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There are massive reductions of around 70% to all the state nomination allocations for General Skills Migration (GSM) for 190 and 491 visas. These allocations were released by the federal government on Thursday, August 25th.
We have created a chart to compare last year’s allocations with this year’s, and percentage cuts. The shocking overall numbers are that the combined state allocations for 190 and 491 visas in 2022-23 were 62,416, while for 2023-24, the number has reduced to just 16,700.
Senator James Paterson, Chair of the Joint Committee in Intelligence and Security has announced that skilled visa applicants coming to Australia from Hong Kong will receive priority processing, a sentiment which Minister for Immigration Alex Hawke confirmed on 30 July 2021 on ABC Radio. While filling the void in Australia’s skilled labour force is certainly a driving factor in this decision, Paterson said it was also a moral obligation and " the right thing to do after the Chinese Communist Party broke its promise to protect the freedoms of the people of Hong Kong." While Australia is already fast-tracking business, investment, and global talent visas for Hong Kong nationals, this is a new opportunity for those who could not previously obtain an Australian visa to escape the political turmoil of their homeland.
BREAKING NEWS
The Australian General Skilled Migration program has closed indefinitely.
***LATEST UPDATE 14 July 2020***
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Immigration SA has announced it will temporarily will close its General Skilled Migration (GSM) state nomination application system from 24 June to early July 2019 in order to undertake system updates.
Immigration SA has conducted a mid-year review that resulted in an updated occupation list for the General Skilled Migration (GSM) visas.
Key terms: Migration Policy Changes – 1 July Changes – Subclass 189 Skilled Independent – Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa – Subclass 489 Skilled Regional Sponsored visa – Age requirements – English exemptions – MLTSSL – STSOL – Occupation Lists -
There are plenty of changes happening to the Australia migration programme on 1 July 2017. Here is a summary of the major changes affecting the most common visa subclasses.
Age requirements lowered for a number of visas!
The age limits of the following visas have been reduced to below 45 years of age:
At the time of application
- Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme Direct Entry stream
- Subclass 187 Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme Direct Entry stream
At the time of invitation to apply
- Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated
- Subclass 489 Skilled Regional Sponsored
- Subclass 189 Skilled Independent
Previously it was announced that the lower age requirement was only applicable to the subclass 189 Skilled Independent visa application. The age limit does not apply to applicants for the NZ stream for the subclass 189 Skilled Independent visa.
Key terms: Migration Policy Changes – Skilled Independent Visa – Subclass 189 visa – New Zealand visa stream – SkillSelect – Age Requirements – New Zealand citizens in Australia - Subclass 444 Special Category visa
New Changes for the Subclass 189 Skilled – Independent Visa from 1 July 2017
The Australian Government has introduced new changes for the subclass 189 Skilled Independent visa. Effective from 1 July 2017 the following applies:
· applicants will need to be below 45 years of age to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA)
· New Zealand (NZ) citizens will be eligible to apply for the subclass 189 visa if they meet requirements for the NZ visa stream
Key terms: VETASSESS – Migration Skills Assessment – Skilled Occupation List changes – Nominated Occupation – Short-term Skilled Occupation List – STSOL – Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List – MLTSSL
VETASSESS is one of the many Skills Assessment Authorities which processes and issues Migration Skills Assessment results. Many generic business occupations and miscellaneous specialist professions are assessed by VETASSESSS.
Following the announcement of the new Skilled Occupation Lists – the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), VETASSESS has issued an announcement as 216 occupations were removed from the combined list of occupations suitable for migration.
My nominated occupation was one of the occupations removed! What happens now?
An article in The Australian today has reported that the Health Department submitted an unpublished submission to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) that recommended for 41 health occupations to be removed from the Skilled Occupations List (SOL).
“Overseas-trained medical practitioners would no longer be granted visas to work in Australia, under a contentious proposal from the Health Department that heralds the end of the nation’s shortage of locally trained doctors.”
“Visa plan to stop foreign doctor influx”, Sean Parnell, Health Editor, The Australian, 9 August 2016
Among these 41 health occupations are:
- General Practitioners
- Anaesthetists
- Cardiologists
- Paediatricians
- Psychiatrists
- Surgeons, General or Specialists
and others.
While the recommendations were not accepted by the Australian government before the Australian general elections, it is reported that the recommendations might be reconsidered in the next few months. Suggestions by the Health Department earlier in the year resulted in the removal of the following from the SOL:
- Dental Hygienist (ANZSCO 411211)
- Dental Prosthetist (ANZSCO 411212)
- Dental Technician (ANZSCO 411213)
- Dental Therapist (ANZSCO 411214)
The article also reported that at the end of March 2016 there were 2155 General Practitioners and 1562 Resident Medical Officers who were holding visas in Australia (implying they are non-citizen arrivals who are working in the health industry). They were followed by Occupational Health and Safety Advisers at 130 visa holders and Psychiatrists at 100 visa holders.
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Comments by Chris Johnston – Principal Lawyer and Registered Migration Agent at Work Visa Lawyers
The SOL is a list of occupations that are suitable for applying the Skilled Independent subclass 189 visa under the General Skilled Migration programme. The removal of the 41 health occupations mentioned above will mean that overseas health professionals will need to seek state, territory or employer sponsorship to move and work in Australia. The removal of the occupations from the SOL list will not completely stop health professional from moving to Australia, unless the occupations are also removed from the Consolidated Skilled Occupations List (CSOL).
While the Australian Medical Association (AMA) and Rural Doctors Association (RDA) argue that there are many Australian medical graduates who cannot find a position in the Australian health system, there are strong arguments that overseas trained medical professionals are required to provide basic health services to a growing and ageing population, especially in the regional areas of Australia.
The removal of health professionals from the SOL will also create setbacks in the plans of many small to medium private medical practices. Many of these medical practices are unable to find an Australian medical professional to fill positions because of the location of the medical practice. Skilled Independent visa applicants from overseas are one group of health professionals that can help fill in the shortage in such areas, providing necessary health care to local Australian residents.
This news has been discussed among Registered Migration Agents and it was reported that a general practitioner from New Zealand has received a letter stating Medicare will stop issuing Medicare provider numbers to overseas trained medical practitioners in 2 years time because there are too many local medical graduates. This would be a major disincentive for medical practitioners who migrated to Australia from overseas.
This information is accurate on 9 August 2016
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On 16th May 2016 the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) announced a new Skilled Occupation List (SOL) and Consolidated Skilled Occupation List (CSOL) for the upcoming fiscal year 2016-17. You can recap the changes and our initial thoughts in our earlier article here.
Since the announcement of the new SOL and CSOL, there has been increasing queries from students and professionals asking if their field of study and profession is still “in demand” or suitable for the Australian migration programme.
Popular occupations remain in the consideration for Australian visa applications
Work Visa Lawyers has continued to receive enquiries such as those below:
“I am an Accountant and I am going to apply for skilled migration later this year. Am I still qualified?”
“I will be graduating in July 2016 with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing. Are my studies still suitable for a visa application after I complete my studies?”
“My restaurant needs to hire and sponsor an overseas restaurant manager/cook. Can I still sponsor them when the new SOL and CSOL are in effect?”
Many will be pleased to know that the majority of the most common occupations for skilled and employer-sponsored visas are still on the SOL and CSOL. The most popular occupations include:
The only occupations that were removed from the SOL and moved to the CSOL are in relation to the mining industry, which includes Mining Engineers, Petroleum Engineers, Occupational Health and Safety Advisors, etc.
Comments by Chris Johnston – Principal Lawyer and Registered Migration Agent at Work Visa Lawyers
In general there isn’t much of a significant change to the SOL or CSOL. Most visa applications with the most common occupations will still be able to proceed. However it is advised that visa applications should be lodged as early as possible to prevent being affected by new changes announced by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP).
You should also remember that the SOL or CSOL is only one of the many requirements of the visa application criteria. You need to make sure you meet all other requirements before submitting your visa application. Seek advice from a Registered Migration Agent if you need more information about your situation.
This information is accurate on 6 June 2016
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Skills Assessments & Occupation Lists for Australian TSS 482 And Employer-Sponsored Permanent Resident VisasMedical and health professionals are always in demand in Australia. To apply for an Australian visa via the General Skilled Migration programme (which includes the Skill – Independent Subclass 189 visa, the Skill – Nominated Subclass 190 visa and the Skill – Regional Sponsored Subclass 489), a positive skills assessment is required. Skills assessments for health professionals can be complicated and confusing as registration with the relevant health authority in Australia is required before a positive skills assessment result can be issued.
We constantly receive repeated queries about the migration skills assessment and registration requirements from overseas nurses and midwives, as well as from international students who are completing nursing studies in Australia. As such we hope to provide more helpful information in relation to the topic at hand.
In this article we will be looking at the registration process for registered nurses, enrolled nurses and midwives, as part of the process of obtaining a positive skills assessment for migration purposes. The questions we will be answering include:
What is the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)? How is it different from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA)?
ANMAC is responsible for making an assessment on an applicant’s work experience and qualifications to determine the applicant’s suitability for skilled migration. A health professional would obtain the migration skills assessment from ANMAC before lodging a visa application.
NMBA is the registration body in Australia which manages the registration of nurses and midwives in Australia. It is compulsory for nurses and midwives to be registered in Australia. You cannot work in Australia as a nurse or midwife unless you are registered with NMBA. NMBA also sets policies and standards for the nursing and midwifery profession. You can find out more about the NMBA from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) website here.
In other words you will need to:
So where do I start to have my skills assessed as a nurse or midwife?
The migration skills assessment is processed by ANMAC. The key point to note is that ANMAC offers different pathways for the migration skills assessment. The different pathways are:
If you have registration with NMBA you can apply for a modified skills assessment. It is advisable to obtain registration with NMBA first and apply via the ANMAC modified skills assessment because of the following reasons:
What are the English requirements for NMBA?
For initial registration with the NMBA you can use different English exams to demonstrate the meeting of English requirements for the registration. The scores required for the different English exams are listed below. You should note that as mentioned above, you can COMBINE scores from two sittings of the same exam, as long as they are within a six-month period.
You can meet the English requirements for registration with NMBA without taking an English exam but you will need to show education in English and work in one of the following recognised countries:
The following is a detailed description of what scores are required for the different English exams accepted by NMBA.
IELTS Academic Module
Minimum overall score of 7 and a minimum score of 7 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking
If combining scores from two sittings, the following is required:
Examples:
Writing | Reading | Listening | Speaking | Average | Result | |
Test 1 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 8.0 | 7.0 | Combined test scores meet registration standards |
Test 2 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.5 | 6.5 | 7.0 |
Writing | Reading | Listening | Speaking | Average | Result | |
Test 1 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 8.0 | 7.0 | Combined test scores cannot be used |
Test 2 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.5 |
OET
Minimum score of B in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking)
If combining scores from two sittings, the following is required:
Examples:
Writing | Reading | Listening | Speaking | Result | |
Test 1 | C | C | B | B | Combined test scores meet registration standards |
Test 2 | B | B | A | C |
Writing | Reading | Listening | Speaking | Result | |
Test 1 | C | C | B | B | Combined test scores cannot be used |
Test 2 | B | B | C | D |
PTE Academic
Minimum overall score of 65 and a minimum score of 65 in each of the four communicative skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking)
If combining scores from two sittings, the following is required:
Examples:
Writing | Reading | Listening | Speaking | Average | Result | |
Test 1 | 58 | 58 | 65 | 79 | 65 | Combined test scores meet registration standards |
Test 2 | 65 | 65 | 73 | 58 | 65 |
Writing | Reading | Listening | Speaking | Average | Result | |
Test 1 | 58 | 58 | 65 | 79 | 65 | Combined test scores cannot be used |
Test 2 | 65 | 65 | 50 | 50 | 58 |
TOEFL iBT
Minimum total score of 94 and the following minimum score in each section of the test:
If combining scores from two sittings, the following is required:
Examples:
Writing | Reading | Listening | Speaking | Total | Result | |
Test 1 | 24 | 19 | 24 | 27 | 94 | Combined test scores meet registration standards |
Test 2 | 27 | 27 | 20 | 20 | 94 |
Writing | Reading | Listening | Speaking | Total | Result | |
Test 1 | 24 | 19 | 24 | 27 | 94 | Combined test scores cannot be used |
Test 2 | 27 | 27 | 19 | 19 | 92 |
The additional choices for English exams and the ability to combine test scores from two different sittings are huge advantages for registering with NMBA when compared with the criteria for a standard migration skills assessment with ANMAC.
Therefore as a nurse or midwife, the first step you should take is to find out the registration process with NMBA. You can find out more here. Alternatively, contact Work Visa Lawyers to make an appointment and have your visa options assessed.
I have the required English exam results. What else is required for the NMBA registration?
Other than meeting the English requirements, applicants will also need to show the following:
It is possible for Work Visa Lawyers to conduct a preliminary assessment as to whether you will be able to meet the requirements for registration with NMBA, before you begin the registration process. If you are keen to find out more about your options, please contact us to arrange an appointment.
Comments by Chris Johnston – Principal Lawyer and Registered Migration Agent at Work Visa Lawyers
Health professionals are always asked to obtain registration in Australia first before they can receive a suitable skills assessment for their Australian skilled visa application. While the assessment and registration process can be confusing with two different agencies managing the profession, this article is produced with the aim of simplifying and explaining the necessary steps.
The English requirements of registration with NMBA is more advantageous for potential migrants with more English exams being accepted as well as the option to combine scores from 2 separate sittings. Nurses and midwives are strongly encouraged to register with NMBA first before submitting a migration skills assessment with ANMAC.
Do note that a positive skills assessment is only part of the Australia visa application requirements. Applicants will need to meet other criteria such as age, qualifications, English, work experience, health and character. Depending on the points total and occupation a state nomination may be required as well.
As such always check and verify that you meet all requirements before submitting a visa application. Be in touch with Work Visa Lawyers if you require such professional services.
This information is accurate on 6 January 2016
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Information and Communications Technology (ICT) professionals have been a main group of applicants for the Skill Stream of the Australian Migration programme for a long time. In the year 2014-2015, 2 out of the top 5 occupations of primary applicants in the Skill Stream were ICT positions. ICT professionals are identified by 3 main groups in Australia, namely:
ICT Business and Systems Analysts (ANZSCO: 2611)
Software and Applications Programmers (ANZSCO: 2613)
ICT Support and Test Engineers (ANZSCO: 2632)
According to the Job Outlook website by the Australian Government Department of Employment, here is a table summarising job prospects and median weekly salaries for ICT professionals in Australia:
ICT Group | Employment Growth (to 2019) | Job Openings (to 2019) | Full Time Weekly Earnings (AUD) in August 2013* |
ICT Business and Systems Analysts | VERY STRONG | AVERAGE | $1,678 |
Software and Applications Programmers | STRONG | ABOVE AVERAGE | $1,610 |
ICT Support and Test Engineers | STRONG | LOW | $1,472 |
*Weekly earnings for all occupations were $1,152
The employment indicators for ICT professionals look favourable for the future and it is expected that many ICT professionals from overseas will be moving to Australia temporarily or permanently. ICT professionals from overseas can move and work in Australia by applying for:
Employer Sponsored visas such as:
Temporary Work (Skilled) – the “457” visa
Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) - subclass 187 visa
Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) - subclass 186 visa
General Skilled Migration (GSM) visas such as:
Skilled Independent - subclass 189 visa
Skilled Nominated - subclass 190 visa
Skilled Nominated or Sponsored (Provisional) - subclass 489 visa
The visa options are also available to international students who have completed their studies in Australia. The Temporary Graduate visa is an additional visa that is available to international students who meet the Australian study requirement.
Most visa applications for ICT professionals will need a positive skills assessment from the Australian Computer Society (ACS). The ACS Skills Assessment has many different pathways and you will need to check that you meet the requirements of the correct pathway that is applicable to your circumstances (qualifications, work experience, etc.). Here are some of the considerations you should take note of when applying for a Skills Assessment from ACS:
Is your IT qualification highly relevant to your role at work/nominated occupation?
Is your IT qualification equivalent to an Australian diploma? Or Bachelor’s degree?
Did you work in different roles during your IT career? You cannot combine work experience from different IT occupations for the Skills Assessment.
ICT Support Technicians are assessed by Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) and not the ACS
Professional IT qualifications or vendor certifications, such as Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE), Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD), Cisco Professional, Cisco Expert and Cisco Architect are accepted as IT qualifications for ACS Skills Assessment purposes.
As other traditional major occupations such as Accountants face saturation in the Australia visa application pool, studying in an IT education course may lead to a better pathway for further visa applications. Currently Accountants need to score 70 points in the Expression of Interest (EOI) to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA). ICT professionals in ANZSCO group 2611 and 2613 only need 65 points to receive an ITA.
Comments by Chris Johnston – Principal Lawyer and Registered Migration Agent at Work Visa Lawyers
The strong employment outlook and attractive conditions will help ICT professionals make a decision on moving to Australia. Prospective students should also consider studying in the field of ICT as the profession looks more favourable for visa applications that allow further stay in Australia.
Work Visa Lawyers is very familiar with the ACS Skills Assessment requirements and can also provide guidance on the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) pathway for suitable applicants. We will help identify the right application pathway and manage the application for you. Contact us to book an appointment and we can explain the ACS skills assessment process and your Australia visa application procedures to you.
This information is accurate on 14 November 2015
Source:
http://joboutlook.gov.au/occupation.aspx?code=2611&search=industry&Tab=prospects
http://joboutlook.gov.au/occupation.aspx?search=industry&tab=prospects&cluster=&code=2613
http://joboutlook.gov.au/occupation.aspx?search=industry&tab=prospects&cluster=&code=2632
https://www.acs.org.au/migration-skills-assessment/information-for-applicants
http://www.border.gov.au/WorkinginAustralia/Pages/SkillSelect-23-October-2015-Round-Results.aspx
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Accountants have traditionally formed a large part of the Australia skilled migration numbers. The ANZSCO Unit Group 2211 includes:
In previous years planning numbers allocated to accountants were approximately 5000 per programme year. However this was reduced by approximately 54% in the 2015-16 migration programme to 2525 places.
As a result places for accountants were quickly filled and the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) announced that invitations to accountants will be issued in a pro rata arrangement.
The Points Required for Accountants are Going UP!
According to the latest invitation round (7 September 2015) results, accountants are only receiving Invitations to Apply (ITA) if:
Occupations in ANZSCO group 2212 – Auditors, Company Secretaries and Corporate Treasurers will no longer receive ITAs in this programme year as the occupational ceiling has been met. This means that applicants within this group of nominated occupations will have to wait until at least next year to receive an ITA. A reminder to all that the Expression of Interest (EOI) will only be stored on the DIBP Skill Select system for 2 years. Will accountants get the same treatment?
What Can You Do if You are Migrating as an Accountant?
The main strategy will be to obtain as many points as possible to receive an ITA. There are a few ways to increase your points, such as:
Superior English
Achieving English exam results at a Superior level will allow you to claim 20 points, versus 10 points for Proficient English. With the availability of other English exams (visit our blog here for all the options), you might be able to improve your English scores and meet Superior English requirements. To achieve Superior English you need to achieve the following:
English Language | Test component | IELTS | TOEFL iBT | PTE Academic | Cambridge English: | OET |
Superior | Listening | 8.0 | 28 | 79 | 200 | A |
Reading | 8.0 | 29 | 79 | 200 | A | |
Writing | 8.0 | 30 | 79 | 200 | A | |
Speaking | 8.0 | 26 | 79 | 200 | A |
Professional Year
An additional 5 points are available if you completed a Professional Year in Australia. These Professional Year courses are offered by the following organisations:
You can find out more about the Professional Year at the organisations’ website
Australian Work Experience
If you have work experience in Australia you stand to gain 5 more points as compared to any overseas work experience that you are claiming, i.e. 3 years of work experience from overseas will give you 5 points, whereas 3 years of work experience in Australia will give you 10 points. This will be helpful if you are thinking about working in Australia under a temporary work visa and then consider General Skilled Migration at a later stage.
Regional Study Points
You can claim an additional 5 points (on top of the 5 points awarded for Australian studies) if your campus was located in a regional postcode. A list of regional Australia postcodes is available on the DIBP website (link). A note is that you must meet the Australian Study requirements to claim these points.
Applying for State Sponsorship
There has been a rush for state sponsorship or nomination to increase the points of an accountant’s application and gain a higher possibility to receive an ITA. The increased demand for state sponsorship has made state authorities increase the requirements for accountants to receive state sponsorship. Examples of such increased requirements include:
It is important to note that if you applied for a 489 Regional State Sponsorship you will receive 10 points in comparison to 5 points for a 190 State Sponsorship. It may be worth considering going Regional to obtain an ITA.
In summary accountants are looking at a longer timeframe before receiving an ITA to proceed with a visa application. If you are a student currently enrolled in an accounting course the pathway to a permanent visa after graduation looks to be increasingly difficult.
Comments by Chris Johnston – Principal Lawyer and Registered Migration Agent at Work Visa Lawyers
The points score required for accountants increased from 65 points in the earlier invitation round to 70 points in the last round. This means that accountants who have submitted an EOI are getting higher point scores either by scoring higher English test scores, or obtaining regional state sponsorship. This may be a good strategy for now but that will eventually increase the points score required to receive an ITA.
Other pathways?
An alternative would be to consider other visa pathways such as employer sponsored visas (457, 186, 187) instead of waiting to receive an ITA under General Skilled Migration. A practical step would be to take up an internship or work experience during your studies for the following reasons:
What If I am planning to study in Australia now?
For students thinking about permanent residency after the completion of studies it may be better to study in a field other than accounting. Other industries to consider include Engineering or Nursing.
This information is accurate on 23 October 2015
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