The DHA has announced the release of the new Core Skills Occupations List (CSOL) today, which is intended to apply to the Core Skills stream of the new Skills in Demand (SID) visa. The DHA’s announcement also states that the SID visa will replace the subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa on 7 December 2024. The list (below) includes 456 occupations, with some notable changes from earlier lists.
The CSOL will also apply to the Direct Entry stream of the permanent subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme visa.
Given this announcement, it appears that the Migration Regulations 1994 (Cth) will be amended so as to enable the SID visa to be introduced on 7 December 2024. Any changes that require the involvement of parliament (such as those set out in the Migration Amendment (Strengthening Sponsorship and Nomination Processes) Bill 2024) will be left to next year.
What does this mean? If you have an occupation on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) or Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) for the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa which does not appear on the CSOL, lodge your application as soon as possible. Get in touch if you need urgent advice.
*All information is general information only, as at the date of publication, and should not be interpreted as legal advice. For an accurate and current assessment of your circumstances and visa options, please contact us to receive this advice.
