Australian Visa Update: Revised South Australian State Nominated (July 2016)

Immigration SA will publish a revised State Nominated Occupation List (SNOL) on 4 July 2016 (any time from 12pm), after which new applications can be submitted.　Please note that some occupations will have revised English and work experience requirements.

Subclass 190 / 489 visa application system closingtemporarily

The application system will be closed at 9am on 30 June 2016. Applications that have not been submitted and paid by this time (including saved applications) will be deleted.

ICT occupations – offshore applicants

Immigration SA will require ffshore applicants for ICT occupations that appear on the SNOL to have a minimum of 70 points (including state nomination points) on the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) "points test". This will apply to any occupation involving a skills assessment from the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

Subclass 489 provisional visa

A small number of occupations appearing on the SNOL and Supplementary Skilled List will only be available for a 489 provisional visa. Applicants should ensure that they are aware of the work and residency requirements of this visa before applying.

Please contact Nevett Ford Lawyers Melbourne for visa assistance.

(Source: South Australian government)

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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.

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South Australia State Nomination Occupation List (SNOL)

There have been further changes to the status of certain occupations listed on South Australia's State Nomination Occupation List (SNOL).

South Australia’s list is a ‘live’ document prepared based on the planning levels set for each occupation by the State Government. When an occupation’s planning level is reached, it is no longer available for nomination although special conditions apply to former or current South Australian graduates.

The four principal headings in the list are as follows:

High Availability – High number of places available based on South Australia’s planning levels

Medium Availability – Reasonable number of places available based on planning levels

Low Availability – Limited places available as planning levels are close to being reached

Special Conditions Apply – Planning level reached and only South Australian graduates can apply
The list is a ‘live’ document and, as such, occupations move from High Availability downwards as the migration year progresses (starting in July and ending in June).
Below is a breakdown of some of the recent changes.

High Availability to Medium Availability
139913 Laboratory Manager
221111 Accountant (General)
232611 Urban and Regional Planner
234112 Agricultural Scientist
261212 Web Developer
331111 Bricklayer

Medium Availability to Low Availability
223112 Recruitment Consultant
411411 Enrolled Nurse
411711 Community Worker

Low Availability to Special Conditions Apply
149914 Financial Institution Branch Manager
233211 Civil Engineer

Currently Not Available
In addition to the above, a number of occupations which are close to reaching their national ceiling set by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) are not currently available for South Australian state nomination. The Department has a limited number of places available for these occupation for the rest of the 2013-14 migration year. It is expected that the DIBP will notify states and territories in December as to whether there are any additional places available for these particular occupational groups for state nomination and will allocate them new quotas if applicable.

The occupations that are currently not available for nomination by South Australia are:

233111 Chemical Engineer
233911 Aeronautical Engineer
233913 Biomedical Engineer
233915 Environmental Engineer
233999 Engineering Professional (nec)
261111 ICT Business Analyst
261112 Systems Analyst
261313 Software Engineer
263312 Telecommunications Network Engineer

The complete list is available at https://www.migration.sa.gov.au/SNOL_data.

If you believe you meet the requirements please contact us on: 03 9614 7111 or by email: melbourne@nevettford.com.au to discuss your eligibility with a qualified immigration lawyer.

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