New Skilled Migration Eligibility List released

On Monday 17 May, the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, the Hon Chris Evans, released the new Skilled Occupation List (SOL) for independent skilled migration.

Only people with relevant qualifications in occupations listed on the SOL will be eligible for independent general skilled migration (as distinct from employer or state-sponsored temporary migration visas) as of 1 July 2010. Of particular relevance to our industry are the following:

233212 Geotechnical engineer
233111 Chemical engineer
233611 Mining engineer (excluding petroleum)
233915 Environmental engineer
233112 Materials engineer
233211 Civil engineer
233512 Mechanical engineer
233513 Production or plant engineer
233914 Engineering technologist

The SOL list can be viewed at: http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/pdf/new-list-of-occupations.pdf.

Skills Australia will publish on its website: www.skillsaustralia.gov.au the evidence and analysis for each listed occupation in coming weeks.