ICT occupations – offshore applicants (Immigration South Australia)

From 4 July 2016, Immigration South Australia  (SA) will require offshore applicants for ICT occupations that appear on the Skilled Nominated Occupation List (SNOL) to have a minimum of 70 points (including state nomination points) on the Department of Immigration and Border Protection 'points test'. This will apply to any occupation involving a skills assessment from the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

The 70 point requirement will be reviewed during July/August and the requirement may be reduced to 65 points and then 60 points depending on the number of applications received. Immigration SA will provide notice of seven (7) calendar days advising of any changes to the points required.

ICT occupations – working in South Australia / South Australian graduate
The 70 points requirement does not apply if you are:

• currently working in a skilled occupation in South Australia; or
• if you are applying under the international graduate of South Australia category.

In these cases, a minimum of 60 points is required (including state nomination points). 

489 provisional visa
A small number of occupations appearing on the State Nominated Occupation List and Supplementary Skilled List will only be available for a 489 provisional visa. This will be displayed against the occupation on the relevant list from 4 July 2016. Applicants should ensure that they are aware of the work and residency requirements of this visa. 





Nevett Ford Lawyers can assist with all Australian visa applications.