International Students & Skilled Migrants Can Apply In Over 500 Occupations

The South Australian Government has now published a revised skilled occupation list, describing the skills it intends to fill through international talent and migrants already living and working in South Australia.

The 2022–23 General Skilled Migration (GSM) programme is now open.

The list is the most comprehensive in the country, and qualified immigrants, including exceptionally outstanding international graduates, are eligible to apply for state nomination in more than 500 different professions.

With almost 470 occupations this year, up from 380 in 2021–2022, the number of professions available to immigrants from outside has once again reached pre–COVID epidemic levels.

Skilled Migration Program.

Nominations for skilled migrants will receive priority under the 2022–23 Skilled Migration Program.

They ought to have experience in fields that are in demand, such as health, ICT, education, engineering, agribusiness, and trades, or

Those with the ability to contribute their expertise to expanding industries like high-tech and digital, health and life sciences, green energy, defence, space, and cyber security.

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The Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (SHEV), which allows humanitarian migrants to enter South Australia, is also expected to benefit from more flexible routes to permanent residence.

Once the South Australian Government has nominated a skilled migrant with the relevant experience and skills, they can submit a visa application to the Australian Government’s Department of Home Affairs.