The Department of Home Affairs has released a series of new eligible skilled occupation lists for Australia’s skilled visa programs (temporary and permanent skilled visas). The new skilled occupation lists commence Monday 11 March 2019. Importantly, the changes introduce new requirements for employers sponsoring overseas trained doctors. Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa Prospective
The Tempoary Work (Subclass 457) visa has been replaced
On the 18th of April 2017 the government announced that the Temporary Work (Skills) Visa (subclass 457) will be terminated and replaced by the Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) visa. The implementation of this new visa will start immediately with full implementation to be complete by March 2018. It is important to note that current visa
Australia Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List (CSOL) 2016 – 2017
On 1 July 2016, the Australian immigration department published the updated Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List for the 2016 to 2017 migration year. As you may have derived from the name, the “sponsored” occupations list applies to individuals who are sponsored by a State or Territory government agency, apply under a direct entry stream in the Employer
Australia Skilled Occupation List 2014 – 2015
Every year the Australian Skilled Occupation List (SOL) is updated. Some occupations get removed, some get added and it’s impossible to know what changes are likely to occur in advance. We’ve had clients who’s occupations were listed when they started their application with us, but when it came time to lodge, or even before that
Australia Skilled Occupation List 2013 – 2014
The Skilled Occupation List has been updated. Please click here to view the updated list. The Australian Skilled Occupation List 2013 – 2014 has been updated by the Australian immigration authorities. The changes reflect recommendations given by the Australian Workforce Productivity Agency (previously known as Skills Australia). As a result of the constantly changing needs
Skilled Occupations List vs. Occupational Ceilings
With the first occupation ceiling of the year being reached (Chemical and Materials Engineers), we thought it would be interesting to list the occupational groups which are most quickly reaching the occupational ceiling in 2012 – 2013. Australia’s Skilled Occupations List (SOL) contains roughly 800 professions (Schedule 1 & 2), some of which are easier
Tourism & Hospitality Sectors In Need Of Skilled Workers
Chris Bowen MP, Minister for Immigration & Citizenship and Minister for Tourism, Martin Ferguson AM MP have recently invited public comment on a new Labour Agreement template – which would attract skilled workers from overseas aiming to resolve the skills shortages in the hospitality and tourism sectors. Minister Chris Bowen stated the list of occupations
More Irish Seek Brighter Future In Australia
A recent report by Sky News has indicated that the number of Irish citizens relocating to Australia has doubled from 2010 to 2011. The economic woes of late are forcing more and more Irish folk to consider a life abroad. With inflation rising and the Euro crisis deteriorating, the vast majority of families and businesses
Why Britons Emigrate To Australia
Why are so many British citizens emigrating to Australia? How does life in Australia compare to life in the UK? Do I qualify for a visa to Australia? If you’re thinking about relocating to Australia, you’ve probably asked yourself some similar questions. In this article I hope to shed some light on why a lot
Skilled Migration To Australia: Is Time Running Out?
Australia’s skilled migration program was implemented to relieve the Australian labour market in job sectors where skill shortages are present. This has a major effect on the economy as the government is able to respond and adapt to the economic conditions as well as the labour market. It all sounds very positive, but there are