André Burger & Associates

Australian Immigration Services

Skilled Occupation Lists

Due to the continued changes to the Migration Regulations and specifically to the General Skilled Migration (GSM) Program, there is some confusion in regards to “Skilled Occupations”. There are now a number of Occupation Lists depending on the circumstances, some of which include:

 

Skilled Occupation List (SOL) – Schedule 1: This list applies to all new GSM applications;

 

Skilled Occupation List (SOL) – Schedule 1 and 2: These lists apply to GSM applicants who are nominated by a State or Territory government agency under a State Migration Plan;

 

Skilled Occupation List (SOL) – Schedule 2A, 2B & 2C: These lists may apply to GSM applicants who are eligible for “transitional arrangements”;

 

Employer Nomination Scheme Occupation List (ENSOL): This list applies to applicants applying under the Employer Nomination Scheme;

 

There are also specific lists of eligible occupations relevant to the subclass 457 (BUSINESS LONG STAY) and subclass 442 (OCCUPATIONAL TRAINEE) programs. These lists of occupations are specified by “Ministerial Instrument”.

 

As such, it is important that you obtain up to date advice to determining if you have an eligible occupation for the particular visa you intend to apply for.

 

 

 

The above should not be relied on for visa purposes. The Australian Migration Regulations are complex and there are various occupation lists relevant to different visa subclasses. The various Occupation Lists are subject to change by the Immigration Department at their discretion.