From 1 July 2014, following new occupations is added to the Skilled Occupation List (SOL). This means people in those occupations can potentially apply for a permanent visa independently, rather than relying on employer sponsorships. The new occupations are:
- Chef (Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) 351311)
- Bricklayer (ANZSCO 331111)
- Wall and Floor Tiler (ANZSCO 333411)
The SOL is relevant for applicants for:
- Independent points-based skilled migration who are not nominated by a state or territory government agency
- Family Sponsored points-based skilled visa
- Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) – Graduate Work stream.
Occupations added to the CSOL
The following occupations will be added to the Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List (CSOL):
- Hydrogeologist (ANZSCO 234413)
- Exercise Physiologist (ANZSCO 234915)
The CSOL is relevant for applicants for:
- Points-based skilled migration who are nominated by a state or territory government agency under a State Migration Plan
- 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
- Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457)
- Training and Research visa (subclass 402).
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