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Assistance Applying for Work Rights on a Bridging Visa Email received on 17 October 2014

Hi Chris

By writing this letter, I want to thank you in guiding us threw the forest of government requirements for a gaining a bridging visa with work rights.

A friend, who also works in the lawyer environment recommended... Read more

SA 491
75 points
Accountant
Invitation Received: 06/02/2023
Visa Granted: 11/07/2023

 

Hi Chris, Wendy, and your Team,

  My heart is glad and full of gratitude for the amazing work that you have done for me.    I have lost count of the number of times that I have opened this Grant Notification, read, read again... Read more

Visa type: Employer Nomination (subclass 186) / ENS
Date of visa application: 20 January 2017
Date of visa approval: 4 September 2017
Date of testimonial: 25 September 2017

Dear Chris,

We would like to say thank you for all of your wonderful help in our quest for a better... Read more

Visa type: Subclass 190, VIC sponsored
EOI Lodged: 1 Feb 2021
EOI Invitation: 22 March 2021

Date of visa application: 19 April 2021
Date of visa grant: 6 August 2021
Occupation: Social Worker

Work Visa Lawyers were very professional and responsive. I have had a lot of anxiety about my application, due... Read more

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On December 3, 2024, the Australian Government announced the release of the new Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) with 456 occupations.

The CSOL applies to the Core Skills stream of the new 482 Skills in Demand (SID) Visa, which replaced the Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) visa on December 7, 2024, as well as to the 186 Visa Direct Entry stream.

CLICK HERE TO CHECK THE NEW 482 CORE SKILLS OCCUPATION LIST!

 

The Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) publishes a list of occupations which are suitable for temporary or permanent skilled visa applications for Australia. Your occupation needs to be on the correct Skilled Occupation List to be eligible for the visa.

 

On 19 April 2017 the Skilled Occupation Lists were changed and renamed as follows:

Skilled Occupation List (SOL)  →  Medium and Long Term Skills Shortage List (MLTSSL)

Consolidated Skilled Occupation List (CSOL)  →  Short Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)

On 1 July 2017 changes were announced to the Skilled Occupation Lists with the addition and removal of occupations, and the establishment of different MLTSSL and STSOL occupation lists for different visa categories.

On December 3, 2024, the Australian Government announced the new Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) with 456 occupations.

To check if your occupation is on the correct Skilled Occupation List, follow the instructions below:


If you are applying for the following visas:

  • Subclass 189 Skilled Independent Visa
  • Subclass 489 Skilled Regional Sponsored (Relative) Visa
  • Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate Visa
Check the MLTSSL here

If you are applying for the following visas:

  • Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated Visa
  • Subclass 489 Skilled Regional Sponsored (State/Territory) Visa
Check the STSOL here

If you are applying for the following visas:

  • Subclass 457 Temporary Work (Skilled) Visa
  • Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Visa - Direct Entry Stream
Check the Combined List of Eligible Occupations here


Please note that for the 457 visa applications, your visa will only be valid for 2 years if your occupation is on the STSOL; and 4 years if your occupation is on the MLTSSL.


If you are applying for the following visas:

  • Subclass 187 Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) Visa
Check the applicable occupation list here

If you are applying for the following visas:

  • Subclass 407 Training Visa applications with Nomination eligibility type 2
Check the applicable occupation list here

Please note that additional requirements apply for a visa application, such as:

  • age
  • English ability
  • qualifications
  • work experience
  • occupation caveats
  • sponsorship requirements
  • nomination requirements

To obtain a detailed and complete assessment of your eligibility to apply, contact Work Visa Lawyers to book an initial consultation now!

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