Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL) Announced

On 3 September 2020, the Department of Home Affairs announced 17 occupations that would fall under the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL). These occupations are identified to fill critical skills shortages which would support the economic recovery post-COVID-19. This PMSOL has the affect to prioritize applications within the employer-sponsored nomination and visa application: 

  1. Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa (subclass 482)

  2. Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494)

  3. Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa (subclass 186) 

  4. Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) visa (subclass 187)

This list is subject to changes and is only temporary. Thus, should you fall within any of these occupations you should seek professional advice immediately so that you can be prioritized. 

  • Chief Executive or Managing Director (111111)

  • Construction Project Manager (133111)

  • Mechanical Engineer (233512)

  • General Practitioner (253111)

  • Resident Medical Officer (253112)

  • Psychiatrist (253411)

  • Medical Practitioner nec (253999)

  • Midwife (254111)

  • Registered Nurse (Aged Care) (254412)

  • Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) (254415)

  • Registered Nurse (Medical) (254418)

  • Registered Nurse (Mental Health) (254422)

  • Registered Nurse (Perioperative) (254423)

  • Registered Nurses nec (254499)

  • Developer Programmer (261312)

  • Software Engineer (261313)

  • Maintenance Planner (312911)

What sort of priorities can you receive?

A - If you are a sponsored worker in these occupations and are currently overseas then you can request an exemption from Australia’s travel restrictions. 

B – Priority processing of these applications so you can expect a decision much faster 

For further information on this report, you can refer to the Joint Media Release of the Minister and the Department of Home Affairs Website.  

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