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Afraid i cant take credit for writing this but hope you find it useful. Mark. Before you move 12 months to go Make sure you have at least 2 years left on your passports. Dig out all your personal paperwork, including birth, adoption and marriage certificates, employment refeences, driving licences and qualifications. Apply for your visas Update your CV to make it suitable for the Oz/Kiwi market place. Start job hunting. Put your house on the market. Get your finances in order, consolidate bank accounts and reduce debts. Consider talking to your employer about your migration plans. Talk to your childrens schools about your plans and ask them to prepare hand-over files. Discuss your plans with extended family and friends. 6 months to go Get quotes from removals companies and flights and get them booked. If you are shipping pets, make sure they are fully innoculated and fir to travel. Your vet can advise you. Get quotes and book pet shipment. Sell any unwanted items of furniture and clear out cupboards. Clean and paint any garden tools and furniture you plan to take. Items with soil on will be denied entry at customs. Give formal notice to your employer and ensure you get your P45. Ask your doctor, dentist,optician for your hand-over files. Open an Oz/Kiwi bank account. Set up a trading account with a currency broker. Request credit references from your bank,building society or any other lending agent. Identify temporary accommodation in case your house sells sooner than expected and you have to move out 2 months to go Track down temporary accommodation in Oz/NZ. Book accommodation for each destination on route. Register children in new schools. Book accommodation in OZ/NZ for pets. Start having Goodbye parties now as time runs away at the end. Organise all birthday cards and presents for the next 3 months. Request up to date statements on any endowments, pensions and investments. Depending on your tenancy agreement, give notice to your landlord if renting your property. 1 month to go Give your change of address to your bank, passport office, DVLA, pension company, inland revenue, insurance brokers and accountants. Bring council tax and utilities up to date and cancel accounts for TV, internet, phone and insurance. Go to a car book sale to sell any items you don't want to take with you, or donate them to a charity shop. Arrange all your post to be redirected to a friend or relative. Transfer funds to Oz/NZ. Start packing non essential items. Collect all hand-over files from doctor, dentist, optician, schools etc. Arrange some private health cover for Oz/NZ if required. Pay off any outstanding debts. Close any surplus bank accounts and destroy unwanted cards. Shred any personal records you are not taking and dispose of. Confirm the removalists are booked. Ensure all your relevant paperwork is in a handy travel file. Cancel any redundant direct debits or standing orders. Ask for a copy of your No Claims Bonus from your insurance company. 1 week to go Cancel any newspapers, milk or satellite TV subscriptions. Sell your car, bike, van or any other transport you wont be needing. Cancel car insurance. Buy some currency for each destination on route to Oz/NZ. Throw more Goodbye parties! Ensure that yur gods are either about to leave the UK or are on their way Down Under. Organise any presents and cards your children may want to send to their friends prior to leaving. 1 day to go Make sure transport to the airport is organised and will arrive in plenty of time for the flight. Establish who will be coming to the airport to say goodbye. Pack activity sets and small gifts to amuse young children on the flight. Get a good night's sleep When you get there On arrival Pick up a copy of "On Arrival" magazine at the airport; it contains lots of ideas, information and helpful websites. Collect your hire car and check into your accommodation. Contact people back home to let them know you have arrival safely. Try not to sleep through the day. Set up a Pay-as-you-Go mobile phone to start your off - you can buy a cheap SIM card and use it in your UK phone. Find your nearest internet cafe for property and area research. Take a few days to get over the journey and explore the area. 1 week later Get a tax file number (TFN) for Oz or an IRD number for New Zealand. Contact your new employer to confirm you have arrived. Explore the area or suburb you think you would like to live in and ask the locals as many questions as possible. Meet with rental agents and start reviewing some accommodation property options. Find a solicitor to help with rental or purchase contracts. Consider buying a car sooner rather than later. Used cars are cheap if you don't yet qualify for credit. Get car insurance. Register at a local school and arrange to meet your children's new teachers. Get a landline installed and set up internet access. Invite your neighbours around for drinks and focus on making new friends for you and your children. 1 month later Review your financial position and transfer more funds if required. Set up standing orders for utilities. Register for your local doctor and dentist, and for Medicare (Oz). Meet with mortgage brokers to understand your borrowing capacity. Visit your children's schools to ensure that they have settled in ok. Identify a reliable plumber, electrician and mechanic in your area. Consider re-writing your will. Discuss your first month with your employer and resolve any problems that may have cropped up. Start to attend social functions or join a sports club. Establish a routine and settle into your new life! Not taking credit for typing it out, but had saved it as a word file for future use! If anyone can think of anything else to add to this list just leave a post and i will squeeze it in, thanks.

Hi All, Just wondered if there were any CRAs out there with permanent residency obtained through the skilled migration option. I can't seem to find a skill associated with clinical research. Please help!!

The HMRC publish a list of Qualified Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes (QROPS) around the world. These are arrangements that meet certain criteria and to which the HMRC will allow a transfer to take place. It only includes the arrangements that want their details published, but this should be any commercial scheme really if they want the business! If you are considering transferring pension benefits to an arrangement in Aus, you can check this list to see if the HMRC would permit it. http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/pensionschemes/qrops.pdf Usual warnings about speaking to a qualified financial advisor apply!

Hi everyone! I think I am nearly there with the TRA papers! Can you tell me what you sent to prove that you worked for more than 6 years in the same profession and that you progressively went up in job position? I thought of employers letters saying that I started in a low and supervised position and achived a position of supervisor. But is the word of my employers good enough or should i send something else? I can't thing of anything on the moment and I am a bit worried my papers are incompleted. Thank you.:err:

Hi I just wondered if anyone had or knew where I could get a sort of checklist of things that need doing before the big move...eg contact shipping companies, redirecting post etc etc....... :unsure: Many thanks

Hi all, Can anyone please explain to me why plumbers are on the skills shortage list. I'm looking to come over to Perth next year but on every job site, paper etc there aren't any plumbers jobs advertised. Also is right that if you haven't got a plumbers licence you can only work as a plumbers mate?? Can anyone come back with some answers as I've just started the visa process and am worried that were spending ££££'s and feeling negative with the job propects. Thank you guys Ian

Hi all This list is my compilation of a) what looks like the new SOL, b) the list of occupations for sponsored visas (not ENS) and c) 457 work permits, for applications lodged on/after July 1. Please verify your standing against the offical lists, this is just a personal compilation. Column order is ANZSCO number, Occupations, then 457, Sponsored and Independent. If any occupation is not on any one list it will show as " ---- " Hire A Migrant focuses on the Sponsored and 457 categories, but we also help Independent visa holders too. 111111 - Chief Executive / Managing Director >>> 457 / --- / --- 111211 - Corporate General Manager >>> 457 / Spon / --- 121111 - Aquaculture Farmer >>> 457 / --- / --- 121211 - Cotton Grower >>> 457 / --- / --- 121212 - Flower Grower >>> 457 / --- / --- 121213 - Fruit / Nut Grower >>> 457 / --- / --- 121214 - Grain, Oilseed / Pasture Grower >>> 457 / --- / --- 121215 - Grape Grower >>> 457 / --- / --- 121216 - Mixed Crop Farmer >>> 457 / --- / --- 121218 - Turf Grower >>> 457 / --- / --- 121221 - Vegetable Grower >>> 457 / --- / --- 121299 - Crop Farmers nec >>> 457 / --- / --- 121311 - Apiarist >>> 457 / --- / --- 121312 - Beef Cattle Farmer >>> 457 / --- / --- 121313 - Dairy Cattle Farmer >>> 457 / --- / --- 121314 - Deer Farmer >>> 457 / --- / --- 121315 - Goat Farmer >>> 457 / --- / --- 121316 - Horse Breeder >>> 457 / --- / --- 121317 - Mixed Livestock Farmer >>> 457 / --- / --- 121318 - Pig Farmer >>> 457 / --- / --- 121321 - Poultry Farmer >>> 457 / --- / --- 121322 - Sheep Farmer >>> 457 / --- / --- 121399 - Livestock Farmers nec >>> 457 / --- / --- 121411 - Mixed Crop & Livestock Farmer >>> 457 / --- / --- 131112 - Sales & Marketing Manager >>> 457 / Spon / --- 131113 - Advertising Manager >>> 457 / --- / --- 131114 - Public Relations Manager >>> 457 / --- / --- 132111 - Corporate Services Manager >>> 457 / --- / --- 132211 - Finance Manager >>> 457 / Spon / --- 132311 - Human Resource Manager >>> 457 / Spon / --- 132411 - Policy & Planning Manager >>> 457 / Spon / --- 132511 - Research & Development Manager >>> 457 / Spon / --- 133111 - Construction Project Manager >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 133112 - Project Builder >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 133211 - Engineering Manager >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 133311 - Importer / Exporter >>> 457 / Spon / --- 133312 - Wholesaler >>> 457 / Spon / --- 133411 - Manufacturer >>> 457 / Spon / --- 133511 - Production Manager (Forestry) >>> 457 / --- / --- 133512 - Production Manager (Manufacturing) >>> 457 / Spon / --- 133513 - Production Manager (Mining) >>> 457 / Spon / --- 133611 - Supply & Distribution Manager >>> 457 / Spon / --- 134111 - Child Care Centre Manager >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 134211 - Medical Administrator >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 134212 - Nursing Clinical Director >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 134213 - Primary Health Organisation Manager >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 134214 - Welfare Centre Manager >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 134299 - Health & Welfare Services Managers nec >>> 457 / --- / --- 134311 - School Principal >>> 457 / Spon / --- 134411 - Faculty Head >>> 457 / Spon / --- 134412 - Regional Education Manager >>> 457 / Spon / --- 134499 - Education Managers nec >>> 457 / Spon / --- 135111 - Chief Information Officer >>> 457 / Spon / --- 135112 - ICT Project Manager >>> 457 / --- / --- 135199 - ICT Managers nec >>> 457 / --- / --- 139111 - Commissioned Defence Force Officer --- / Spon / --- 139112 - Commissioned Fire Officer >>> 457 / Spon / --- 139113 - Commissioned Police Officer >>> 457 / Spon / --- 139211 - Senior Non-Commissioned Defence Force Member --- / Spon / --- 139911 - Arts Administrator / Manager >>> 457 / --- / --- 139912 - Environmental Manager >>> 457 / Spon / --- 139913 - Laboratory Manager >>> 457 / Spon / --- 139914 - Quality Assurance Manager >>> 457 / Spon / --- 139915 - Sports Administrator >>> 457 / Spon / --- 139999 - Specialist Managers nec EXCEPT: >>> 457 / Spon / --- 141111 - Café / Restaurant Manager >>> 457 / --- / --- 141211 - Caravan Park & Camping Ground Manager >>> 457 / --- / --- 141311 - Hotel / Motel Manager - Degree >>> 457 / Spon / --- 141311 - Hotel / Motel Manager - Diploma --- / Spon / --- 141411 - Licensed Club Manager >>> 457 / --- / --- 141911 - Bed & Breakfast Operator >>> 457 / --- / --- 141912 - Retirement Village Manager >>> 457 / --- / --- 141999 - Accommodation & Hospitality Managers nec >>> 457 / --- / --- 142112 - Antique Dealer >>> 457 / --- / --- 142113 - Betting Agency Manager >>> 457 / --- / --- 142114 - Hair / Beauty Salon Manager >>> 457 / --- / --- 142115 - Post Office Manager >>> 457 / --- / --- 142116 - Travel Agency Manager >>> 457 / --- / --- 149111 - Amusement Centre Manager >>> 457 / --- / --- 149112 - Fitness Centre Manager >>> 457 / --- / --- 149113 - Sports Centre Manager >>> 457 / --- / --- 149211 - Call / Contact Centre Manager >>> 457 / --- / --- 149212 - Customer Service Manager >>> 457 / --- / --- 149311 - Conference & Event Organiser >>> 457 / --- / --- 149411 - Fleet Manager >>> 457 / --- / --- 149412 - Railway Station Manager >>> 457 / --- / --- 149413 - Transport Company Manager >>> 457 / --- / --- 149912 - Cinema / Theatre Manager >>> 457 / --- / --- 149913 - Facilities Manager >>> 457 / --- / --- 149914 - Financial Institution Branch Manager >>> 457 / Spon / --- 149915 - Equipment Hire Manager >>> 457 / --- / --- 149999 - Hospitality, Retail & Service Managers nec >>> 457 / --- / --- 211111 - Actor >>> 457 / --- / --- 211112 - Dancer / Choreographer >>> 457 / Spon / --- 211113 - Entertainer / Variety Artist >>> 457 / --- / --- 211199 - Actors, Dancers & Other Entertainers nec >>> 457 / --- / --- 211211 - Composer >>> 457 / Spon / --- 211212 - Music Director >>> 457 / Spon / --- 211213 - Musician (Instrumental) >>> 457 / Spon / --- 211214 - Singer >>> 457 / Spon / --- 211299 - Music Professionals nec >>> 457 / --- / --- 211311 - Photographer >>> 457 / Spon / --- 211411 - Painter (Visual Arts) >>> 457 / Spon / --- 211412 - Potter / Ceramic Artist >>> 457 / Spon / --- 211413 - Sculptor >>> 457 / Spon / --- 211499 - Visual Arts & Crafts Professionals nec >>> 457 / Spon / --- 212111 - Artistic Director >>> 457 / Spon / --- 212112 - Media Producer (excluding Video) >>> 457 / Spon / --- 212113 - Radio Presenter >>> 457 / Spon / --- 212114 - Television Presenter >>> 457 / Spon / --- 212211 - Author >>> 457 / --- / --- 212212 - Book / Script Editor >>> 457 / Spon / --- 212311 - Art Director (Film, Television / Stage) >>> 457 / Spon / --- 212312 - Director (Film, Television, Radio / Stage) >>> 457 / Spon / --- 212313 - Director of Photography >>> 457 / Spon / --- 212314 - Film & Video Editor >>> 457 / Spon / --- 212315 - Program Director (Television / Radio) >>> 457 / Spon / --- 212316 - Stage Manager >>> 457 / Spon / --- 212317 - Technical Director >>> 457 / Spon / --- 212318 - Video Producer >>> 457 / --- / --- 212399 - Film, Television, Radio & Stage Directors nec >>> 457 / --- / --- 212411 - Copywriter >>> 457 / Spon / --- 212412 - Newspaper / Periodical Editor >>> 457 / Spon / --- 212413 - Print Journalist >>> 457 / Spon / --- 212414 - Radio Journalist >>> 457 / Spon / --- 212415 - Technical Writer >>> 457 / Spon / --- 212416 - Television Journalist >>> 457 / Spon / --- 212499 - Journalists & Other Writers nec >>> 457 / Spon / --- 221111 - Accountant (General) >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 221112 - Management Accountant >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 221113 - Taxation Accountant >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 221211 - Company Secretary >>> 457 / Spon / --- 221212 - Corporate Treasurer >>> 457 / Spon / --- 221213 - External Auditor >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 221214 - Internal Auditor >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 222111 - Commodities Trader >>> 457 / Spon / --- 222112 - Finance Broker >>> 457 / Spon / --- 222113 - Insurance Broker >>> 457 / Spon / --- 222199 - Financial Brokers nec >>> 457 / Spon / --- 222211 - Financial Market Dealer >>> 457 / Spon / --- 222212 - Futures Trader >>> 457 / Spon / --- 222213 - Stockbroking Dealer >>> 457 / Spon / --- 222299 - Financial Dealers nec >>> 457 / Spon / --- 222311 - Financial Investment Adviser >>> 457 / Spon / --- 222312 - Financial Investment Manager >>> 457 / --- / --- 223111 - Human Resource Adviser >>> 457 / Spon / --- 223112 - Recruitment Consultant >>> 457 / Spon / --- 223113 - Workplace Relations Adviser >>> 457 / Spon / --- 223211 - ICT Trainer >>> 457 / --- / --- 223311 - Training & Development Professional >>> 457 / Spon / --- 224111 - Actuary >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 224112 - Mathematician >>> 457 / Spon / --- 224113 - Statistician >>> 457 / Spon / --- 224211 - Archivist >>> 457 / Spon / --- 224212 - Gallery / Museum Curator >>> 457 / Spon / --- 224213 - Health Information Manager >>> 457 / Spon / --- 224214 - Records Manager >>> 457 / Spon / --- 224311 - Economist >>> 457 / Spon / --- 224411 - Intelligence Officer >>> 457 / Spon / --- 224412 - Policy Analyst >>> 457 / Spon / --- 224511 - Land Economist >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 224512 - Valuer >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 224611 - Librarian >>> 457 / Spon / --- 224711 - Management Consultant >>> 457 / Spon / --- 224712 - Organisation & Methods Analyst >>> 457 / Spon / --- 224911 - Electorate Officer >>> 457 / Spon / --- 224912 - Liaison Officer >>> 457 / --- / --- 224914 - Patents Examiner >>> 457 / Spon / --- 224999 - Information & Organisation Professionals nec >>> 457 / Spon / --- 225111 - Advertising Specialist >>> 457 / Spon / --- 225112 - Market Research Analyst >>> 457 / Spon / --- 225113 - Marketing Specialist >>> 457 / Spon / --- 225211 - ICT Account Manager >>> 457 / --- / --- 225212 - ICT Business Development Manager >>> 457 / --- / --- 225213 - ICT Sales Representative >>> 457 / Spon / --- 225311 - Public Relations Professional >>> 457 / Spon / --- 225411 - Sales Representative (Industrial Products) >>> 457 / Spon / --- 225412 - Sales Representative (Medical & Pharmaceutical Products) >>> 457 / Spon / --- 225499 - Technical Sales Representatives nec --- / Spon / --- 231111 - Aeroplane Pilot >>> 457 / Spon / --- 231112 - Air Traffic Controller >>> 457 / Spon / --- 231113 - Flying Instructor >>> 457 / Spon / --- 231114 - Helicopter Pilot >>> 457 / Spon / --- 231199 - Air Transport Professionals nec >>> 457 / Spon / --- 231211 - Master Fisher >>> 457 / Spon / --- 231212 - Ship's Engineer >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 231213 - Ship's Master >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 231214 - Ship's Officer >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 231215 - Ship's Surveyor >>> 457 / --- / --- 231299 - Marine Transport Professionals nec >>> 457 / --- / --- 232111 - Architect >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 232112 - Landscape Architect --- /Spon / Indep 232212 - Surveyor >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 232213 - Cartographer >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 232214 - Other Spatial Scientist >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 232311 - Fashion Designer >>> 457 / Spon / --- 232312 - Industrial Designer >>> 457 / Spon / --- 232312 - Industrial Designer >>> 457 / --- / --- 232313 - Jewellery Designer >>> 457 / --- / --- 232411 - Graphic Designer >>> 457 / Spon / --- 232412 - Illustrator >>> 457 / Spon / --- 232413 - Multimedia Designer >>> 457 / --- / --- 232414 - Web Designer >>> 457 / --- / --- 232511 - Interior Designer >>> 457 / Spon / --- 232611 - Urban & Regional Planner >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 233111 - Chemical Engineer >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 233112 - Materials Engineer >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 233211 - Civil Engineer >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 233212 - Geotechnical Engineer >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 233213 - Quantity Surveyor >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 233214 - Structural Engineer >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 233215 - Transport Engineer >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 233311 - Electrical Engineer >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 233411 - Electronics Engineer >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 233511 - Industrial Engineer >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 233512 - Mechanical Engineer >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 233513 - Production / Plant Engineer >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 233611 - Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 233612 - Petroleum Engineer >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 233911 - Aeronautical Engineer >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 233912 - Agricultural Engineer >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 233913 - Biomedical Engineer >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 233914 - Engineering Technologist >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 233915 - Environmental Engineer >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 233916 - Naval Architect >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 233999 - Engineering Professional nec >>> 457 / Spon / --- 234111 - Agricultural Consultant >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 234112 - Agricultural Scientist >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 234113 - Forester >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 234211 - Chemist >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 234212 - Food Technologist >>> 457 / --- / --- 234213 - Wine Maker >>> 457 / Spon / --- 234311 - Conservation Officer >>> 457 / --- / --- 234312 - Environmental Consultant >>> 457 / Spon / --- 234313 - Environmental Research Scientist >>> 457 / Spon / --- 234314 - Park Ranger >>> 457 / Spon / --- 234399 - Environmental Scientists nec >>> 457 / Spon / --- 234411 - Geologist >>> 457 / Spon / --- 234412 - Geophysicist >>> 457 / Spon / --- 234511 - Life Scientist (General) >>> 457 / --- / --- 234512 - Anatomist / Physiologist >>> 457 / Spon / --- 234513 - Biochemist >>> 457 / Spon / --- 234514 - Biotechnologist >>> 457 / --- / --- 234515 - Botanist >>> 457 / Spon / --- 234516 - Marine Biologist >>> 457 / Spon / --- 234517 - Microbiologist >>> 457 / Spon / --- 234518 - Zoologist >>> 457 / Spon / --- 234599 - Life Scientists nec >>> 457 / Spon / --- 234611 - Medical Laboratory Scientist >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 234711 - Veterinarian >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 234911 - Conservator >>> 457 / Spon / --- 234912 - Metallurgist >>> 457 / Spon / --- 234913 - Meteorologist >>> 457 / Spon / --- 234914 - Physicist >>> 457 / Spon / --- 234914 - Physicist (Medical) --- / Spon / --- 234999 - Natural & Physical Science Professionals nec >>> 457 / Spon / --- 241111 - Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 241213 - Primary School Teacher >>> 457 / Spon / --- 241311 - Middle School Teacher >>> 457 / --- / --- 241411 - Secondary School Teacher >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 241511 - Special Needs Teacher >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 241512 - Teacher of the Hearing Impaired >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 241513 - Teacher of the Sight Impaired >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 241599 - Special Education Teachers nec >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 242111 - University Lecturer >>> 457 / Spon / --- 242112 - University Tutor >>> 457 / Spon / --- 242211 - Vocational Education Teacher >>> 457 / Spon / --- 242211 - Vocational Education Teacher (trades) --- / Spon / --- 249111 - Education Adviser >>> 457 / Spon / --- 249112 - Education Reviewer >>> 457 / --- / --- 249211 - Art Teacher (Private Tuition) >>> 457 / Spon / --- 249212 - Dance Teacher (Private Tuition) >>> 457 / Spon / --- 249213 - Drama Teacher (Private Tuition) >>> 457 / Spon / --- 249214 - Music Teacher (Private Tuition) >>> 457 / Spon / --- 249299 - Private Tutors & Teachers nec --- / Spon / --- 249311 - Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages >>> 457 / Spon / --- 251111 - Dietitian >>> 457 / Spon / --- 251211 - Medical Diagnostic Radiographer >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 251212 - Medical Radiation Therapist >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 251213 - Nuclear Medicine Technologist >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 251214 - Sonographer >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 251311 - Environmental Health Officer >>> 457 / Spon / --- 251312 - Occupational Health & Safety Adviser >>> 457 / Spon / --- 251411 - Optometrist >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 251412 - Orthoptist >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 251511 - Hospital Pharmacist >>> 457 / Spon / --- 251512 - Industrial Pharmacist >>> 457 / Spon / --- 251513 - Retail Pharmacist >>> 457 / Spon / --- 251911 - Health Promotion Officer >>> 457 / --- / --- 251912 - Orthotist / Prosthetist >>> 457 / Spon / --- 251999 - Health Diagnostic & Promotion Professionals nec >>> 457 / --- / --- 252111 - Chiropractor >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 252112 - Osteopath >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 252211 - Acupuncturist >>> 457 / Spon / --- 252212 - Homoeopath >>> 457 / --- / --- 252213 - Naturopath >>> 457 / Spon / --- 252214 - Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner >>> 457 / --- / --- 252299 - Complementary Health Therapists nec >>> 457 / --- / --- 252311 - Dental Specialist >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 252312 - Dentist >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 252411 - Occupational Therapist >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 252511 - Physiotherapist >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 252611 - Podiatrist >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 252711 - Audiologist >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 252712 - Speech Pathologist >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 253111 - General Medical Practitioner >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 253112 - Resident Medical Officer >>> 457 / --- / --- 253211 - Anaesthetist >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 253311 - Specialist Physician (General Medicine) >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 253312 - Cardiologist >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 253313 - Clinical Haematologist >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 253314 - Medical Oncologist >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 253315 - Endocrinologist >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 253316 - Gastroenterologist >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 253317 - Intensive Care Specialist >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 253318 - Neurologist >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 253321 - Paediatrician >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 253322 - Renal Medicine Specialist >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 253323 - Rheumatologist >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 253324 - Thoracic Medicine Specialist >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 253399 - Specialist Physician nec >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 253411 - Psychiatrist >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 253511 - Surgeon (General) >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 253512 - Cardiothoracic Surgeon >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 253513 - Neurosurgeon >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 253514 - Orthopaedic Surgeon >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 253515 - Otorhinolaryngologist >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 253516 - Paediatric Surgeon >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 253517 - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 253518 - Urologist >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 253521 - Vascular Surgeon >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 253911 - Dermatologist >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 253912 - Emergency Medicine Specialist >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 253913 - Obstetrician & Gynaecologist >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 253914 - Ophthalmologist >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 253915 - Pathologist >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 253917 - Diagnostic & Interventional Radiologist >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 253918 - Radiation Oncologist >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 253999 - Medical Practitioners nec >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 254111 - Midwife >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 254211 - Nurse Educator >>> 457 / Spon / --- 254212 - Nurse Researcher >>> 457 / Spon / --- 254311 - Nurse Manager >>> 457 / Spon / --- 254411 - Nurse Practitioner >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 254412 - Registered Nurse (Aged Care) >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 254413 - Registered Nurse (Child & Family Health) >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 254414 - Registered Nurse (Community Health) >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 254415 - Registered Nurse (Critical Care & Emergency) >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 254416 - Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 254417 - Registered Nurse (Disability & Rehabilitation) >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 254418 - Registered Nurse (Medical) >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 254421 - Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 254422 - Registered Nurse (Mental Health) >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 254423 - Registered Nurse (Perioperative) >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 254424 - Registered Nurse (Surgical) >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 254499 - Registered Nurses nec >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 261111 - ICT Business Analyst >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 261112 - Systems Analyst >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 261211 - Multimedia Specialist >>> 457 / --- / --- 261212 - Web Developer >>> 457 / --- / --- 261311 - Analyst Programmer >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 261312 - Developer Programmer >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 261313 - Software Engineer >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 261314 - Software Tester >>> 457 / Spon / --- 261399 - Software & Applications Programmers nec >>> 457 / Spon / --- 262111 - Database Administrator >>> 457 / Spon / --- 262112 - ICT Security Specialist >>> 457 / Spon / --- 262113 - Systems Administrator >>> 457 / Spon / --- 263111 - Computer Network & Systems Engineer >>> 457 / Spon / --- 263112 - Network Administrator >>> 457 / --- / --- 263113 - Network Analyst >>> 457 / Spon / --- 263211 - ICT Quality Assurance Engineer >>> 457 / --- / --- 263212 - ICT Support Engineer >>> 457 / --- / --- 263213 - ICT Systems Test Engineer >>> 457 / --- / --- 263299 - ICT Support & Test Engineers nec >>> 457 / --- / --- 263311 - Telecommunications Engineer >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 263312 - Telecommunications Network Engineer >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 271111 - Barrister >>> 457 / Spon / --- 271299 - Judicial & Other Legal Professionals nec >>> 457 / Spon / --- 271311 - Solicitor >>> 457 / Spon / --- 272111 - Careers Counsellor >>> 457 / Spon / --- 272112 - Drug & Alcohol Counsellor >>> 457 / Spon / --- 272113 - Family & Marriage Counsellor >>> 457 / Spon / --- 272114 - Rehabilitation Counsellor >>> 457 / Spon / --- 272115 - Student Counsellor >>> 457 / Spon / --- 272199 - Counsellors nec >>> 457 / Spon / --- 272211 - Minister of Religion >>> 457 / Spon / --- 272311 - Clinical Psychologist >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 272312 - Educational Psychologist >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 272313 - Organisational Psychologist >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 272314 - Psychotherapist >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 272399 - Psychologists nec >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 272411 - Historian >>> 457 / Spon / --- 272412 - Interpreter >>> 457 / Spon / --- 272413 - Translator >>> 457 / Spon / --- 272499 - Social Professionals nec >>> 457 / Spon / --- 272511 - Social Worker >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 272611 - Community Arts Worker >>> 457 / --- / --- 272612 - Recreation Officer >>> 457 / Spon / --- 272613 - Welfare Worker >>> 457 / Spon / --- 311111 - Agricultural Technician >>> 457 / Spon / --- 311211 - Anaesthetic Technician >>> 457 / --- / --- 311212 - Cardiac Technician >>> 457 / --- / --- 311213 - Medical Laboratory Technician >>> 457 / Spon / --- 311214 - Operating Theatre Technician >>> 457 / --- / --- 311215 - Pharmacy Technician >>> 457 / --- / --- 311216 - Pathology Collector (Aus) / Phlebotomist(NZ) >>> 457 / --- / --- 311299 - Medical Technicians nec >>> 457 / Spon / --- 311311 - Fisheries Officer >>> 457 / --- / --- 311312 - Meat Inspector >>> 457 / Spon / --- 311313 - Quarantine Officer >>> 457 / Spon / --- 311399 - Primary Products Inspectors nec >>> 457 / --- 311411 - Chemistry Technician >>> 457 / Spon / --- 311412 - Earth Science Technician >>> 457 / Spon / --- 311413 - Life Science Technician >>> 457 / Spon / --- 311414 - School Laboratory Technician >>> 457 / --- / --- 311499 - Science Technicians nec >>> 457 / --- / --- 312111 - Architectural Draftsperson >>> 457 / Spon / --- 312112 - Building Associate >>> 457 / Spon / --- 312113 - Building Inspector >>> 457 / Spon / --- 312114 - Construction Estimator >>> 457 / --- / --- 312115 - Plumbing Inspector >>> 457 / Spon / --- 312116 - Surveying / Spatial Science Technician >>> 457 / Spon / --- 312199 - Architectural, Building & Surveying Technicians nec >>> 457 / --- / --- 312211 - Civil Engineering Draftsperson >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 312212 - Civil Engineering Technician >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 312311 - Electrical Engineering Draftsperson >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 312312 - Electrical Engineering Technician >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 312411 - Electronic Engineering Draftsperson >>> 457 / Spon / --- 312412 - Electronic Engineering Technician >>> 457 / Spon / --- 312511 - Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson >>> 457 / Spon / --- 312512 - Mechanical Engineering Technician >>> 457 / Spon / --- 312611 - Safety Inspector >>> 457 / Spon / --- 312911 - Maintenance Planner >>> 457 / --- / --- 312912 - Metallurgical / Materials Technician >>> 457 / Spon / --- 312913 - Mine Deputy >>> 457 / Spon / --- 312999 - Building & Engineering Technicians nec >>> 457 / Spon / --- 313111 - Hardware Technician >>> 457 / Spon / --- 313112 - ICT Customer Support Officer >>> 457 / Spon / --- 313113 - Web Administrator >>> 457 / --- / --- 313199 - ICT Support Technicians nec >>> 457 / --- / --- 313211 - Radiocommunications Technician >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 313212 - Telecommunications Field Engineer >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 313213 - Telecommunications Network Planner >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 313214 - Telecommunications Technical Officer / Technologist >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 321111 - Automotive Electrician >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 321211 - Motor Mechanic (General) >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 321212 - Motor Mechanic (General) >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 321212 - Diesel Motor Mechanic >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 321213 - Diesel Motor Mechanic >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 321213 - Motorcycle Mechanic >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 321214 - Motorcycle Mechanic >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 321214 - Small engine mechanic --- /Spon / Indep 321214 - Small engine mechanic --- /Spon / Indep 322111 - Blacksmith >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 322112 - Electroplater >>> 457 / Spon / --- 322113 - Farrier >>> 457 / Spon / --- 322114 - Metal Casting Trades Worker >>> 457 / Spon / --- 322115 - Metal Polisher >>> 457 / Spon / --- 322211 - Sheetmetal Trades Worker >>> 457 / Spon / --- 322311 - Metal Fabricator >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 322312 - Pressure Welder >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 322313 - Welder (First Class) >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 323111 - Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 323112 - Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 323113 - Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 323115 - Textile, Clothing & Footwear Mechanic --- / Spon / --- 323211 - Fitter (General) >>> 457 / Spon / --- 323212 - Fitter & Turner >>> 457 / --- / --- 323213 - Fitter-Welder >>> 457 / --- / --- 323214 - Metal Machinist (First Class) >>> 457 / Spon / --- 323215 - Textile, Clothing & Footwear Mechanic >>> 457 / --- / --- 323299 - Metal Fitters & Machinists nec >>> 457 / Spon / --- 323311 - Engraver >>> 457 / Spon / --- 323312 - Gunsmith >>> 457 / Spon / --- 323313 - Locksmith >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 323314 - Precision Instrument Maker & Repairer >>> 457 / Spon / --- 323315 - Saw Maker & Repairer >>> 457 / Spon / --- 323316 - Watch & Clock Maker & Repairer >>> 457 / Spon / --- 323411 - Engineering Patternmaker >>> 457 / --- / --- 323412 - Toolmaker >>> 457 / Spon / --- 324111 - Panelbeater >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 324211 - Vehicle Body Builder >>> 457 / Spon / --- 324212 - Vehicle Trimmer >>> 457 / Spon / --- 324311 - Vehicle Painter >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 331111 - Bricklayer >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 331112 - Stonemason >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 331211 - Carpenter & Joiner >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 331212 - Carpenter >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 331213 - Joiner >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 332111 - Floor Finisher >>> 457 / Spon / --- 332211 - Painting Trades Worker >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 333111 - Glazier >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 333211 - Fibrous Plasterer >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 333212 - Solid Plasterer >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 333311 - Roof Tiler >>> 457 / Spon / --- 333411 - Wall & Floor Tiler >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 334111 - Plumber (General) >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 334112 - Airconditioning & Mechanical Services Plumber >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 334113 - Drainer >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 334114 - Gasfitter >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 334115 - Roof Plumber >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 341111 - Electrician (General) >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 341112 - Electrician (Special Class) >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 341113 - Lift Mechanic >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 342111 - Airconditioning & Refrigeration Mechanic >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 342211 - Electrical Linesworker >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 342212 - Technical Cable Jointer >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 342311 - Business Machine Mechanic >>> 457 / Spon / --- 342312 - Communications Operator >>> 457 / --- / --- 342313 - Electronic Equipment Trades Worker >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 342314 - Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 342315 - Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 342411 - Cabler (Data & Telecommunications) >>> 457 / --- / --- 342412 - Telecommunications Cable Jointer >>> 457 / --- / --- 342413 - Telecommunications Linesworker >>> 457 / Spon / --- 342414 - Telecommunications Technician >>> 457 / Spon / --- 351111 - Baker >>> 457 / Spon / --- 351112 - Pastry cook >>> 457 / Spon / --- 351211 - Butcher / Smallgoods Maker >>> 457 / Spon / --- 351311 - Chef >>> 457 / Spon / --- 351411 - Cook >>> 457 / Spon / --- 361111 - Dog Handler / Trainer >>> 457 / --- / --- 361112 - Horse Trainer >>> 457 / Spon / --- 361114 - Zookeeper >>> 457 / --- / --- 361199 - Animal Attendants & Trainers nec >>> 457 / --- / --- 361211 - Shearer >>> 457 / --- / --- 361311 - Veterinary Nurse >>> 457 / --- / --- 362111 - Florist >>> 457 / Spon / --- 362211 - Gardener (General) >>> 457 / Spon / --- 362212 - Arborist >>> 457 / Spon / --- 362213 - Landscape Gardener >>> 457 / Spon / --- 362311 - Greenkeeper >>> 457 / Spon / --- 362411 - Nurseryperson >>> 457 / Spon / --- 391111 - Hairdresser >>> 457 / Spon / --- 392111 - Print Finisher >>> 457 / Spon / --- 392112 - Screen Printer >>> 457 / Spon / --- 392211 - Graphic Pre-press Trades Worker >>> 457 / Spon / --- 392311 - Printing Machinist >>> 457 / Spon / --- 392312 - Small Offset Printer >>> 457 / Spon / --- 393111 - Canvas Goods Fabricator >>> 457 / Spon / --- 393112 - Leather Goods Maker >>> 457 / Spon / --- 393113 - Sail Maker >>> 457 / Spon / --- 393114 - Shoemaker >>> 457 / Spon / --- 393211 - Apparel Cutter >>> 457 / Spon / --- 393212 - Clothing Patternmaker >>> 457 / Spon / --- 393213 - Dressmaker / Tailor >>> 457 / Spon / --- 393299 - Clothing Trades Workers nec >>> 457 / --- / --- 393311 - Upholsterer >>> 457 / Spon / --- 394111 - Cabinetmaker >>> 457 / Spon / --- 394211 - Furniture Finisher >>> 457 / Spon / --- 394212 - Picture Framer >>> 457 / Spon / --- 394213 - Wood Machinist >>> 457 / Spon / --- 394214 - Wood Turner >>> 457 / Spon / --- 394299 - Wood Machinists & Other Wood Trades Workers nec >>> 457 / Spon / --- 399111 - Boat Builder & Repairer >>> 457 / Spon / --- 399112 - Shipwright >>> 457 / Spon / --- 399211 - Chemical Plant Operator >>> 457 / Spon / --- 399212 - Gas / Petroleum Operator >>> 457 / Spon / --- 399213 - Power Generation Plant Operator >>> 457 / Spon / --- 399311 - Gallery / Museum Technician >>> 457 / Spon / --- 399312 - Library Technician >>> 457 / Spon / --- 399411 - Jeweller >>> 457 / Spon / --- 399511 - Broadcast Transmitter Operator >>> 457 / Spon / --- 399512 - Camera Operator (Film, Television / Video) >>> 457 / Spon / --- 399513 - Light Technician >>> 457 / Spon / --- 399514 - Make Up Artist >>> 457 / Spon / --- 399515 - Musical Instrument Maker / Repairer >>> 457 / Spon / --- 399516 - Sound Technician >>> 457 / Spon / --- 399517 - Television Equipment Operator >>> 457 / Spon / --- 399611 - Signwriter >>> 457 / Spon / --- 399911 - Diver >>> 457 / --- / --- 399912 - Interior Decorator >>> 457 / Spon / --- 399913 - Optical Dispenser >>> 457 / Spon / --- 399914 - Optical Mechanic >>> 457 / Spon / --- 399916 - Plastics Technician >>> 457 / --- / --- 399917 - Wool Classer >>> 457 / --- / --- 399918 - Fire Protection Equipment Technician >>> 457 / --- / --- 399999 - Technicians & Trades Workers nec >>> 457 / Spon / --- 411111 - Ambulance Officer >>> 457 / Spon / --- 411112 - Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic >>> 457 / Spon / --- 411211 - Dental Hygienist >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 411212 - Dental Prosthetist >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 411213 - Dental Technician >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 411214 - Dental Therapist >>> 457 / Spon / Indep 411411 - Enrolled Nurse >>> 457 / --- / --- 411412 - Mothercraft Nurse >>> 457 / --- / --- 411511 - Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Worker >>> 457 / Spon / --- 411611 - Massage Therapist >>> 457 / Spon / --- 411711 - Community Worker >>> 457 / Spon / --- 411712 - Disabilities Services Officer >>> 457 / Spon / --- 411713 - Family Support Worker >>> 457 / Spon / --- 411714 - Parole / Probation Officer >>> 457 / Spon / --- 411715 - Residential Care Officer >>> 457 / Spon / --- 411716 - Youth Worker >>> 457 / Spon / --- 441211 - Emergency Service Worker >>> 457 / --- / --- 441212 - Fire Fighter >>> 457 / --- / --- 441311 - Detective >>> 457 / --- / --- 441312 - Police Officer >>> 457 / --- / --- 442111 - Prison Officer >>> 457 / --- / --- 442214 - Private Investigator >>> 457 / --- / --- 442216 - Security Consultant >>> 457 / --- / --- 451111 - Beauty Therapist >>> 457 / --- / --- 451311 - Funeral Director >>> 457 / --- / --- 451399 - Funeral Workers nec: >>> 457 / --- / --- 452311 - Diving Instructor (Open Water) >>> 457 / --- / --- 452312 - Gymnastics Coach / Instructor >>> 457 / Spon / --- 452313 - Horse Riding Coach / Instructor >>> 457 / Spon / --- 452314 - Snowsport Instructor >>> 457 / --- / --- 452315 - Swimming Coach / Instructor >>> 457 / Spon / --- 452316 - Tennis Coach >>> 457 / Spon / --- 452317 - Other Sports Coach / Instructor >>> 457 / Spon / --- 452321 - Sports Development Officer >>> 457 / Spon / --- 452322 - Sports Umpire >>> 457 / --- / --- 452323 - Other Sports Official >>> 457 / --- / --- 452411 - Footballer >>> 457 / --- / --- 452412 - Golfer >>> 457 / --- / --- 452413 - Jockey >>> 457 / Spon / --- 452499 - Sportspersons nec >>> 457 / --- / --- 511111 - Contract Administrator >>> 457 / --- / --- 511112 - Program / Project Administrator >>> 457 / Spon / --- 512111 - Office Manager --- / Spon / --- 552311 - Bookmaker >>> 457 / --- / --- 552312 - Insurance Consultant >>> 457 / --- / --- 599912 - Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio / Stage) >>> 457 / --- / --- 611112 - Stock & Station Agent >>> 457 / --- / --- 612112 - Property Manager --- / Spon / --- 612113 - Real Estate Agency Principal --- / Spon / --- 612115 - Real Estate Representative --- / Spon / --- 639211 - Retail Buyer >>> 457 / --- / --- 711912 - Motion Picture Projectionist >>> 457 / --- / --- 712211 - Driller >>> 457 / Spon / --- 831212 - Slaughterperson --- / Spon / ---

On the SOL there are some occupations that have "similar occupations" quoted under the same occupation number. Does anyone know whether these similar occupations are still classed as being on the SOL. E.G. 4983-11 Jeweller - similar occupations Gem Setter, Ring Maker. My OH has been a Gem Setter for over 20 years. We have to apply to the TRA for skills recognition and we are not sure what angle to go with this. Do you know whether to say hes a Gem Setter or Jeweller that specialises in Gem Setting. Has anyone come across this with their occupation or know how immigration and the TRA acknowledge the similar occupation. I emailed the London office a few days ago with the same question but to date they havent come back to me. Your comments would be greatly appreciated. Regards. Tinks x

State Sponsored Migration List (SSML) - 2011-2012 program year 28 New Positions Added. http://www.immigration.sa.gov.au/applyonline/skilled/planning_level_status.php Regards IrisStew

Hello We have just moved to Canberra last week and are facing the daunting task of finding a rental property. we have seen a few few already - some fine, some awful - ALL expensive (in my view) we did expect this though... We are going round in circles at the moment in choosing or narrowing areas and wondering if people could respond if they commute into Civic by car or bus in the morning and where from and how long this takes. we are in temporary accomodation at the moment and of course viewing properties during the day when there is less traffic and would like to know the realistic commute times from different suburbs. Thanks so much in advance! Angela

Hi, Has anyone got a comprehensive list of stuff to do before they emigrate, i.e set up bank accounts, get TRN number, etc etc ? thanks Luke

Dont know if this has been done before, and it maybe worth while making this a sticky! These lists are current as of today! Hopefully it will be helpful to someone! South Australia - http://www.immigration.sa.gov.au/applyonline/skilled/planning_level_status.php Tasmania - http://www.migration.tas.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/41927/List_SMP.pdf Victoria - http://www.liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/225920/SBMP-State-Sponsorship-Occupation-List-for-Victoria-FINAL-November-2011.pdf Western Australia - http://www.migration.wa.gov.au/skilledmigration/Documents/skilled_migration_occup_List_edit%201_1_11.pdf New South Wales - http://www.business.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/5788/STNI-Update-List-of-Occupations-22.09.11.pdf Queensland - http://203.210.126.185/dsdweb/v4/apps/web/secure/docs/4498.pdf Northern Territory - http://www.migration.nt.gov.au/documents/SMP_Shortage_List_FA.pdf ACT - http://www.business.act.gov.au/skilled_and_business_migration/act_government_sponsorship Johnny. :spinny:

Life is passing us all by so fast I have started to think of all the things I would like to see and do before my time is up. I always wanted to spend new years eve in Paris at the eiffel tower. This christmas that is going to come true. All booked cant wait. Has anyone else got a BUCKET list? If so what is on your list. I have a lot more things on mine I hope to see and do....

Hey! Just wondering if anyone has an example of documents to upload with my application? So far I have my birth cert, passport and my fiance and son's passport ( all certified copies ), and a copy of our health insurance policy. I'm also going to upload MANY documents to support our de facto status :biggrin: Do I also need to send a copy of my qualification, CV, registration with AHPRA, and certified copies of my fiance's and son's birth certs? Or is there anything else I'm forgetting?? I am a midwife and the main applicant on the visa! Thanks so much, just cracking up with all of this!!:arghh:

Hi Everyone, I'd just like to confirm whether the skilled occupation list is updated only annually? From what I can see it's updated each year on 1 July. I am aware that the various state migration plans are updated at other times - I just want to ensure that I'm not at risk that I won't be able to apply early next year because of SOL changes. My occupation, accountant, is currently "flagged". What's the likelihood it will be removed next year? I've done some reading and I see it's on various state migration plan lists... but this is a little worrying! I'm waiting for January to apply so that I can get a state sponsored visa (with faster processing times).

I have to ask this question.... A friend of mine recently visited the UK. Before he said anything i thought whats he gonna tell me? Let me guess.... Weather terrible Crime out of control No one has a job Everyone is miserable Country is backward Too many ethnics Country on the verge of collapsing Worst place in Europe to live. No prospects for anyone. My question is this. If the Uk is so dire. Why arent they asking for a bail out like Italy,Greece,Portugal and possibly Spain??

http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/8367425/darwin-makes-lonely-planets-top-city-list I'll second that:jiggy:

Hi all If possible mods could this be made a sticky to help future enquiries? We are just about to start applying for nursing jobs at hospitals in the sunshine coast, Gold coast and Brisbane. It would really help us a lot if the nurses amongst us could just briefly post a contact name and e mail address on whom to contact regarding employment. To keep it concise if we could keep it to just the info and no banter that would be brilliant. LOL:policeman: That way it can become a definitive list. Many thanks JOHN AND LISA

Dears, pls be so kind to help me to find out if my job is listed on SOL. I'm a forwarding agent working in logistic / shipping company (organising transport and goods distribution). I have a 3 year diploma degree at the university of maritime transport. If anyone can help me to recognise my proffession for visa aplication procedure. Many many thanks!!!!!! :sad:

going through the process of applying for a PMV and all's going well, i'm pleased to say. trouble is, someone scared the life out of me the other day by saying " once u r granted the visa you go on a waiting list to enter and get married" NOOOOOOOOOOO! please tell me it's not true. also if it is true how long is the wait at the moment? does anyone know? oh! another question: how long do u have to 'wrap up' your affairs/arranging the move etc..between u being granted the visa and the date u can enter? and is there then a time limit between the date u CAN enter and the date u actually do? lots of questions. !!!

Hi All Just to let you know the NSW State Sponsorship list has been updated and they have actually added some new occupations to their limited list. http://www.business.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/5788/STNI-Update-List-of-Occupations-22.09.11.pdf :biggrin:

Ive scanned the SOL ive checked the forums but im still none the wiser... I work in a grade one listed building in London doing what they call Fabric maintenance. My job includes pretty much all types of building works, facillitys, install, carpentry, plumbing, lock picking!, etc etc... I am c&g quallified plumb & chippy, but as my job title is neither in particular does that mean im off the list or what? I dont really want to go back to site work just to make my job title suit, I would be willing to do site work when I get to Oz tho. Any ideas?

Hi all my occupation is not on the SOList but what i have found is that's spread across a few other occupations like sheet metal worker and mechanical services and air-conditioning plumber my occupation is thermal insulation engineer(lagger) we do install thermal or acoustic insulation materials to ducting, piping, or air handling equipment. also vessels, silos and pumps hot and cold work metal cladding and other finishes can anyone help

Hey am i right in saying there will be a new list of occupations in july?? Does anybody think there will be more construction trades on it? There are thousands of construction jobs on the internet but its so hard to find a sponsorship! Spoke to a agent from go matilda yesterday, she says although daves occupation " excavator operator" isnt on the list if i look at the codes and if any of the descriptions match what he does then ive to let her know. Ive found " linesman " on the list which he worked as last year so hopefully we should be able to do something with that. She says to be able to do that he would have to be tested by vetasses, can anyone explain what this involves??? All this immigration info is hard to take in!

im thinking of doing a BTEC advanced diploma course in refrigiration, heating and air conditioning from home ( a course from home with ICS), will that qualification get me the skilled trade visa that i want???? please can some one help??!!!! any comments advice will be much appreciated.