A visa applicant having to choose which visa option is best for him — Department of Jobs and Small Business Proposes Occupation List Changes

Occupation Lists for Skilled Migration

The Migration Institute of Australia (MIA) has just posted important information from the Department of Jobs and Small Business regarding a “Traffic Light Bulletin on proposed changes to occupations listed on the Short-Term Skilled Occupation List, the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List and the Regional Occupation List. These lists underpin a range of employer-sponsored, points-tested and state-nominated visa programs.” Source MIA.

Please note that these are only proposed changes, no decisions have been made, and the government is asking for feedback (until June 20, 2018) regarding these proposals. Occupations not in this bulletin have not been proposed for change. If you are on one of the above visa pathways or considering it, please follow the link below and see if your occupation is being considered for change. If you believe a possible change in this pathway could influence your stay in Australia, please contact Migration Ways.

Some of the Occupations being considered for removal are:

From the SHORT TERM SKILLED OCCUPATION LIST (STSOL):

Manufacturer

Film, Radio, Stage and TV Director

Middle School Teacher

From the MEDIUM LONG TERM STRATEGIC SKILLS LIST (MLTSSL) OCCUPATIONS FOR POSSIBLE MOVEMENT TO STSOL:

Management Accountant

Agricultural Consultant

Civil Engineering Technician

From STSOL OCCUPATIONS FOR POSSIBLE MOVE TO MLTSSL:

Footballer

From OCCUPATIONS FOR POSSIBLE MOVEMENT FROM STSOL TO REGIONAL OCCUPATIONS LIST (ROL):

Dentist

Anaesthetist

See the full MIA notice here.

See the full list of Occupations considered for removal here.

Check the “Combined current list of eligible skilled occupations” list to see if your job is on it.

Contact the registered agents of Migration Ways.

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