ClanickP

Hi. New to this section of BE but does anyone know of a way to migrate now that Chef has been taken of the SOL?
ClanickP

QLDlover

take a look at states off lists - I know some states such as canberra (ACT) and SA do accept other professions but you have to wait till they announce their list of occupations.
The other way probably would be obtaining a job offer

ClanickP

Thanks for your reply. Job offer might be worth a chase. Is it a case of trawling through job websites and asking if they sponsor overseas workers?
ClanickP

QLDlover

I did a lot of search and applied but did not succeed as I am a simple civil engineer. But if you are so good in your profession or if you are able to offer great service to your employer I think they might get you. I had a friend who was perfect in operating microtuneling machines and got job offer in Austrlia
However, do not give up keep searching.
If you want I ve got some websites for job seekers
what is your profession?

ClanickP

Hi thanks again.
I am a fully qualified Head Chef with experience in large hotels and also very busy short order kitchens as well. I have over ten years experience.
Thanks ClanickP

ClanickP

When you say obtaining a job offer, is that an employer sponsorship? Doesn't employer sponsorship have to be a job which is on the SOL list?

Ozzieland

For a Permanent ENS Visa, the old ENSOL list is still in applicable as this has not been changed.

abeersalik

Dear ClanickP,

Please refer to Senator Chris Evans media release which states:

Migration options remain for chefs and cooks
Tuesday, 18 May 2010

Highly qualified chefs and cooks would continue to be welcome in Australia under a range of migration options, the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Chris Evans, said today.

The minister said the removal of these occupations from the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) would not hinder the industry’s ability to target the skilled workers it needs.

‘The removal of the classifications for chefs and cooks from the Skilled Occupation List will not affect the ability of restaurateurs to bring in qualified staff to meet demand in the industry,’ Senator Evans said.

‘We have reformed the skilled migration system to allow employers to target the skills they need in their businesses.

‘Employers can nominate chefs and cooks on 457 visas, employer-sponsored visas and the new State migration plans.’

Senator Evans said employers were already using the system to recruit qualified staff with almost 1000 cooks and chefs being granted employer-sponsored visas to April 30 in 2009-10. This is a significant increase on the 420 sponsored by employers in 2007-08.

‘Despite more than 4000 chefs and cooks being granted visas under the independent skilled migration program in 2007-08, there were critical shortages in the industry,’ Senator Evans said.

‘Clearly the majority of these people were not working as either cooks or chefs.

‘The changes we have introduced will ensure that only those who have real jobs to go to in the industry will be granted visas.’

Senator Evans said the Government was determined to create a demand-driven migration program which meets the needs of the economy and employers.

As of 31 March this year, there were 3210 cooks and chefs working in Australia on employer-nominated 457 visas.

State and territories can also nominate occupations such as cooks and chefs for inclusion in their individual migration plans.

‘The Government has streamlined the processing arrangements for the employer and state-sponsored visa programs to make it easier and quicker for employers to recruit workers from overseas,’ Senator Evans said.

Following is the weblink:

http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/medi...10/ce10040.htm

Regards

ClanickP

Thank you very much. A very much appreciated reply. All I have to do now is find someone to sponsor me! Clanickp

abeersalik

Good Luck in your Endeavor

Regards