RSS Feed
Twitter
The 2011 Update of the Skilled Occupation List
Australia June 13, 2011 – The Australian Government has always been known to be particularly committed to have a successful skilled migration program that will solve the labor shortages the economy is currently facing.
With this commitment in mind, starting next month, July 1, 2011, the Australian Skilled Occupation List (SOL) will be updated by the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC).
The SOL is used to determined specialized occupations of high value for Australia and includes managerial, professional, associate-professional and trade occupations. It specifies the occupations that are eligible for independent and unsponsored skilled migration for Australia.
The updated SOL is based on expert advices gathered from the independent body, Skills Australia.
There will be 13 occupations added to and four occupations removed from the updated Australian Skilled Occupation List (SOL).
The currently updated Australian Skilled Occupation List (SOL) highlights the areas of skilled migration the government is willing to expand. It also mirrors the Australian Government’s commitment to a skilled migration program that will continue to properly deliver high value skills that are needed to address Australia’s future skills needs.
With migration program’s commitment to ensure its responsiveness the country’s economic conditions and skills needs, the migration program’s Skilled Occupation List (SOL) is continually reviewed and then updated.
The updated SOL will affect all new independent or unsponsored skilled migration applications submitted on or after July 1, 2011 unless these applicants are eligible for transitional arrangements.
Applications of the 4 occupations that were removed from the SOL namely Optometrist, Orthoptist, Panel Beater, And Vehicle Painter that will take effect on July 1, 2011, will still be able to process applications.
The 13 additional occupations are added to the Skilled Occupation List for your immigration to Australia are namely Medical Physicist, Environmental Health Officer, Occupational Health and Safety Adviser, Hospital Pharmacists, Retail Pharmacists, Barrister, Solicitor, Fitter (General), Fitter and Turner, Fitter-Welder, Metal Machinist (First Class), Boat Builder and Repairer and Shipwright.
In total, there are 192 occupations in the SOL that are part of the Australia skilled visa requirement.
If you want to work in Australia, a job seeker must apply for an Australian skilled visa.
