Immigration Solutions have received an update from the Victorian Govenment today, the highlights of which are as follows:
Victoria is updating it’s occupation lists. The new lists will be available tomorrow (21 September 2011) by 5:30 pm. The update also states that all occupations including ICT occupations will be open for sponsorship as soon as the new lists are published.
A new system to warn applicants of occupations closing before the end of the program year is also being introduced.
In 2010-11 Victoria attracted more than 4,000 skilled migrants and their dependents. This year they seek to attract upto 6,000 migrants.
Victoria has two occupation lists which relate to specific visas:
- State Sponsorship Occupation List for Victoria
Last updated: 06 Jun 2012- Skilled Nominated (190) visa
- Skilled Regional (489) visa.
- State Sponsorship Occupation List for Graduates in Victoria
Last updated: 05 Jun 2012- Skilled-Sponsored (886) visa.
