Skilled Migration
SkillSelect has changed the processing of Skilled Visa applications, and has been in place since 1 January 2013. All skilled visas a based on the migration points test together with the Selected Occupations List (SOL1) and Consolidated Selected Occupations List (CSOL). Skilled migration includes temporary and permanent visas, through independent, state nominated or family sponsored pathways.
General Skilled Migration (GSM) Points Test
The General Skilled Migration Points Test measures your eligibility to apply for different subclasses. The points test takes factors such as your age, Australian, regional and overseas education, Australian and overseas employment, English ability into account. You may be eligible to obtain further points through state nomination or sponsorship.
Access to the DIBP Migration Points Test can be accessed through the following link: Click Here
Access to the DIBP Migration Points Test can be accessed through the following link: Click Here
Selected Occupations Lists
The Selected Occupations List (SOL) and the Consolidated Sponsored Occupations List (CSOL) comprise of a list of occupations that the Department of Immigration has deemed in demand in Australia. In order to apply for different skilled visas, your occupation must be assessed as one of the occupations on the Selected Occupations List or Consolidated Sponsored Occupations List, or state specific occupation lists.
The applicable lists can be found at the following links: SOL: Click Here
The applicable lists can be found at the following links: CSOL: Click Here
Please note that for Subclass 190 (State Nominated Skilled Visa) each state has independent lists and criteria to fulfil according to specific demands, please refer to the Subclass 190 section for further information regarding this.
It is also important to note that all occupation lists are liable to change according to Departmental and government assessment of Australia’s employment needs. These lists are updated approximately every financial year, however can change at any stage. Please ensure that the information you are accessing is up to date.
Each occupation is defined by ANZSCO and falls within a set a parameters outlined by individual ANZSCO codes and detailed by the Australian Bureau of Statistics
Access to the ANSZCO codes and their descriptions can be found at the following links: Australian Bureau Of Statistics and ANZSCO Codes and Occupations - DIBP
The applicable lists can be found at the following links: SOL: Click Here
Applicable under the following circumstances:
- independent points-based skilled migration who are not nominated by a state or territory government agency
- a Family Sponsored Points Tested visa
- Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) - Graduate Work stream
The applicable lists can be found at the following links: CSOL: Click Here
Applicable under the following circumstances:
- points-based skilled migration who are nominated by a state or territory government agency under a State Migration Plan
- the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS), who must have been nominated by an Australian employer to fill a position in an occupation that appears in the CSOL
- the Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457)
- the Training and Research visa (subclass 402)
Please note that for Subclass 190 (State Nominated Skilled Visa) each state has independent lists and criteria to fulfil according to specific demands, please refer to the Subclass 190 section for further information regarding this.
It is also important to note that all occupation lists are liable to change according to Departmental and government assessment of Australia’s employment needs. These lists are updated approximately every financial year, however can change at any stage. Please ensure that the information you are accessing is up to date.
Each occupation is defined by ANZSCO and falls within a set a parameters outlined by individual ANZSCO codes and detailed by the Australian Bureau of Statistics
Access to the ANSZCO codes and their descriptions can be found at the following links: Australian Bureau Of Statistics and ANZSCO Codes and Occupations - DIBP
Skills Assessments
All ANZSCO occupations must be assessed by an authorized skills assessing body which varies for different occupations. The relevant assessing body can be found under the Department information on the occupation.
Our office can assist you in preparing a skills assessment application in accordance with the requirements of each skills assessment body and the ANZSCO guidelines.
In order to apply for any Skilled Visa application you must hold a valid skills assessment, reflecting your education and/or employment qualifications. This can be a complicated process, without which you cannot proceed with your visa application.
Our office is equipped to lodge skills assessment from a range of skills assessing bodies such as Vetassess, CPA, ICAA, IPA, EA, ACS, AMSA, including many others.
Links to various assessment authorities can be find on our webpage: Click here
Our office can assist you in preparing a skills assessment application in accordance with the requirements of each skills assessment body and the ANZSCO guidelines.
In order to apply for any Skilled Visa application you must hold a valid skills assessment, reflecting your education and/or employment qualifications. This can be a complicated process, without which you cannot proceed with your visa application.
Our office is equipped to lodge skills assessment from a range of skills assessing bodies such as Vetassess, CPA, ICAA, IPA, EA, ACS, AMSA, including many others.
Links to various assessment authorities can be find on our webpage: Click here
English ability
Amongst other requirements, eligibility for skilled visa applications are reliant on your English language ability, assessed by IELTS or OET. Different visas carry different requirements for English language ability.
Our office has a specialized IELTS English tuition service available for those who need assistance in obtaining the required score.
If you are interested please see the following for further information:
He gives comprehensive ONE to ONE Personalised Coaching in any or all of the above areas.
Contact: Adrian Bitel on (02) 9286 8700 or Mobile: 0412 656 026”
Our office has a specialized IELTS English tuition service available for those who need assistance in obtaining the required score.
If you are interested please see the following for further information:
A.P.B. Education Specialist (IELTS Test Training and Coaching)
Passing an IELTS test is now an essential requirement for all applicant for General Skilled Migration, student visas, and for many employer sponsored applicants. Adrian Bitel provides individual lessons to assist applicants achieve proficiency to the required levels in:
- Reading
- Speaking
- Writing
- Listening
He gives comprehensive ONE to ONE Personalised Coaching in any or all of the above areas.
Contact: Adrian Bitel on (02) 9286 8700 or Mobile: 0412 656 026”