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Critical Skills List

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The following provides a list of occupations effective from 16 March 2009. This list will only apply to people who are seeking to migrate under the skilled migration program who are not sponsored by an employer or nominated by a state or territory government.

ASCO Number

OCCUPATION SHORTAGES - PROFESSIONAL

2312-11

Anaesthetist

2381-11

Dentist

4315-11

Electronic Equipment Trades

2312-15

Emergency Medicine Specialist

2129-17

Engineer - Chemical

2124-11

Engineer - Civil

2125-11

Engineer - Electrical

2125-13

Engineer - Electronics

2126-11

Engineer - Mechanical

2127-11

Engineer - Mining

2126-13

Engineer - Production or Plant Engineer

4114-15

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Avionics

4114-11

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Mechanical

4431-13

Gasfitter

2311-11

General Medical Practitioner

2391-11

Medical Diagnostic Radiographer

2312-17

Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

2383-11

Occupational Therapist

2382-11

Pharmacist (Hospital)

2382-15

Pharmacist (Retail)

2385-11

Physiotherapist

2388-11

Podiatrist

2312-27

Psychiatrist

2122-11

Quantity Surveyor

2325-11

Registered Mental Health Nurse

2324-11

Registered Midwife

2323-11

Registered Nurse

2413-11

Secondary School Teacher

2312-79

Specialist Medical Practitioners NEC

2312-25

Specialist Physician

2312-31

Surgeon

2123-13

Surveyor

2523-11

Urban & Regional Planner

4416-11

Wall and Floor Tiler

2386-11

Speech Pathologist

2391-17

Sonographer

2312-19

Ophthalmologist

2312-21

Paediatrician

2312-23

Pathologist

2312-29

Radiologist

2211-11

Accountant -- where the applicant has achieved a score of at least IELTS 7 in each of the four competencies, and/or has completed The Professional Year - Skilled Migration Internship Program Accounting (SMIPA)

Computing Professionals -- where the applicant's specialisation is listed on the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL).


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Lhen
April 20, 2010 16:22:08

I am an Accountant under 457 for two years now. My employer is willing to sponsor me a permanent visa. Do I need to take the IELTS? If so, what band score?

Diana
March 19, 2010 22:05:52

Hi, I would like to study a Diploma of interpreting for 2 years and then apply for the Permanent Resident. Should i wait until the new MODL is finalized to confirm if translator still have 60 points? Thanks

Prabhuranjan
February 24, 2010 19:49:56

Hi, I am working for a worlds leading IT Company in India. I am working as a SAP Technical Consultant - ABAP with 4 Years of experience in IT . I would like to apply for 457 Business class visa. Could you please let me know , how do i find a employer who can sponsor for my visa.

Fleming Joe
February 14, 2010 16:33:27

Dear People, I am working a secondary school teacher for computer science in India and have closer to 2 years experience. i have a band score of 8 in IELTS in all the modules. Can i apply for Australian Pr as a seconday school teacher? Please advice.

Joe
February 12, 2010 13:09:39

Hello, I am currently doing my masters degree and it will be for two years. My course gives me only 50 points for PR. So within 6 months after I graduate can I apply for temporary visa (graduate) and move to regional areas like Tasmania and apply for regional sponsorship? Please let me know about regional sponsorship. Thanks

navjot
February 08, 2010 12:57:16

hi i want to apply offshore pr and i worked as an accountant more than 3 years full time nd 2 years part time,i got my positive assessment from cpa,so how much i have to score in ielts and under which sub class i can file.and how the changes made on 8th feb will affect me ?

navjot
February 08, 2010 12:56:38

hi i want to apply offshore pr and i worked as an accountant more than 3 years full time nd 2 years part time,i got my positive assessment from cpa,so how much i have to score in ielts and under which sub class i can file.and how the changes made on 8th feb will affect me ?

Hattie
January 14, 2010 13:08:33

I am currently under my husbands 457 visa. I just recently started working myself and wondering if I can apply for a different visa or PR? I am working as a Procurement Officer. Looking forward to hearing from you.

457 Visa Assistance
January 12, 2010 17:23:30

To Raj, If you wish to change from a Subclass 457 – Business (Long Stay) Visa – Standard Business Sponsorship to a Skilled – Independent (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 175) then you would need to pass all the Eligibility Requirements such as:- Age, English language ability, Nominated skilled occupation, Skills assessment, Recent work experience, Location, Health, Character, Australian Values Statement, Specific work experience, Australian work experience, Australian qualifications, Occupation in demand/job offer, Community Language, Partner skills. Simply complete the free Online Visa Asessment here http://www.457assistance.com/457-visa-permanent-residence-visa-eligibility-assessment.php and have the information emailed to you.

Raj
January 08, 2010 18:14:11

Hi am working on 457 visa from 2006 to till as a crane operator, i would planned to lodge my PR application soon, and same time i would like to change my occupation as a welder, i got my level iii certificate on welding and more then 4yrs exprience + TRA pls anyone can give me a some idia?

457 Visa Assistance
December 31, 2009 08:56:47

To Alan, what is your age, occupation, nationality, location, date of birth. Simply complete the free online Visa Assessment for 457 Visa to PR here http://www.457assistance.com/457-visa-permanent-residence-visa-eligibility-assessment.php

alan
December 16, 2009 19:22:10

hi i am working on 457 since Aug when can i apply for PR Visa. thanks

457 Visa Assistance
December 08, 2009 21:19:33

To Jeyanthi, The easiest thing for you to do is complete the free online Visa Assessment form here http://www.457assistance.com/457-visa-permanent-residence-visa-eligibility-assessment.php and an Australian Registered Migration Agent will review your personal details and contact you.

jeyanthi
December 08, 2009 14:37:07

I am a physiotherapist currently working in Malaysia and would like to get a PR or go on Provisional Visa to Australia. Could I know whether if I am applying through the Provisional Visa (Temporary), then should I sit for any Written/Clinical Exam

The 457 Visa Assistance Team
November 17, 2009 10:19:14

Under the General Skilled Independent Visa:- Skilled – Independent (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 175) this is this ASCO 2211-11 Accountant -- where the applicant has achieved a score of at least IELTS 7 in each of the four competencies, and/or has completed The Professional Year - Skilled Migration Internship Program Accounting (SMIPA) which is on the Critical Skills List wirh Priority Processing. There are also further ASCO Codes for Accountants that are eligible for the 175 visa but with longer waiting periods. Complete the free online visa assessment form here and you will get a written detailed answer

Miracle
November 12, 2009 01:14:39

I\'m an accountant working for a regional council for 1 year under 457 visa. English is not my first language. I\'d like to apply for PR on my own. Can I apply under the critical skills list and if so how should I go about it. Thankyou for your help.

The 457 Visa Assistance Team
October 03, 2009 11:09:09

Firstly we need to determine your current substantive visa and any conditions that may be attached to it. We then look at any Family / Relative related Visas such as:- Remaining Relative (Subclass 835) (Permanent) Remaining Relative Visa (Offshore) (Subclass 115) Then we consider for you the visa options involving being sponsored by an eligible relative living in Australia or nominated by a participating State or Territory Government:- Skilled – Sponsored (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 176) Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 475) Then the Skilled Workers Permanent Visa Options:- Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 121/856) Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 119/857) Labour Agreements and the General Skilled Independent Visa:- Skilled – Independent (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 175) There are different English requirements with these visas so if you would like to complete the free online visa assessment here then one of our Migration Consultants can give you specific answers

Paul
October 03, 2009 10:42:09

I\'m electrical engineer and I currently work in Australian company as an electrical engineer under 457subclass. I would like to be a permanent resident here but I\'ve been working here for 9 months, besides I\'m not a native english speaking and my ielts score is below than 6.00. So, there is any way can I be a permanent resident without the IELTS score and I want to apply by myself don\'t need company to support? Thank you for your help


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