What is Australia Skilled Occupation List?
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Australia's Skilled Occupation List (SOL) determines which occupations are eligible for skilled migration visas (189, 190, 491, 482). Updated regularly by the Department of Home Affairs. Applicants must have their occupation on the relevant list and pass a Skills Assessment by the designated assessing authority.
Australia Skilled Occupation List — Full Explanation
Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL): eligible for 189, 190, 491, and 482 TSS. Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL): eligible for 190 and 491 only. Check your occupation code and assessing authority (e.g., Engineers Australia for engineers, ACS for IT professionals, ANMAC for nurses).
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