The 2024-25 Skilled Migration State Nomination Program in Tasmania will commence on August 1, 2024, at noon, marking a significant update to the state’s migration policies. This update includes new eligibility requirements, changes to priority attributes, and adjustments to service fees.
Here’s an in-depth look at what’s new for this program year:
Changes to Priority Attributes
Reduction of Green Attributes: Previously high-priority green attributes are now less significant.
Introduction of Orange-Plus Category: Candidates with at least one orange-plus attribute are prioritized and likely to receive an invitation within six months. More orange-plus attributes result in faster invitations. Employment must be skilled (ANZSCO Skill Levels 1-3) to qualify.
This new system ensures that candidates with green attributes will receive an invitation within eight weeks of submitting their Registration of Interest (ROI).
Subclass 190 and 491 Visa Lists
All occupations listed on the Australian Government’s subclass 190 and 491 visa lists remain eligible for nomination through at least one available program pathway. This ensures that candidates in these occupations can still pursue nomination opportunities regardless of any recent changes.
TOSOL Expansion
The Tasmanian Onshore Skilled Occupation List has been updated with 18 new occupation groups, adding 78 individual occupations. This expansion is designed to address current recruitment challenges and attract skilled migrants for permanent residency under the subclass 190 Tasmanian Skilled Employment pathway. Key additions include:
1311 - Advertising, Public Relations, and Sales Managers
1322 - Finance Managers
1342 - Health and Welfare Services Managers
1351 - ICT Managers
2223 - Financial Investment Advisers and Managers
2321 - Architects and Landscape Architects
2325 - Interior Designers
2343 - Environmental Scientists
3112 - Medical Technicians
3611 - Animal Attendants and Trainers
4111 - Ambulance Officers and Paramedics
5996 - Insurance Investigators, Loss Adjusters, and Risk Surveyors
Candidates with a relevant skills assessment and direct employment in any of these newly listed occupations may qualify for subclass 190 nomination after six months of work.
Critical Roles List
The critical roles list, which prioritizes invitations for nomination based on employment in highly skilled positions, has undergone significant updates. Thirty-seven (37) new occupations have been added to this list, while Thirty (30) have been removed. However, the removal of these occupations has a minimal impact since all candidates working within their skills assessment areas continue to be considered high priority for nomination. Furthermore, the occupations that were removed from the critical roles list are still deemed a high priority and are included in the updated Tasmanian Onshore Skilled Occupation List.
ADDED | REMOVED |
135111 Chief Information Officer 135112 ICT Project Manager 135199 ICT Managers NEC 224211 Archivist 224212 Gallery or Museum Curator 224213 Health Information Manager 224214 Records Manager 233311 Electrical Engineer 233411 Electronics Engineer 233911 Aeronautical Engineer 233912 Agricultural Engineer 233913 Biomedical Engineer 233914 Engineering Technologist 233915 Environmental Engineer 233916 Naval Architect / Marine Designer 233999 Engineering Professionals NEC 234211 Chemist 234212 Food Technologist 234213 Wine Maker 261111 ICT Business Analyst 261112 Systems Analyst 261113 User Experience Designer (ICT) 261211 Multimedia Specialist 261212 Web Developer 263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer 263112 Network Administrator 263113 Network Analyst 263211 ICT Quality Assurance Engineer 263212 ICT Support Engineer 263213 ICT Systems Test Engineer 263299 ICT Support and Test Engineers NEC 411211 Dental Hygienist 411212 Dental Prosthetist 411213 Dental Technician 411214 Dental Therapist 411311 Diversional Therapist 411411 Enrolled Nurse | 133111 Construction Project Manager 133112 Project Builder 133211 Engineering Manager 232212 Surveyor 232213 Cartographer 232214 Other Spatial Scientist 232411 Graphic Designer 232412 Illustrator 232413 Multimedia Designer 232414 Web Designer 233211 Civil Engineer 233212 Geotechnical Engineer 233213 Quantity Surveyor 233214 Structural Engineer 233215 Transport Engineer 234111 Agricultural Consultant 234113 Forester / Forest Scientist 234711 Veterinarian 252111 Chiropractor 252112 Osteopath 311112 Agricultural and Agritech 312111 Architectural Draftsperson 312113 Building Inspector 312114 Construction Estimator 312116 Surveying or Spatial Science 312199 Architectural, Building, and Surveying Technicians NEC 312211 Civil Engineering Draftsperson 312212 Civil Engineering Technician 312511 Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson 312512 Mechanical Engineering Technician |
Updates to Income Thresholds and Service Fees
The program now reflects updated income thresholds based on the latest Australian average and median earnings and changes to the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold. Additionally, the service fee for applying for nomination has increased to $360 plus $36 GST. Submission of Registration of interest is free of charge.
Enhanced Policy Guidance
Significant changes have been made to the Additional Information, Exclusions, and Definitions section on the Migration Tasmania website:
Income Thresholds: Updated to align with the latest economic data and the new Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold.
Excluded Business Operations: Clarifications regarding parcel delivery contracting services (e.g., Australia Post, Aramex) are now accepted as employment if the applicant has a related skills assessment or at least two years prior experience.
Indicators of Skilled Employment: Additional guidance on what constitutes skilled employment, including roles that match ANZSCO Skill Levels 1, 2, or 3, and pay rates above the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold.
Qualification Requirements: Specific details on qualifications or experience needed for ANZSCO Skill Levels 4 and 5 roles. For instance, if using employment in a role equivalent to ANZSCO Skill Level 4 or 5 to meet requirements, relevant qualifications or at least 12 months of experience are required.
Employment Related to Study: Guidance on demonstrating how employment is directly related to Tasmanian study, such as providing a job description or advertisement that aligns with the qualifications obtained.
Job Interviews Related to Study: Clarification that job interviews can only be claimed if the applicant is not currently in skilled employment.
Genuine Employment Indicators: New indicators of concern regarding employment claims that may lead to deeper checks by migration officers.
Transition from the Previous Program Year
Applications lodged or invited before 12pm on August 1, 2024, will continue to be processed under the previous program’s requirements. Registrations of Interest submitted before July 1, 2024, will remain valid for the 2024-25 program year up until their six-month expiry date or until an invitation to apply is issued. Candidates who believe the new requirements could benefit them may choose to withdraw their existing ROI and submit a new one.
Please note that immigration regulations may change over time. To ensure you meet the current eligibility criteria and receive personalized guidance, we recommend consulting with Australian Portal Immigration. You can book your appointment here.
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