Updates coming into effect on July 1st, 2014
ENS/ RSMS Update:
On 1 July 2014 the Regulation 5.19, which provides policy advice concerning the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) (subclass 186) and Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS)(subclass 187) nomination legislation will be updated.
A major change to the provided policy advice will be the alterations made to the requirements under the Temporary Residence Transition stream when demonstrating two years' work with the same employer.
The department has determined that the previous policy which utilised section 50AAA of the Corporations Act 2001 was too restrictive, particularly where businesses have undergone change in the form of restructures, takeovers and sales.
In simple terms, the current policy is such that when demonstrating two years work experience one has to provide evidence that one has continuously worked for the same company with the same ABN number, once the changes come into effect the policy will be expanded to include applicants who have been working for the same company regardless of any company restructuring like changing ABN etc. The updated policy advice will apply to all applications on hand at 1 July 2014, as well as all applications lodged from this date onward.
UPDATED REGULATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING:
SKILLED OCCUPATION LIST
As already reported in previous issues of IMMIGRATIONews; the following changes will apply to applications made for Skilled Visas on or after 1 July 2014.
Occupations added to the SOL
The following occupations will be added to the SOL:
- Chef (Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) 351311)
- Bricklayer (ANZSCO 331111)
- Wall and Floor Tiler (ANZSCO 333411)
Occupations added to the CSOL
The following occupations will be added to the CSOL:
- Hydrogeologist (ANZSCO 234413)
- Exercise Physiologist (ANZSCO 234915)
You can access an updated version of Migration Regulations regarding the Skilled Occupation List here
STUDENT VISA ASSESSMENT LEVEL COUNTRIES UPDATE
You can access updates regarding Student Visa Assessment Levels for various countries here.
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