New immigration rules now effective for South Australia

South Australia has implemented new immigration rules that have now become effective. Also, it has also published the new Skilled Occupations List as well as Supplementary List. An expanded SNOL - State Nominated Occupation List has been announced for 2019-20. 275 Occupations are now available for applicants living in South Australia or overseas.

The changes must be noted by all applicants of State Sponsorship from South Australia through Subclasses 489 and 190 Visas. The occupations that feature on the SNOL include Trade, STEM, Social Welfare, ICT, and Health.

Below is the brief of the new immigration rules that have become operational from July 2019:

High points:

SA continues to sponsor through High Points who have at least 80 points. This is on the point’s test of the Home Affairs Department inclusive of points for state nomination.

There are allocations for the category of High Points. The minimum required points can increase during the program year. Certain occupations can also be closed for nomination under High Points, as quoted by the SBS.

ICT occupations:

ICT occupations applicants will be needed to have at least 75 points. This is on the point’s test of the Home Affairs Department inclusive of ACS Skills assessment. It is also inclusive of points for state nomination.

However, applicants under 2 categories are required to have 65 points for occupations under ICT. These are:

•    Currently working in South Australia

•    Overseas graduates of South Australia

International students who have been long-term residents of South Australia:

Immigration SA will continue with the category long-term resident of South Australia. This policy acknowledges the former and existing students who have remained and contributed to SA. It is for many years demonstrating their continued commitment to SA.

A small change has been implemented. Overseas students who have stayed in South Australia for a continuous 7 years in the past can apply.

Immigration South Australia will offer State Nomination under Provisional Subclass 489 Visa to an applicant who:

•    Is a former or current overseas student staying in SA

•    Has stayed in SA continuously for the past 7 years at the time of filing the application and continues to live in the state

•    Is working currently in SA in any occupation for minimum past 3 months for at least 40 hours fortnightly that is not necessarily at skill level; or

•    Pursuing a course that has a duration of at least 1 year in South Australia

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