Steven O'Neil

All

For those people looking at applying for skilled migration under the points test, there have been some significant new additions to the MODL that are being gazetted by DIMIA.

Anyone who appears on the list below will gain at least 15 additional points in the points test from September 8th. We believe this will also be for existing applications if you have not yet been points tested yet ..



Occupation ASCO 2 CODE

Professionals
Accountants 2211
Medical Practitioners - General Medical Practitioners 2311-11
Specialist Medical Practitioners 2312
Registered Nurses 2323
Registered Midwives 2324
Registered Mental Health Nurses 2325
Hospital Pharmacists 2382-11
Retail Pharmacists 2382-15
Occupational Therapists 2383
Physiotherapists 2391-11
Medical Diagnostic Radiographers 2385
Radiation Therapists 2391-13
Sonographers 2391-17

Associate Professionals
Chefs (excluding Commis Chef)* 3322 (part)

Tradespersons
Metal Fitter 4112-11
Metal Machinist 4112-13
Toolmaker 4113-11
Metal Fabricator 4122-11
Welder 4122-15
Sheet Metal Worker 4124-11
Motor Mechanic 4211-11
Automotive Electrician 4212-11
Panel Beater 4213-11
Vehicle Painter 4214-11
Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanics 4312-11
Pastry Cook 4512-13
Hairdressers** 4931-11
Furniture Upholsterer 4942-11

* Chefs would normally be expected to have a relevant trade certificate or higher qualification, and at least 3 years
relevant experience following the completion of that formal qualification.
** Hairdressers would normally be expected to have a relevant trade certificate or higher qualification, and at least 3 years
relevant experience following the completion of that formal qualification.


Regards

Steven O'Neil
Iscah Migration
www.iscah.com
[email protected]

devkop

I have applied for subclass 880 on 6th August and my asco code is 2211-11 Accountant and i meet the pass mark of 115.

i have been allocated a CO and he requested form 1221. Does that mean my appl has already been points tested.

how long does it take after the submission of form 1221 to finalize subclass 880 applications.

Thanks

Steven O'Neil

Hi

Most accountant graduates in Australia aged under 30 and with good english will meet the current 880 passmark of 115 points. And so this change to MODL will not effect benefit you any further.

If a case officer is asking for a 1221 then it means they may have been able to finalise the case then if that had been there. The fact that it was not means that they will have to relook at it later when they get time. This could be anything from 1-5 months as they are trying to process 'fully documented' applications as quickly as possible.

regards

Steven O'Neil
Perth
www.iscah.com
[email protected]

devkop

Thanx Steve,

would calling up my CO help, or they would get pissed off if i called him up.
thanks for ur feedback anyway

rgds
dev

Steven O'Neil

Hi Dev

I wouldn't. If it is still in their processing time they are unlikely to answer. (7 months).

Regards

Steven O'Neil

JAJ

And no-one starting to study in Australia now can rely on MODL points 2-3 years down the line.

Taking the cue from what they've done with hairdressers, it's entirely possible they might make MODL points for accountants contingent on having an Australian or recognised overseas professional qualification, or some additional work experience.

I personally don't think it especially realistic to consider a fresh graduate with a bachelors degree (and not even CPA or CA yet) to be a fully qualified accountant. Nor do most employers, I'd think.

Jeremy

devkop

thats true jeremy.. i completed my master of professional acct from UTS, sydney and am now an associate member of both CPA Australia and ICAA.

one cannot rely on MODL as it changes every 3-4 months.

i applied a month ago for my subclass 880. just waiting to see the grant letter. was requested form 1221, 2 weeks ago.

shillo

Whats form 1221 ???

anything we sould know about??

Cheers

Shillo

George Lombard

Hi Steve,

Don't forget that there's a new SOL and the new SASSL also being announced tomorrow.

Cheers,

George Lombard

Gravyman

Hi George

Sorry to sound a bit thick but what is the SASSL

Graham

George Lombard

Hi Graham,

The Sydney Area Skills Shortage List. I mentioned it earlier today in a thread about accountants going onto the MODL before Steve posted about the MODL, so perhaps you haven't scrolled back that far.

Cheers,

George Lombard

www.austimmigration.com.au

Gravyman

Thanks George

Steven O'Neil

Hi George

Yes, thanks for that, is an actionpacked time in Immigration laws at the moment.

For those interested there have been

1) Some new occupations added to the SOL
2) And new applicants for the sponsored 138 visa who have relatives in Sydney will need to ensure their occupation is on the Sydney and Selected Areas Skilled Shortage List (SASSL)

Full details are on DIMIA's website at ..

www.immi.gov.au/migration/skilled/index.htm

Regards

Steven O'Neil
www.iscah.com
[email protected]