List of Lists

The legislative instruments which have enabled many of the changes to the lists of occupations for migration purposes were announced at the end of June.

Although it will be the subject of another post (or posts), 1 July 2010 also sees DIAC switching from ASCO to ANZCO. The various lists of occupations are:

1. The new skilled occupation list for general skilled migration. There are 4 schedules in this list which deal with various categories of transitional arrangements;
2. Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) occupation list. This list also specifies base salaries and assessing authorities. This list only applies to nominations made after 1 July;
3. The 457 Occupations List (this also includes the occupational trainee occupation list). There are a number of exemptions to the english language requirement for 457 visa holders. One of these is based on salary (the base has just been raised to A$85,090), but there are others. The TSMIT (the income threshold for a 457 has also been raised - an occupation can't be nominated if the proposed pay falls below the TSMIT) has also been amended; and
4. MODL list - although this was abolished certain applicants who lodged before 8 Febraury 2010 can still rely on it.

Now I have to go and try and get my head around the ANZCO changes!

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