Who Now Needs To Gain Extra Points

[Guest Freudian Slip]

Hi all,

 

Just wondered if there are any of you out there who will now have to find extra points because of the changes from the 8th of February?

 

And if so what are your plans to achieve this?

 

 

Thanks. Gill (Mrs sdp)

 

 

 

 

1) The MODL (List of Migration Occupations in Demand) has been removed:

 

 

This does not affect individuals who have already applied for their visas, or who hold Skilled Graduate Visas.

 

Most applicants who have not yet applied for a skilled visa and who will be effected by the removal of the MODL may claim additional points by undertaking an IELTS test and obtaining 7 in each of the four sections of the test, and/or applying for a State Sponsored Visa.

 

The only applicants who will be able to claim MODL points now are:

a) Those who were granted or applied for 485 Skilled Graduate Visas before 8 February 2010 AND who apply for permanent skilled visas before 31 December 2012.

 

b) Those who applied for a Skilled Visa before 8 February 2010.