Wednesday, May 18, 2016

DIBP has Released 2016-17 SOL

Time to catch up with my blog again. It has been quite a while since I last updated this. 

They say that there's no certain typical Australian lifestyle, but I must say that my family and I are really enjoying a high quality of life, that I became too busy dealing with all our day-to-day activities. 

Anyway, I just read an article yesterday afternoon that the Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection has released the 2016-17 Skilled Occupation List (SOL). I just can remember how my wife and I are struggling to understand what is the difference between the Skilled Occupation List and the Consolidated Occupation List (CSOL) before, until we have consulted different Australia migration agencies in Singapore such as NTRUST - thanks to them as they have educated as so much about the entire migration process. 

Going back to the updated SOL, it has come to my understanding that there are nine occupations that have been removed from the list and two were added. The nine occupations are the following:
  • 233611 Mining Engineers
  • 233612 Petroleum Engineers
  • 234912 Metallurgist
  • 251311 Environmental Health Officer
  • 251312 Occupational Health and Safety Adviser
  • 411211 Dental Hygienist
  • 411212 Dental Prosthetist
  • 411213 Dental Technician
  • 411214 Dental Therapist
and the two that were added are:
  • 251912 Orthotists and Prosthetists
  • 252711 Audiologists
Checking the SOL is important if you are planning to go to Australia under skilled migration. You can just simply visit the Immigration Department website to check if your occupation is included in the list or not - a step that we forgot to do before because we are really confused that time on how we should start the entire process of Australian visa application.

I still believe that there are really reliable and registered Australia migration agencies in Singapore or from any part of the world that can help you out in processing your visa application. You just have to be diligent enough to identify which one can help you take your migration plans forward.

For the 2016-17 SOL and CSOL, visit the link below:
https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2016L00800

I will try my very best to update this blog from time to time, as I am really enjoying the thought of me sharing my knowledge or my experience with everyone.