Immigration SA has conducted a mid-year review that resulted in an updated occupation list for the General Skilled Migration (GSM) visas.
As you will see below, there were;
- 3 occupations added to the occupation list
- Removal of “Special Conditions” to very common occupations
- Lifted restrictions for SSL offshore applicants
- English levels reduced
- Other Changes
On 11 February 2019, Immigration SA will implement the updated occupation list for both the State Nominated Occupation List (SNOL) and the Supplementary Skilled List (SSL).
Occupations Added to SNOL
The addition to an occupation list is always a welcomed change. With recent developments to South Australia's economy including the Whyalla Steel Plant and the Space Agency, it's great to see that SA immigration is willing to continue to adapt to what the state needs.
ANZSCO | Occupation | Additional Requirements | Skills Assessment Authority |
323299 | Metal Fitters and Machinists (nec) | Competent English | TRA |
323313 | Locksmith | Competent English | TRA |
351211 | Butcher or Smallgoods Maker | Competent English | TRA |
*nec = not elsewhere classified
*Applicable for the remainder of the 2018-19 program year
SNOL Occupations with “Special Conditions” status to be removed
The removal of “Special Conditions” is a very refreshing update, especially due to the occupations that have received the exceptions. Occupations such as; customer service manager, registered nurses, and real estate representative are extremely common and are now even more accessible for migrants.
ANZSCO | Occupation | Any other changes to existing requirements? |
149212 | Customer Service Manager | No |
234112 | Agricultural Scientist | No |
252711 | Audiologist | No |
254415 | Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) | No |
254418 | Registered Nurse (Medical) | No |
254424 | Registered Nurse (Surgical) | No |
254425 | Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) | No |
312311 | Electrical Engineering Draftsperson | No |
312312 | Electrical Engineering Technician | No |
323214 | Metal Machinist (First Class) | No |
411713 | Family Support Worker | No |
612115 | Real Estate Representative | Yes – increase in English requirement to “Proficient Plus English (or Superior overall)”. |
Offshore SSL Occupations With Restriction On Applicants Lifted
(i.e. High Points and Chain Migration pathways available again):
ANZSCO | Occupation | Any other changes to existing requirements? |
132211 | Finance Manager | No |
241213 | Primary School Teacher | Yes – see below under “Other changes” |
511112 | Program or Project Administrator | No |
English Level Changes
ANZSCO | Occupation | SA List | Reduced/ Increased | New English requirement (Minimum) |
ANZSCO 121 grouping | All Farm Manager/ Grower occupations* | SNOL & SSL | Reduced | Competent English |
224112 | Mathematician | SNOL | Reduced | Competent Plus English (or Proficient overall) |
612115 | Real Estate Representative | SNOL | Increased | Proficient Plus English (or Superior overall) |
* Immigration SA does not offer nomination for the occupations of Cotton Grower and Sugar Cane Grower on either the SNOL or SSL.
*The below visa subclass availability is the only update on the is list that was implemented immediately.
241111 | Early Childhood (Pre- Primary School) Teacher | SNOL | Introduction of requirement: “Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only” (previously the 489 or 190 visa was available) |
241213 | Primary School Teacher | SSL | |
241311 | Middle School Teacher | SSL | |
241411 | Secondary School Teacher | SSL |
Other Changes
ANZSCO | Occupation(s) | SA List | Change | ||
391111 | Hairdresser | SNOL | Removal of the requirement that if qualification was obtained in Australia, this must have been achieved in South Australia. |
All in all, we are very pleased with the updated occupation list. It shows that Immigration SA, as well as the South Australian government, is not only in favor of increasing immigration to South Australia but it proves they are actively trying to assist migrants in making the move.
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