Latest Update! Jobs and Skills Australia recently released a draft proposal regarding the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) reform, divided into three parts:

Occupations Recommended for Retention by JSA (183): Triplets, Civil Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Tax Accountants, Software Developers

Occupations Suggested for Deletion by JSA (214): Copywriters, Financial Brokers, University Teachers, TESOL Teachers

Occupations for Discussion by JSA (307): Accountants, Software Engineers, ICT Business Analysts, Marketing Officers

This reform will affect various industries, and discussions are still ongoing about whose cake gets moved. The discussion is expected to continue until May 10th! Don't panic yet!

Summarizing several questions of interest, let's address them collectively!

❓ What is CSOL?

In the latter half of 2024, the Employer-Sponsored Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa will transition to the Skills in Demand (SID) Visa, categorized into three Pathways based on applicants' salaries and occupations (details in the previous post). The Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) will serve as the Core Skills Pathway for the new employer-sponsored visa, covering occupations with salaries ranging from 70,000 to 135,000 AUD.

❓ Who will be affected?

ŸApplicants earning over 70,000 AUD but not meeting the 135,000 AUD threshold for the 482 Skill Shortage Visa Applicants

Ÿfor occupations trending towards saturation on the Skills Priority List

❓ If the occupation is not on CSOL, can you still apply for employer sponsorship? Is there a Plan B?

- YES, you can try

ŸEmployer Sponsorship 482 Specialist Skills Pathway - No occupation restrictions for salaries exceeding 135,000 AUD

ŸEmployer Sponsorship 482 Essential Skills Pathway - Salaries below 70,000 AUD, through Labor agreement

ŸEmployer Sponsorship 186 - With three years of work experience, direct Permanent Residency

ŸOccupational Assessments for 189, 190, 491 - Through skilled migration (requires good English proficiency)

❓ How can you self-assess