete your studies and wish to apply for a GSM visa. While the new list can be expected to remain relatively stable, it is intended that it will be reviewed annually to ensure it continues to be targeted at those skills Australia needs in the medium to longer term.

I am an international student who was planning to apply for a GSM visa at the completion of my

course of study. My intended occupation is not on the new list of occupations. Would I be affected by the proposed changes?

You would not be eligible to apply for a permanent or provisional GSM visa unless your nominated occupation is on the SOL that is in effect at the time you seek to lodge your application.

However, it is proposed that if on 8 February 2010 you held a subclass 572 (vocational education and

training sector) visa, a subclass 573 (higher education sector) visa or a subclass 574 (postgraduate research sector) visa, you would still be able to apply for a subclass 485 (skilled graduate) visa. This is intended to be the case even if your nominated occupation is not on the new list of occupations, provided that you apply before 31 December 2012 and nominate an occupation that is on the current SOL. The current SOL contains more than 400 occupations and is available on the department’s website at: http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/1121i.pdf

This would allow you to gain valuable work experience in Australia and the opportunity to secure an employer or a state/territory government sponsorship.

It is proposed that if you held one of the eligible student visas as at 8 February 2010 and you wish to apply for a permanent GSM visa that can be granted in Australia after the new list of occupations comes into effect, you would be required to nominate an occupation on that new list. If your nominated occupation is not on the new list, you may still be able to apply for a temporary or permanent employer sponsored visa on completion of your studies to allow you to work in Australia. You would be required to have an employer willing to sponsor you.

More information on employer sponsored visas is available on the department’s website at: http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/skilled-workers/

I am an international student who wishes to apply for a GSM visa that can be granted in Australia. Will the temporary suspension of GSM visas that came into effect on 8 May 2010 affect me?

The temporary suspension applies to all primary (main) applicants for the following visa subclasses that, with some exceptions, only allow visa grant from outside Australia:

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subclass 175 – skilled independent

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subclass 176 – skilled sponsored and

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subclass 475 – skilled regional sponsored.

If you are an international student who wishes to apply for a GSM visa that can be granted in Australia the temporary suspension does not apply to you. For more information on the temporary suspension, please see the department’s website at: www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/whats-new.htm

I am an international student who has completed studies in Australia. I do not meet the proposed requirements to apply for a GSM visa or any other work visa. Would I have to return home?

The government intends to have in place very generous transitional arrangements to allow most overseas students affected by this proposed change time to remain in Australia while considering their options. However, if you cannot meet the requirements for a further visa in Australia, you would be expected to leave Australia following the completion of your studies.

Australia has a well-deserved reputation for high-quality education and training. We continue to welcome overseas students, and appreciate the contribution they make to both academic life and the communities in which they live. However, it must be recognised that a student visa is for studying in Australia and does not guarantee a permanent residence outcome.

People who are not eligible for independent migration may be eligible to apply for migration in other visa categories. More information is available in a fact sheet on the department’s website at: www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/whats-new.htm

I was granted a student visa after 8 February 2010. Would I be affected by these proposed changes?

If you were granted a student visa after 8 February 2010, you would need to nominate an occupation that is on the SOL in effect at the time you seek to lodge your application for a permanent or provisional GSM visa, including a subclass 485 visa.

If your nominated occupation is not on the new list of occupations and you intend to lodge a GSM visa application after it comes into effect, you may still be able to apply for a temporary or permanent employer sponsored visa on completion of your studies to allow you to work in Australia. You would be required to have an employer willing to sponsor you.

More information on options for people who may not be eligible for independent skilled migration is available in a fact sheet on the department’s website at: www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/whats-new.htm

I am an international student who was on a bridging visa on 8 February 2010 pending a decision on my further student visa application. Would I be affected by these proposed changes?

If you were an international student who was on a bridging visa on 8 February 2010 pending a decision on a further student visa application, you will need to nominate an occupation that is on the SOL in effect at the time you lodge your application for an onshore permanent or provisional GSM visa, including a subclass 485 visa. In addition, you will have to meet other visa requirements in effect at that time.

If your nominated occupation is not on the new list of occupations and you intend to apply for a GSM visa, including a subclass 485 visa, after it comes into effect, you may still be able to apply for a temporary or permanent employer sponsored visa on completion of your studies to allow you to work in Australia. You will be required to have an employer willing to sponsor you.

More information on options for people who may not be eligible for independent skilled migration is available in a fact sheet on the department’s website at: www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/whats-new.htm

Please note that if you held a bridging visa on 8 February 2010 in relation to a subclass 485 application, it is intended that under transitional arrangements you would be able to nominate an occupation from the current SOL to apply for a provisional or permanent GSM visa before 31 December 2012. The current SOL contains over 400 occupations and is available on the department’s website at: http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/1121i.pdf

I was granted a student visa after 8 February 2010 and am studying a course which will not qualify me for an occupation on the new list. Can I change my course?

While it is possible for you to change your course, you should seek a letter of release from your education provider if you wish to study at a new institution. Please note that education providers cannot normally enrol a student who has not finished six months of their principal course of study without the permission of the student’s current provider.

You must also remember that while the new list of occupations can be expected to remain relatively stable, it is intended that it will be reviewed annually and may change. There is no guarantee that the course you change to will qualify you for an occupation that will be on the list of occupations at the time you complete your studies.

Students are encouraged to undertake study in a field they intend to work in once they graduate. It is strongly advised that you do not undertake studies with the sole purpose of obtaining a migration outcome. The student visa process is an entirely separate process to skilled migration and there is no guarantee that a student will be eligible for skilled migration purely on the basis of having undertaken a course related to an occupation on the SOL.

Students in Australia should focus on studying what interests them, as there is no formula that guarantees a permanent visa. Migration rules can and do change. All applicants seeking to be granted a GSM visa must meet the relevant criteria set out in the migration legislation, regardless of whether or not they have previously been in Australia.

I held a subclass 485 (skilled graduate) visa, or had a subclass 485 visa application pending, on 8 February 2010. Will I be affected by these proposed changes?

Under the proposed transitional arrangements if you held a subclass 485 (skilled graduate) visa on 8 February 2010, or had a subclass 485 application pending, you would be able to nominate an occupation that is on the current SOL if you apply for a permanent or provisional onshore GSM visa before 31 December 2012. The current SOL contains more than 400 occupations and is available on the department’s website at: http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/1121i.pdf

If you wish to apply for a provisional or permanent GSM visa after 31 December 2012, you would need to nominate an occupation which is on the SOL at the time you seek to lodge your application.

I applied for a subclass 485 (skilled graduate) visa after 8 February 2010 and was subsequently granted it. Will I be affected by these proposed changes?

If you applied for and were granted a subclass 485 visa after 8 February 2010 and you intend to apply for a provisional or permanent GSM visa, you will need to nominate an occupation which is on the SOL in effect at the time you seek to lodge your application.

If your nominated occupation is not on the new list of occupations and you intend to apply for a provisional or permanent GSM visa after it comes into effect, you may still be able to apply for a temporary or permanent employer sponsored visa on completion of your studies to allow you to work in Australia. You will be required to have an employer willing to sponsor you.

More information on options for people who may not be eligible for independent skilled migration is available in a fact sheet on the department’s website at: www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/whats-new.htm

Is there a specific contact number that I can use to find out more about the changes?

The department is operating a dedicated phone line to respond to any queries on the new list of occupations. The contact number is 1300 735 683.

New List of Skilled Occupations Intended to Replace the Current Skilled Occupation List
It is intended that this list of occupations will form the new Skilled Occupation List, proposed



to come into effect from 1 July 2010. The Minister for Immigration and Citizenship will be


recommending that the Governor-General in Council make amendments to the Migration


Regulations 1994 to give effect to the framework in which this new list would be applied.


ANZSCO Code Corresponding occupation


133111 Construction project manager


133112 Project builder


133211 Engineering manager


134111 Child Care centre manager


134211 Medical administrator


134212 Nursing clinical director


134213 Primary health organisation manager


134214 Welfare centre manager


221111 Accountant (general)


221112 Management accountant


221113 Taxation accountant


221213 External auditor


221214 Internal auditor


224111 Actuary


224511 Land economist


224512 Valuer


231212 Ship's engineer


231213 Ship's master


231214 Ship's officer


232111 Architect


232112 Landscape architect


232211 Cartographer


232212 Surveyor


232611 Urban and regional planner


233111 Chemical engineer


233112 Materials engineer


233211 Civil engineer


233212 Geotechnical engineer


233213 Quantity surveyor


233214 Structural engineer


233215 Transport engineer


233311 Electrical engineer


233411 Electronics engineer


233511 Industrial engineer


233512 Mechanical engineer


233513 Production or plant engineer


233611 Mining engineer (excluding petroleum)


233612 Petroleum engineer


233911 Aeronautical engineer


233912 Agricultural engineer


233913 Biomedical engineer


233914 Engineering technologist


233915 Environmental engineer


233916 Naval architect


234111 Agricultural consultant


234112 Agricultural scientist


234113 Forester


234211 Chemist


234611 Medical laboratory scientist


234711 Veterinarian


241111 Early childhood (pre-primary school) teacher


241411 Secondary school teacher


241511 Special needs teacher


241512 Teacher of the hearing impaired


241513 Teacher of the sight impaired


241599 Special education teachers nec


251211 Medical diagnostic radiographer


251212 Medical radiation therapist


251213 Nuclear medicine technologist


251214 Sonographer


251411 Optometrist


251412 Orthoptist


252111 Chiropractor


252112 Osteopath


252311 Dental specialist


252312 Dentist


252411 Occupational therapist


252511 Physiotherapist


252611 Podiatrist


252711 Audiologist


252712 Speech pathologist


253111 General medical practitioner


253211 Anaesthetist


253311 Specialist physician


253312 Cardiologist


253313 Clinical haematologist


253314 Clinical oncologist


253315 Endocrinologist


253316 Gastroenterologist


253317 Intensive care specialist


253318 Neurologist


253321 Paediatrician


253322 Renal medicine specialist


253323 Rheumatologist


253324 Thoracic medicine specialist


253399 Internal medicine specialist nec


253411 Psychiatrist


253511 Surgeon (general)


253512 Cardiothoracic surgeon


253513 Neurosurgeon


253514 Orthopaedic surgeon


253515 Otorhinolaryngologist


253516 Paediatric surgeon


253517 Plastic and reconstructive surgeon


253518 Urologist


253521 Vascular surgeon


253911 Dermatologist


253912 Emergency medicine specialist


253913 Obstetrician and Gynaecologist


253914 Ophthalmologist


253915 Pathologist


253916 Radiologist


253999 Medical practitioners nec


254111 Midwife


254411 Nurse Practitioner


254412 Registered nurse (aged care)


254413 Registered nurse (Child and Family Health)


254414 Registered nurse (community health)


254415 Registered nurse (critical care and emergency)


254416 Registered nurse (development disability)


254417 Registered nurse (disability and rehabilitation)


254418 Registered nurse (medical)


254421 Registered nurse (medical practice)


254422 Registered nurse (mental health)


254423 Registered nurse (perioperative)


254424 Registered nurse (surgical)


254499 Registered nurse


261111 ICT business analyst


261112 Systems analyst


261311 Analyst programmer


261312 Developer programmer


261313 Software engineer


263311 Telecommunications engineer


263312 Telecommunications network engineer


272311 Clinical psychologist


272312 Educational psychologist


272313 Organisational psychologist


272314 Psychotherapist


272399 Psychologists nec


272511 Social worker


312211 Civil engineer draftsperson


312212 Civil engineer technician


312311 Electrical engineer draftperson


312312 Electrical engineer technician


313211 Radiocommunications technician


313212 Telecommunications field engineer


313213 Telecommunications network planner


313214 Telecommunications technical officer or technologist


321111 Automotive electrician


321211 Motor mechanic (general)


321212 Diesel motor mechanic


321213 Motorcycle mechanic


321214 Small engine mechanic


322211 Sheetmetal trades worker


322311 Metal Fabricator


322312 Pressure Welder


322313 Welder (first class)


323111 Aircraft maintenance engineer (avionics)


323112 Aircraft maintenance engineer (mechanical)


323113 Aircraft maintenance engineer (structures)


323313 Locksmith


324111 Panelbeater


324311 Vehicle painter


331111 Bricklayer


331112 Stonemason


331211 Carpenter and Joiner


331212 Carpenter


331213 Joiner


332211 Painting trades workers


333111 Glazier


333211 Fibrous plasterer


333212 Solid plasterer


333411 Wall and floor tiler


334111 Plumber (general)


334112 Airconditioning and mechanical services plumber


334113 Drainer


334114 Gasfitter


334115 Roof plumber


341111 Electrician (general)


341112 Electrician (special class)


341113 Lift mechanic


342111 Airconditioning and refrigeration mechanic


342211 Electrical linesworker


342212 Technical cable jointer


342313 Electronic equipment trades worker


342314 Electronic instrument trades worker (general)


342315 Electronic instrument trades worker (special class)


411211 Dental Hygienist


411212 Dental Prosthetist


411213 Dental technician


411214 Dental therapist

Options that may be available to people who are not able to apply for independent general skilled migration


On 17 May 2010 the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Chris Evans, announced a list of occupations that will form a new Skilled Occupation List (SOL). The Minister will be recommending that the Governor-General in Council make amendments to the Migration Regulations 1994 to give effect to the framework in which this new list would be applied. The new SOL is proposed to commence on 1 July 2010.

If you find that you are not able to apply for general skilled migration (GSM) once the new SOL is implemented, you may be able to apply for other visas provided you meet all the relevant legislative criteria. For example:

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You may wish to consider applying for a temporary or permanent visa under the employer nomination scheme (ENS) on completion of your studies. The list of occupations that is available to employer sponsored applicants is broader than the SOL. You will, however, be required to have an employer willing to sponsor you. More information on employer sponsored visas is available on the department’s website at: www.immi.gov.au/skilled/skilled-workers/

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You may be eligible to apply for skilled migration under the regional sponsored migration scheme (RSMS). This scheme allows employers in regional or low population growth areas of Australia to sponsor employees who are foreign nationals for a permanent visa to work in regional Australia. More information on RSMS is available on the department’s website at: www.immi.gov.au/skilled/skilled-workers/rsms/

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You may wish to consider your eligibility for state/territory nomination. It is intended that individual state/territory migration plans will be agreed to by the Minister for implementation in the second half of 2010. These plans may include occupations outside those specified on a new SOL. Implementation of state/territory migration plans will be subject to the approval of the Governor-General in Council of proposed amendments to the Migration Regulations 1994.

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You may wish to apply for a further student visa to pursue further qualifications in Australia. Please note that if your intention is to seek permanent residence in Australia in the future, the Department of Immigration and Citizenship does not recommend this option, as the SOL may change in line with the requirements of the Australian labour market. More information on student visas is available on the department’s website at:

http://www.immi.gov.au/students/

If none of the above options are open to you once the new SOL is implemented, you would need to leave Australia before your current visa expires. Remaining in the country unlawfully may jeopardise your ability to apply for further visas to re-enter Australia for a period of three years.

If your current visa is due to expire, or you are unlawful please ensure you visit an immigration office nearest to you to seek advice on your visa options and your immigration status. Contact details for immigration offices is available on the department’s website at: www.immi.gov.au/contacts/australia/

The department is operating a dedicated phone line to respond to any queries on the new list of occupations. The contact number is 1300 735 683.

there are only 181 occupations in this list, accounting still there.
check more information on DIAC website