The new subclass 482 TSS visa has replaced the subclass 457 visa.

This is the 10 Things you need to know about the 482 visa.

Australian Immigration News Video May 2018 - SAF, TSS 482, Regional Visas

Recently Work Visa Lawyers had the opportunity to host an intern as part of the internship programme jointly organised by the Australia China Busines Council (ACBC) SA and the University of Adelaide. We received an intern from the University of Adelaide, Alice Zhu and she performed the following for Work Visa Lawyers as part of her internship:

• provide insights for social media marketing for China
• help arrange posts to the Work Visa Lawyers Weibo account
• analyse and suggest Chinese social media engagement strategies for the business to adopt

In addition to the above Alice managed to produce a video on her own which shares the experience and feelings of a Chinese international student in Adelaide. The video showcases some of the tourist attractions in South Australia, including:

• Hanhdorf
• Adelaide Central Market
• Chinatown
• Glenelg
• Victor Harbour
• Yankalilla
• Kangaroo Island

It is our pleasure to present to you the video made by Alice below:

You can copy and paste the link below into your browser if you are unable to view the video here.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGc6hC6XXk8&feature=youtu.be

For viewers in China you can also view the video on the Work Visa Lawyers Youku account via the link below:

YouKu: http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMTY2MDIxNDE2MA==.html#paction

Work Visa Lawyers would like to convey our thanks to ACBC-SA and the University of Adelaide for taking the initiative and making the effort to introduce this internship programme. The internship programme is an excellent platform to allow international graduates here in SA to help Australian businesses become China-ready, and gain practical work experience at the same time. We also thank Alice for her excellent work and contribution during her short time with us.

Principal Migration Agent and Lawyer Chris Johnston with intern Alice Zhu

If you would like to know more, or have an Australia-China visa or migration related enquiry, please feel free to contact Work Visa Lawyers at:

(08) 8351 9956 or +61 8 8351 9956

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Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) has opened a consultation on the new Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). The Core Skills is one of the pathways in the Skills in Demand Visa introduced in the Migration Strategy, released in December 2023.

The Core Skills Visa seems set to replace the current 482 employer-sponsored visa and will have similar requirements to the 482 visa. Click here to check the 482 Occupation List.

The Draft Core Skills Occupations List is an important component of Australia's evolving migration strategy. This draft list categorizes occupations into different streams based on their importance to the economy and the current labor demand, providing a structured approach to manage employer-sponsored migration more effectively.

Core Skills Occupation List

The Core Skills Occupation List is being designed to identify occupations that are essential for Australia’s economic health, particularly those that are in shortage and can benefit from employer-sponsored migration. The list is split into three categories:

1. Confident On List – Occupations that Jobs and Skills Australia is certain should remain on the list.

Occupations such as Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Diesel Motor Mechanic, and IT Network Administrator are on the Confident On List.

2. Confident Off List – Occupations recommended for removal based on current labor market insights.

Occupations such as Cafe or Restaurant Manager, Cattle Farmer, ICT Project Manager, and Real Estate Representative are on the Confident Off List.

3. Targeted for Consultation – Occupations that require further input from stakeholders to determine their necessity and priority.

Occupations such as Chef, Cook, Finance Manager, Web Designer, Hairdresser, and Marketing Specialist are on the Targeted for Consultation List.

Public Consultation Open for the Draft Core Skills Occupations List

The draft Core Skills Occupations List is currently open for public consultation, providing a unique opportunity for stakeholders to influence Australia’s migration landscape. Participants can provide feedback through surveys, submissions, and other forms of engagement as outlined by Jobs and Skills Australia.

The consultation process is a critical step in ensuring that the Core Skills Occupations List is well-rounded and effective in meeting the strategic objectives of Australia's migration and labor policies. Engaging in this process is a way for stakeholders to contribute to the policy-making process, ensuring that their voices are heard and their concerns are addressed.

The JSA notes that this is a draft list and further surveys, submissions, bilateral meetings, and qualitative analysis will be undertaken on the list with the closing date for submissions of 10 May 2024.

Guidelines on the timeline for the release of the final list and for lodging submissions are available on the JSA webpage. 

As soon as the Core Skills Occupation List is available, we will update it on our website.

Skills in Demand Visa

The Migration Strategy, released in December 2023, introduced the Skills in Demand Visa. There are three new types of temporary work visas focusing on clear pathways to Australian permanent residency and aiming to alleviate labor shortages. 

The three new pathways are called Specialist Skills, Core Skills, and Essential Skills.

You can find more information about the Skills in Demand Visa here.

Do you need help with an Australian visa application?

Our team of experienced Immigration Lawyers and Migration Agents look forward to assisting you with your visa application.

Based in Adelaide, South Australia, we provide Australian Immigration advice to people and businesses from all over the world.

You can book an appointment online or call us at (+61) 8 8351 9956.

Sources:

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/programs-subsite/migration-strategy/Documents/migration-strategy.pdf

https://www.jobsandskills.gov.au/topics/migration-strategy/draft-core-skills-occupations-list-csol-consultation