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General Skilled Migration - Skilled Occupations List (SOL) 2017/2018 Review Update
General Skilled Migration – Overview
The subclass 189 visa is a permanent residence visa for points-tested skilled workers who want to work and live in Australia. The 189 visa is intended for individuals who are not sponsored by an employer or family member or nominated by a state or territory government.
To be able to apply for this visa you need to submit an expression of interest and then be invited through SkillSelect to apply. You can be in or outside Australia when you apply and when the visa is granted.
This is a permanent residence visa. It lets you and any family members who have also been granted this visa:
- stay in Australia indefinitely
- work and study in Australia
- enrol in Medicare, Australia's scheme for health-related care and expenses
- apply for Australian citizenship (if you are eligible)
- sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence
- travel to and from Australia for five years from the date the visa is granted (after that time, you will need a resident return visa or another visa to return to Australia)
Skilled Occupations List (SOL) 2017/2018 Review
The Department of Education and Training is responsible for providing advice to the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection on the composition of the SOL. The SOL identifies occupations that would benefit from skilled migration for the purpose of meeting the medium to long-term skill needs of the Australian economy.
The suitability of occupations for inclusion on the SOL is assessed through a two-step process. The first step involves identifying occupations that are most susceptible to supply constraints (e.g. due to the time taken to develop necessary skills) and/or most likely to warrant government intervention to address these constraints (e.g. due to the cost of a shortage or the likely impact of supply side policies). The second step involves assessing the medium to long-term skill needs of the economy for each occupation identified in step one, to determine if the occupation would benefit from skilled migration. In general an occupation will satisfy step two if a surplus of skilled workers is unlikely in the medium to long-term. The assessment in the second step is based on a wide range of indicators in addition to stakeholder input.
Each year a number of occupations a removed and added to SOL which takes effect on 1 July. The number of occupations removed is almost certainly to exceed to the number of occupations added. Submissions for SOL 2017 – 2018 is now closed and extensive review is now underway.
The 2017-18 SOL will come into effect on 1 July 2017.
Last year a number of occupations were added and removed to SOL:
Occupations being added to the SOL from 1 July 2016 were:
- Orthotist or Prosthetist (ANZSCO 251912)
- Audiologist (ANZSCO 252711).
Occupations removed from the SOL on 1 July 2016 were:
- Mining Engineer (Excluding Petroleum) (ANZSCO 233611)
- Petroleum Engineer (ANZSCO 233612)
- Metallurgist (ANZSCO 234912)
- Environmental Health Officer (ANZSCO 251311)
- Occupational Health and Safety Adviser (ANZSCO 251312)
- Dental Hygienist (ANZSCO 411211)
- Dental Prosthetist (ANZSCO 411212)
- Dental Technician (ANZSCO 411213)
- Dental Therapist (ANZSCO 411214).
The following occupations were flagged for removal during the last review:
133513 Production Manager (Mining)
221111 Accountant (General)
221112 Management Accountant
221113 Taxation Accountant
224111 Actuary
224511 Land Economist
224512 Valuer
231212 Ship's Engineer
231213 Ship's Master
231214 Ship's Officer
232212 Surveyor
232213 Cartographer
232214 Other Spatial Scientist
233111 Chemical Engineer
233211 Civil Engineer
233212 Geotechnical Engineer
233213 Quantity Surveyor
233214 Structural Engineer
233215 Transport Engineer
233411 Electronics Engineer
233511 Industrial Engineer
233512 Mechanical Engineer
233513 Production or Plant Engineer
233911 Aeronautical Engineer
233912 Agricultural Engineer
233913 Biomedical Engineer
233914 Engineering Technologist
233915 Environmental Engineer
233916 Naval Architect
234611 Medical Laboratory Scientist
234711 Veterinarian
251211 Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
251212 Medical Radiation Therapist
252411 Occupational Therapist
262611 Podiatrist
252712 Speech Pathologist
253111 General Practitioner
253211 Anaesthetist
253312 Cardiologist
253315 Endocrinologist
253316 Gastroenterologist
253317 Intensive Care Specialist
253321 Paediatrician
253913 Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
253999 Medical Practitioners nec
271111 Barrister
271311 Solicitor
272314 Psychotherapist
272399 Psychologists nec
351311 Chef*
399111 Boat Builder and Repairer
399112 Shipwright
Source: https://www.education.gov.au/flagged-occupations-sol-2016-17
Skilled Occupations List (SOL) – What you should be doing
If you are intending to apply for subclass 189 visa and importantly if your occupation is listed as flagged, it is important to ensure that you lodge your expression of interest visa SkillsSelect and receive an invitation to apply for the 189 visa prior to 1 July 2017 as it is likely (though not a guarantee) that the above occupations will be impacted as part of the current review. It is also not uncommon for occupations that are not flagged to be removed as part of the review process.
As with any visa subclass, there are criteria applicable at the time of application which you will need to meet in order to secure a favourable application outcome.
For further information on SOL or Subclass 189 Visa application process, including immigration advice and assistance please contact me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call +61 2 9283 6500.
Comments
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Wednesday, 07 June 2017Hi, i am have 3 year experience of hair & beauty salon manager
can i apply for 186subclass visa -
Monday, 26 June 2017
Hi Kamal, send me a copy of your resume: ross@visacorp.com.au
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Saturday, 17 June 2017
Hi,
I am a Petroleum Engineer and have more than 5 years experience in HSE. My occupation is in CSOL not in SOL. Are there chances of immigration if I will get 7 each in IELTS?· Ruslan-Ahmadzai likes this comment. -
Monday, 26 June 2017
Hi Rameez, feel free to send me an email with your question: ross@visacorp.com.au
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Wednesday, 21 June 2017
I have got my ACS skills assessment completed and occupation code is 261314 -Software Tester. But while applying for EOI I noticed that they have removed this occupation code and there is a code 261313-Software Engineer which is having same roles and responsibilities as like 261314 -Software Tester. Also, I can see 261314- Software Tester is not in the list of removed occupation codes.So kindly confirm -
Can I use 261313 for my EOI application or ACS can provide a revised letter with occupation code 261313( as both have same role and responsibilities)? -
Wednesday, 21 June 2017
Hello, I am doing master of education is it possible to get PR in it
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Thursday, 22 June 2017
Hi
I completed bachelors in mechanical engineering in India. Now I completed my first semester in master of management for engineers.
In second semester do I continue with same course????
Or may I take masters in mechanical engineer or project management.
I want to get PR very easily. So what are the chances???.Can I know it please.
If so how many points required to get PR.
I came with 500 class visa -
Tuesday, 27 June 2017
Hi i am neesha.i have teaching experience of engg college 6 years and two years of school.plz suggest me some good job.
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Wednesday, 28 June 2017
I am a secondary school teacher can I apply for Australian PR
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Friday, 30 June 2017
Hi, I am harikrishna, I did my bachelors in electronics and communications engineer and masters in telecommunications, but electronics engineer is fragged from sol list.
I had assed my batchlors degree with engineers Australia. Do I need to assess my masters degree as well as or not let me know
Thank you
Harikrishna Gogineni -
Friday, 30 June 2017
Hi..I am a pre school teacher.I have done my nursery teachers training and diploma in early child hood education. Am I eligible to apply for the post of a pre primary teacher.my age is 44.
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Friday, 30 June 2017
Hi,I am Anshu Nigam.I am from India.I am a pre school teacher teaching nursery class.I have done nursery teachers training and diploma in early childhood education. I have an experience of 15 years .I am post graduate in English.Am I eligible and for which category.
Thanks in advance -
Thursday, 06 July 2017
I am an anatomist for 7 years in bangladesh. Pls comment on my options in Australia
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Friday, 07 July 2017
Hi Team,
Greetings!!
As we know GSM list is already updated on 1st July 17. I am wondering because i was expecting to apply 263111 occupation under GSM-190 SS. But as per updated list this occupation under MLTSSL not STSOL. Can i still apply for the same coz as per anzsco still i can see visa subclass 190 is der is it possible to get state nomination ??
Please suggest
Thanks -
Friday, 07 July 2017
Hi Dev
Send me a copy of your resume ross@visacorp.com.au. I will advise you of your options. -
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Monday, 24 July 2017
I am a chemical engineer with 3 years of experience. I am on 60 points with IELTS 7 each and age 28. What are the chances of getting invitation on 60 points for chemical engineers?
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Sunday, 06 August 2017
Im a bs microbiology grad from Phils on may 2010.Since l am an ROC(taiwan)passport holder l had a chance to work in taiwan as a quality assurance specialist from june 2010-2014 in a food(bakery products)company. Then 2015 l enrolled at tafe (ultimosydney)diploma on lab foodtesting for 1.5yrs and just graduated last nov 2016 with an excellence award. Right now lm in hobart tasmania taking up diploma on business management &leadership a 46weeks course started feb2017-dec2017. Can you pls advise me what visa will l apply? Thank you. Right now lm 29y/o
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Saturday, 09 December 2017
My query, Is interior designer is available in SOL list.?
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