Skilled Visa Processing Priorities Under Ministerial Direction No. 105
In line with the newly implemented Ministerial Direction No. 105, the Australian government has established clear priorities for processing skilled visa applications. This directive aims to streamline the immigration system, with a particular focus on regional development and crucial sectors such as healthcare and education.
Skilled Visa Categories Affected
| Skilled Visa Categories Affected |
|---|
| 1. Subclass 124 (Distinguished Talent) |
| 2. Subclass 186 (Employer Nomination Scheme) |
| 3. Subclass 187 (Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme) |
| 4. Subclass 188 (Business Innovation and Investment) (Provisional) |
| 5. Subclass 189 (Skilled – Independent) |
| 6. Subclass 190 (Skilled – Nominated) |
| 7. Subclass 191 (Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional)) |
| 8. Subclass 482 (Temporary Skill Shortage) |
| 9. Subclass 489 (Skilled – Regional (Provisional)) |
| 10. Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional (Provisional)) |
| 11. Subclass 494 (Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional)) |
| 12. Subclass 858 (Global Talent) |
| 13. Subclass 887 (Skilled – Regional) |
| 14. Subclass 888 (Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) |
Processing Priorities
Skilled visa applications are processed in the following order of priority.
| Priority Level | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Employer-sponsored visas for occupations in designated regional areas. |
| 2 | Visa applications for healthcare or teaching occupations. |
| 3 | Employer-sponsored visas for applicants nominated by an Approved sponsor with Accredited Status. |
| 4 | Permanent and provisional visa subclasses contributing to the migration program (excluding Subclass 188). |
| 5 | All other skilled visa applications. |
1. Employer-sponsored visas for occupations in designated regional areas
- For employer sponsored visas, visa applications in relation to an occupation to be carried out in a designated regional area.
- The following employer sponsored visas are included in the top priority where an occupation is to be carried out in a designated regional area:
- Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme visa
- Subclass 187 Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa
- Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage visa
- Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa
- For further information on where is considered a designated regional area, please refer the Australia Home Affair website.
2. Visa applications for healthcare or teaching occupations
| ANZSCO Code | Occupational Group |
|---|---|
| Sub-major Group 25 | Health Professionals |
| Minor Group 241 | School Teachers |
| Minor Group 411 | Health and Welfare Support Workers |
| Unit Group 1341 | Child Care Centre Managers |
| Unit Group 2346 | Medical Scientists |
| Unit Group 2721 | Counsellors |
| Unit Group 2723 | Psychologists |
| Unit Group 2725 | Social Workers |
| Unit Group 3112 | Medical Technicians |
| ANZSCO Occupation | |
| 134311 | School Principal |
| 421111 | Child Care Worker |
| 423111 | Aged or Disabled Carer |
| 423312 | Nursing Support Worker |
| 423313 | Personal Care Assistant |
Processing of Other Skilled Visa Applications:
All other skilled visa applications will be assessed in the order of their date of lodgement.
Visa Application Lodgement Requirements
To facilitate smooth processing, applicants are urged to submit complete applications with all required documents promptly. Checklists in ImmiAccount can assist in ensuring all necessary documents are included.
SOURCE:
- Department of Home Affairs, Australia
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Hi this ministrial derction 105 will effect and faster vida process for subclass 407 traning visa sponsor nominate .
Hi Manjula
This direction is for skilled visa processing priorities and does not apply to SC407. However, we have noticed increased speed in DHA’s timeframe for all visa applications in general.
Thanks!!