TeeTMI

NSW have changed the way they will be organising state sponsorship. I suspect there will be a lot of competition for places and potentially increased selection criteria although details are still awaited.

Here is the announcement:

NSW is pleased to announce that applications for the 2014/15 Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) program will soon reopen. Details on eligibility requirements and the application process will be published in mid-July 2014.

NSW will introduce a number of new initiatives in 2014/15 which are designed to align the NSW Skilled Nominated visa program with the skills requirements of the NSW economy. Key points about the program in 2014/15 are:

• Applications for 2014-15 will be lodged electronically through a new online system
• Applications will be open for four intakes per year with a maximum of 1000 applications per intake
• Application intakes will remain open for 4-6 weeks
• The NSW Skilled Occupation List will be expanded and will include all occupations on the 2013/14 NSW Skilled Occupation List as well as those occupations added to the SOL by AWPA in 2014.

NSW runs the Skilled Nominated program in order to attract highly skilled people in a range of occupations to contribute to NSW future skills needs. As the program is rolled out over 2014/15, NSW will closely monitor the program and will adjust eligibility criteria, including occupational eligibility, as required.
Proposed calendar for NSW Skilled Nominated Program - 2014/15

Occupation List updated Applications open Applications close (4-6 weeks after opening)

14 July 14 July 11 – 25 August

1 October 14 October 11 – 25 November

7 January 19 January 16 February – 2 March

1 April 14 April 12 – 26 May

NSW Trade & Investment estimates a 12 week processing timeframe.

TeeTMI

Queensland have also updated their lists


Changes to QSOLs effective 1 July 2014
27 June 2014

BSMQ is pleased to announce changes to the QSOLs effective 1 July 2014.

To ensure occupations available for nomination by BSMQ reflect the needs of Queensland industry, BSMQ regularly reviews the occupations, specialist skills and mandatory licencing, registration or memberships on our QSOLs. This helps to ensure migrants have a stronger likelihood of securing employment in Queensland.

From 1 July 2014:

- A range of new occupations will be added to our QSOLs
- A new stream is available under the subclass 489 visa for migrants who are already working in regional Queensland under another visa subclass.

Further information can be found on the relevant skills list page.

Transitional arrangements for occupations that have changed or been removed from a QSOL

Expressions of Interest (EOIs) lodged prior to 1 July 2014 will be accepted based on the requirements of the QSOL that is effective until 11:59pm AEST on 30 June 2014. Applicants are required to lodge their complete application by 31 July 2014.

Outstanding applications

If you have already been contacted by BSMQ to provide further information to submit or finalise your application, you have until 31 July 2014 to lodge your final application with BSMQ.

If you are unable to finalise your application as you are waiting for licensing, registration or membership or other mandatory requirements to be able to work in your occupation in Queensland, please provide evidence that you have lodged your application with the relevant authority for these requirements by 31 July 2014.

koonal_s

Thanks for your reply. So should I wait & expect that the occupation will be open for all in coming months.

TeeTMI

South Australia have just updated their lists and there are changes that may benefit people already working in the state and/or who have family in the state.

Migration updates 2014/15 program year

Immigration South Australia is using data from SkillSelect to identify eligible applicants and inviting them to apply for state nomination. Find out more about the application process here.

The number of available state nomination places (planning levels) are now calculated at the time of submission rather than time of decision, meaning your application will no longer be refused based on planning levels.

South Australian State Occupation List
The new occupation lists for the 2014/15 program year are available on our website. Below are some of the new occupations added to the State Occupation List:

• Advertising Manager
• Regional Education Manager
• Special needs teacher
• Art Administrator or Manager
• Nurse Practitioner
• Finance Broker
• Financial Investment Manager

View the full list here.

IELTS requirements (for most occupations) have been reduced to six in each band score to align with DIBP requirements. All score requirements are published on the State Occupation List.

We're recognising applicants' commitment to South Australia

Applicants who have worked in South Australia for the last 12 months in a skilled occupation* have access to a more extensive occupation list. View point 5 and 6 in the eligibility requirements section.

International graduates of South Australia
We’ve reduced the skilled work experience requirement from 30 hours per week to 20 hours per week.
View point 5, 6 and 8 in the eligibility requirements section.

TeeTMI

Western Australia is currently evaluating a range of occupations on their sponsored occupations list and have currently marked these as unavailable until the review has been finalised.

121213 Fruit or nut grower
121216 Mixed crop farmer
121221 Vegetable grower
121321 Poultry farmer
133513 Production manager (mining)
231211 Master fisher
231212 Ship’s engineer
231213 Ship’s master
231214 Ship’s officer
232611 Urban and regional planner
233111 Chemical engineer
233211 Civil engineer
233212 Geotechnical engineer
233214 Structural engineer
233215 Transport engineer
233311 Electrical engineer
233512 Mechanical engineer
233513 Production or plant engineer
233611 Mining engineer (excluding petroleum)
233612 Petroleum engineer
233912 Agricultural engineer
234111 Agricultural consultant
234112 Agricultural scientist
234211 Chemist
234611 Medical laboratory scientist
251312 Occupational health and safety adviser
252312 Dentist
254211 Nurse educator
254311 Nurse manager
263111 Computer network and systems engineer
272311 Clinical psychologist
272399 Psychologists nec
272413 Translator
272511 Social worker
312211 Civil engineering draftsperson
312212 Civil engineering technician
312311 Electrical engineering draftsperson
312312 Electrical engineering technician
321111 Automotive electrician
321212 Diesel motor mechanic
322211 Sheetmetal trades worker
322312 Pressure welder
322313 Welder (first class)
323212 Fitter and turner
323213 Fitter-Welder
323214 Metal machinist (first class)
324111 Panelbeater
324311 Vehicle painter
342211 Electrical linesworker
351111 Baker
351112 Pastrycook
351211 Butcher or smallgoods maker
351311 Chef
361311 Veterinary nurse
451211 Driving Instructor
121318 Pig farmer
133511 Production manager (forestry)
135112 ICT project manager
135199 ICT managers nec
139911 Arts administrator or manager
149112 Fitness centre manager
149113 Sports centre manager
224212 Gallery or museum curator
224214 Records manager
233999 Engineering professionals nec
234212 Food technologist
234311 Conservation officer
234312 Environmental consultant
234314 Park ranger
272112 Drug and alcohol counsellor
272114 Rehabilitation counsellor
272613 Welfare worker
312114 Construction estimator
312511 Mechanical engineering draftsperson
323215 Textile, clothing and footwear mechanic
324211 Vehicle body builder
331212 Carpenter
332211 Painting trades worker
333211 Fibrous plasterer
333212 Solid plasterer
333411 Wall and floor tiler
334111 Plumber (general)
334114 Gasfitter
342313 Electronic equipment trades worker
342314 Electronic instrument trades worker (general)
342315 Electronic instrument trades worker (special class)
362211 Gardener (general)
394213 Wood machinist
399999 Technicians and trades workers nec
441211 Emergency service worker

kkasunperera

Hi Tee
You were very correct about the competition for NSW-SS application. Today NSW opened the online application system, within 4 hours all the 1000 places were filled .

I just managed to sneak in and submit the application .

smuksud

Where is the Apply Online link...?? Can't find it in NSW Website.

kkasunperera

See their website- Skilled nominated migration - NSW Trade & Investment: Business in NSW

NSW opened the Skilled – Nominated (subclass 190) program to significant demand on 14 July 2014. The full intake of 1000 applications for the first application quarter was quickly generated and applications for the first intake are now closed.

NSW is currently reviewing the applications received and will make an announcement regarding further opening in due course.

spouse of scouse

Good luck!

TeeTMI

Well done on managing to get the application in!

The next round is expected to open in October. Unless they change the way the system operates given the massive amount of applications yesterday.

Veronika

I am not sure if anyone has posted this up yet:

The ACT (Canberra) have released a new list and have also added some additional criteria that will now have to be satisfied by state nomination applicants.

The new list and new criteria can be found here:

ACT Occupation List - Migrating - Canberra - Create your future

Cheerio,
Veronika

TeeTMI

The NSW State Government have provided information for the October intake of applications for NSW sponsorship under the SC190 visa.
- NSW intake will open on 22 October
- 1,000 places available
- Revised NSW Skilled Occupation List (excluding some occupations including Accountants and many ICT occupations, which accounted for 75% of the applications in the first intake)

TeeTMI

After the awful quota system last year NSW are changing their state sponsorship methd for 2015.

In addition to requiring an occupation on their occupations list NSW will now have a ranking system based on their core criteria: points, English, employment.

NSW have just released their updated list for state sponsorship. There are two new lists one for the 190 and another for the 489.

NSW state "The lists will be amended from time to time according to the skills needs in NSW. In some cases, NSW may need to limit the number of invitations to certain occupations to ensure that places allocated under the program align to the skills needs of NSW."

TeeTMI

ACT have updated their state sponsorship lists.

The following occupations have closed: All medical specialists (except general practitioners); surveyors; engineers; complimentary health therapists and optometrists.

The following occupations have opened: mechanics; welfare workers, building associates and plumbers.

TeeTMI

South Australia State Sponsorship Fees:

SA have announced that some time after 15 March 2015 South Australia will be charging a processing fee for nomination applications for the following visas:
State nominated skilled – 190 permanent: $200
State nominated skilled – 489 regional provisional: $200
Business 188 provisional: $500
Business permanent 888/892/893: $750
Business 132 permanent: $750
Business retiree 405: $500