Which Occupation List is Right for Your Australian Work Visa?
Understanding the various occupation lists in Australian immigration is beneficial to be aware of, especially if you are planning to apply for a work visa. These lists dictate which professions are eligible for various visa subclasses, and they play a significant role in the skilled migration program.
Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)
The Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) which replaced the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MTSSL) and Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL). This occupation list is primarily used for work visas that aim to fill skilled occupations in high demand across Australia, which are:
Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MTSSL)
The Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MTSSL) is still in effect for other work visas. These visa subclasses include:
Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) – Points-tested stream
Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) - Post-Vocational Education Work
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) - Employer sponsored stream
Short‑term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)
Similarly, with the MTSSL, the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) is also in effect only for certain visas, such as:
Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme (Subclass 187)
Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)
Training Visa (subclass 407)
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491)
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) - Employer sponsored stream
Regional Occupation List (ROL)
The Regional Occupation List (ROL) is used for occupations specifically targeted towards regional areas. It provides a pathway for workers to fill roles that support regional growth.
Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme (Subclass 187)
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491)
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) - Employer sponsored stream
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