Further expansion of PMSOL
In September 2020, in response to COVID-19, the Government announced the creation of a new Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL). This contains a list of occupations which are considered critical for Australia’s economic recovery from COVID-19. Employer sponsored nominations and visa applications with an occupation on PMSOL are given priority processing and are more likely to be granted exemptions from the current border closures. In light of these significant ad
Opening of Victoria's Skilled Migration Program
On 7 July 2021 Victoria opened its Skilled Migration Program for 2021-21. The Department of Home Affairs has provided Victoria with 3,500 subclass 190 places, and 500 subclass 491 places. Victoria has announced that they will be selecting candidates who are currently living and working in Victoria in the following target sectors: · Health · Medical research · Life sciences · Digital · Agri-food · Advanced Manufacturing · New energy, emissions reduction and circular economy Fu