06/12/2024
🌟 Introducing the New Skills in Demand (SID) Visa & Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) 🌟
📢 Big changes are coming to Australia’s migration system, starting 7 December 2024. The Skills in Demand (SID) Visa and the new Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) mark a transformative step in addressing Australia’s workforce needs while simplifying the migration process.
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Read on to learn about the details, benefits, and opportunities this update offers:
🔍 Skills in Demand (SID) Visa: A Game Changer for Skilled Migration
The SID Visa is the Subclass 482 visa’s replacement, designed to create a more flexible and targeted migration framework.
Here's what makes it revolutionary:
1. Enhanced Pathways to Permanent Residency (PR):
• SID visa holders gain access to the Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) stream of the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS 186) visa.
• All periods of sponsored employment count toward meeting PR requirements.
2. Simplified Work Experience Requirements:
• Applicants need only 1 year of relevant full-time work experience (or equivalent) within the past 5 years. This is a significant reduction from the 2-year requirement under the TSS visa.
3. Salary Thresholds That Reflect Market Needs:
• Core Skills Income Threshold: AUD $73,150 (indexed annually).
• Specialist Skills Income Threshold: AUD $135,000 (indexed annually).
4. Two Targeted Streams:
• Core Skills Stream: Covers occupations listed on the CSOL.
• Specialist Skills Stream: Supports high-demand roles requiring advanced skills, with higher salary benchmarks.
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📋 Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL): The New Standard
The CSOL replaces outdated and complex occupation lists with a single list of 456 occupations. It was developed based on extensive labor market analysis and industry consultations by Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA).
Key Benefits of the CSOL:
• Temporary Migration Access: SID visa applicants can apply for occupations listed.
• Direct Entry PR Pathways: ENS (186) applicants benefit from CSOL-aligned eligibility.
• Employer Convenience: Simplifies the nomination process for businesses needing skilled professionals.
🔗 View the Full CSOL List:https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/Documents/core-sol.pdf
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🛠️ Employer Sponsorship Obligations: Keeping it Simple Yet Effective
Employers sponsoring SID Visa holders must comply with the updated regulations, which include:
• Ensuring a genuine need for the nominated position.
• Demonstrating the financial capacity to employ the nominee for the visa duration.
• Meeting the relevant salary thresholds (Core Skills or Specialist Skills).
• Aligning with labor market mobility reforms introduced on 1 July 2024, as per the Migration Amendment (Work-Related Visa Conditions) Regulations 2024.
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⚖️ For Current TSS Visa Holders:
If your occupation is not listed on the CSOL, you may:
• Retain PR eligibility via the TRT stream under ENS (186), subject to meeting other criteria.
• Leverage enhanced mobility provisions to secure new employment, apply for alternate visa pathways, or exit Australia if required.
🔹 Applications Submitted Before 7 December 2024:
These will be processed under the existing TSS visa rules.
🔹 Applications Submitted On or After 7 December 2024:
These will follow the new SID Visa regulations.
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🕒 Transition & System Maintenance
To implement the SID Visa and CSOL, ImmiAccount will be undergoing maintenance:
📅 6 December 2024, 8:30 PM (AEDT) to 7 December 2024, 12 Noon (AEDT)
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💡 Why the SID Visa Matters:
The SID Visa and CSOL aim to create a more responsive migration system, better aligned with Australia's economic priorities and workforce needs. These changes ensure a fairer, more efficient process for applicants and employers alike.
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🔗 Helpful Links:
• Skills in Demand Visa Overview: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/news-media/archive/article?itemId=1269
• CSOL Occupation List PDF:https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/Documents/core-sol.pdf
• Migration amendment (Legislative instrument ): https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2024L01585/asmade/text
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📞 How We Can Help:
At Aussie Academics & Migration Services (A2MS), we are here to help you navigate these changes. Whether you’re an employer looking to sponsor skilled workers or a professional seeking new opportunities in Australia, we’ll provide personalized guidance every step of the way.
📍 Visit Us: GO1, 450 Pulteney Street, Adelaide, South Australia 5000
💬 Contact Us: +61-8-70948094
🌎 Website: www.a2ms.com.au
📧 Email: [email protected]
🚀 A2MS: Your Trusted Partner in Australian Migration
