Here are the Australian immigration changes you can see in 2020

Australia is gearing up for a number of significant immigration changes in 2020. 

Here are all the Australian immigration changes that you can see in 2020. 

Points Score 

Scoring high points is something that all aspiring immigrants to Australia aim for. 

However, the minimum score required in 2020 will remain unchanged at 65 points.  

Migration Experts encourage immigrants who score 65 points lodge an Expression of Interest. Even though applicants with higher scores have a greater chance of getting an invitation, there are several other routes that aspiring immigrants can explore. 

Single applicants can now take advantage of their single status by claiming an additional 10 points. Married applicants with a skilled spouse can also claim 10 points if their spouse obtains a positive Skill Assessment Report. They can also claim 5 points if their spouse can demonstrate competent English. 

Having certain STEM qualifications can earn applicants an extra 10 points. 

Nomination from a state or territory or sponsorship from an eligible family member can also get applicants an extra 15 points. 

New Visas 

Australia has set aside 25,000 visa places for the new Regional Visas. The new Subclass 491 and Subclass 494 Visas aim to attract more skilled migrants to the designated regional areas of Australia. Both these visas have a provision for Permanent Residency. 

The Traffic Light Bulletin 

The Traffic Light Bulletin is issued by the Dept. of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Businesses. The Bulletin proposes significant changes to the Skilled Occupation Lists of Australia. 

32 occupations may have their status changed in the SOLs while 11 occupations may be removed. 6 occupations will have salary caveats in 2020. 

Guide to the Traffic Light Colours 

RED	Flagged for removal from the SOLs
ORANGE	Flagged for movement between occupation lists
GREEN	Flagged for addition to the lists

 

ANZCO Code	Occupation Name	Current status	Recommended Status
272111	Careers Counsellor	STSOL	RED
324212	Vehicle Trimmer	STSOL	RED
342311	Business Machine Mechanic	STSOL	RED
361199	Animal Attendants and Trainers nec	STSOL	RED
362211	Gardener(General)	STSOL	RED
391111	Hairdresser	STSOL	RED
394213	Wood Machinist	STSOL	RED
411611	Massage Therapist	STSOL	RED
411711	Community Worker	STSOL	RED
452311	Diving instructor (Open water)	STSOL	RED
452311	Gymnastics Coach or Instructor	STSOL	RED
321111	Automotive Electrician	MLTSSL	STSOL (ORANGE)
321213	Motorcycle Mechanic	MLTSSL	STSOL (ORANGE)
323313	Locksmith	MLTSSL	STSOL (ORANGE)
332211	Painting Trades Worker	MLTSSL	STSOL (ORANGE)
333111	Glazier	MLTSSL	STSOL (ORANGE)
333411	Wall and Floor Tiler	MLTSSL	STSOL (ORANGE)
394111	Cabinetmaker	MLTSSL	STSOL (ORANGE)
142115	Post Office Manager	ROL	STSOL (ORANGE)
312511	Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson	ROL	STSOL (ORANGE)
612115	Real Estate Representative	ROL	STSOL (ORANGE)
234411	Geologist	STSOL	ROL (ORANGE)
131112	Sales and Marketing Manager	STSOL	MLTSSL (ORANGE) Salary caveat of $120,000
135112	ICT Project Manager	STSOL	MLTSSL (ORANGE) Salary caveat of $120,000
224999	Info. And Org. Prof nec	STSOL	MLTSSL (ORANGE) Salary caveat of $90,000
599612	Insurance Loss Adjuster	STSOL	MLTSSL (ORANGE) Salary caveat of $80,000
133612	Procurement Manager	ROL	MLTSSL (ORANGE)
231213	Ship's Master	ROL	MLTSSL (ORANGE)
221212	Corporate Treasurer	OFF	STSOL (GREEN)
423111	Aged or Disabled Carer	OFF	STSOL (GREEN)
423312	Nursing Support Worker	OFF	STSOL (GREEN)
423313	Personal Care Assistant	OFF	STSOL (GREEN)
121321	Poultry Farmer	STSOL	Salary caveat of $65,000
351111	Baker	STSOL	Salary caveat of $65,000
351112	Pastrycook	STSOL	Salary caveat of $65,000
361112	Horse Trainer	MLTSSL	Salary caveat of $65,000
323212	Fitter and Turner	MLTSSL	Salary caveat of $65,000
452499	Sportspersons nec	STSOL	Salary caveat of $120,000

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