Skilled Occupation List
Skilled Occupation List ( SOL) is a list of occupations that are acceptable for immigration to Australia. Skilled Occupation List is constantly changing.
Currently, the occupations are divided into the four broad categories: Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and Regional Occupation List (ROL), Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme Occupation List ( RSMS ROL).
On the 11th of March 2019, new skilled occupation lists have been published by the Department of Home Affairs and new occupations added to the MLTSSL , STSOL , ROL and RSMS ROL.
The new legislative instruments that specified occupations for Australia Skill Migration Program can be accessed through the following links:
- Click here for Legislative instrument (LIN 19/047) for Subclass187
- Click here for Legislative instrument (LIN 19/048) for Subclass 482
- Click here for Legislative instrument (LIN 19/049) for Subclass 186
- Click here for Legislative instrument (LIN 19/050) for Subclass 407
- Click here for Legislative instrument (LIN 19/051) for Subclass189,190, 489 , 485
The below Australia occupation lists reflect the latest changes in Australia's Skilled Migration programs that came into effect on 11/03/2019.
Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) 216
MLTSSL stands for Medium and Long Term Strategic Skill List. MLTSSL is the occupational demand list which is in high demand across various states and territories of Australia.
If your occupation is on MTSSL, you may be eligible to apply for the following visa subclasses:
- Skilled independent ( Subclass189)
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) - Family nominated
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) - State or Territory nominated
- Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) - Direct Entry and Temporary Residence Transition streams
- Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
- Training visa (subclass 407)
- Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) – Graduate Work
- Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (Subclass 494)
- Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) Medium-term stream
Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) 215
STSOL stands for Short Term Skilled Occupational Demand list. STSOL consists of the list of the occupations which are high in demand in Australia. If you want to apply for Australia sponsored Permanent Residency (subclass 190) your occupation must be listed in the relevant STSOL list and you must have an invitation/sponsorship from the state government. This list is also a part of the Australia Point system. If eligible, you can live and work in Australia for an indefinite period of time.
If your occupation is on STSOL, you may be eligible to apply for the following visa subclasses:
- Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
- Training visa (subclass 407)
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) - State or Territory nominated
- Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) - Short-term stream
- Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (Subclass 494)
Regional Occupation List (ROL) 77
ROL stands for Reginal Occupation List. ROL is the occupational demand list which is in high demand across various regional states and territories of Australia.
If your occupation is on ROL, you may be eligible to apply for the following visa subclasses:
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) - State or Territory nominated
- Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) Medium-term stream
- Training visa (subclass 407)
- Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (Subclass 494)
Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme Occupation List ( RSMS ROL) 673
If your occupation is on the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme Occupation List ( RSMS ROL ),you are required to be nominated by an employer in the regional area of Australia and you may be eligible to apply for the following visa subclass:
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Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (Subclass 494)
The skilled workers who are nominated by an employer in the regional area live and work in Australia permanently.
Find Your Occupation on RSMS ROL List
