These include:
- Adding further occupations to their SNOL
- Simplifying the state nomination process, including receiving an invitation within 2 business days if you are selected for state nomination.
- State nomination places will now be calculated on time of submission rather than time of decisions, so applications will not be refused due to planning levels being exhausted.
- Recognising applicants commitment to SA:
- Those who have worked in that state for at least 12 months in a skilled occupation, will have access to a more extensive occupation list,
- Graduates of SA universities access to the SA Graduate List of occupations,
- Graduates of SA VET courses access to occupations with ‘special conditions’ on the State Occupation List.
- Reductions in IELTS scores to 6 in each band to align with DIBP requirements, except for Health and Education Professionals who remain at 7 in each band.
- Allowing international graduates of SA graduates access to a work experience waiver if they are currently working 20 hours per week in SA their nominated or closely related occupation.
- Skills assessment validity requirements have also been changed to align with the recent DIBP changes.
Further detail can be found on the South Australia Immigration website
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