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Changes to the Migration Programme
Processing Priorities for General Skilled Migration - Permanent Residence Visas New Critical Skills List The new Critical Skills List (CSL) is now on the DIAC website at: http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/pdf/critical-skills-list.pdf (Please see full list of Critical Skills Shortage in "Latest in General Skilled Migration" link on our Home Page) The changes to this new CSL are that all trades occupations (ASCO Group 4) have been removed except:
Please note: The fact that DIAC is now only processing General Skills Migration applications which are State/Territory sponsored, or which have nominated occupations on the new Critical Skills List. This does not mean that other GSM applications cannot be lodged. This is simply a method of prioritising the processing so that the Government can better address the current skills shortages in the current economic climate. GSM applications which are not on the processing priority list can still be lodged. It is important to understand that GSM applications which are not on the priority processing lists may have a long wait, not only because of the processing priority lists, but also because of the 14 per cent cut in the 2008-09 permanent skilled migration program intake from 133 500 to 115 000, and also because of imminent staff cuts across the Commonwealth Public Service, including DIAC. The length of the wait for non-priority applications is something that no-one, including DIAC, can estimate with any accuracy. However, if you would like to live in Australia, you will need to adjust your timing but not your dream. We can still make it happen for you! Ian SingerMARA 0001947
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