In line with the Australian Government’s “job readiness” policy and subsequent changes to Australian Migration rules that came into effect on 1 January 2010 (see our previous news update), the Minister for Immigration has now released a list of occupations that are affected by the new changes.

The full list of occupations can be found here: List of Skilled Occupations for Skilled Assessment: Skilled Occupations List for Assessments

All applicants with occupations on this list who are applying for an offshore Skilled visa will now have to meet the work experience (at least 12 months of recent work experience at a skilled level) requirement in that occupation.

Similarly, onshore applicants with occupations on this list will be required to meet the job ready requirement as part of their skills assessment which now includes a 12 month recent work experience requirement.

If you applied for your visa before 1 January 2010, and you lodged a valid application at the time, you are not affected by these changes.

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