Queensland sponsorship list changes announced

by Lauren 29/06/2009 15:34:00

A number of changes have been made to
the Queensland sponsorship lists.

In the midst of many updates to the Australian immigration process, the new Queensland Sponsorship Lists were announced today. Many changes were made to both the Permanent Sponsorship List (which applies to applicants for the Skilled Sponsored visa (subclass 176, State) visa) and the Provisional Sponsorship List (which applies to applicants for the Skilled Regional Sponsored visa (subclass 475, State) visa), with many occupations being remvoed.

Note: While these new Queensland Sponsorship Lists are now in effect, Queensland will honour any applications from occupations using the old Sponsorship Lists until 7 July.

The new sponsorship lists can be found by going direct to the Queensland government site pages linked below:

Queensland Permanent Sponsorship List (subclass 176)
Queensland Provisional Sponsorship List (subclass 475)

Alternatively, see below for tables showing all the occupations that have been removed and added to both lists:

Queensland Permanent Sponsorship List (subclass 176) changes

REMOVED FROM QUEENSLAND PERMANENT SPONSORSHIP LIST (SUBCLASS 176)	ADDED TO QUEENSLAND PERMANENT SPONSORSHIP LIST (SUBCLASS 176)
Quantity Surveyor	Engineering Manager
Mechanical Engineer	Electrical Engineer
Chemical Engineer	Anaesthetist
Computing Professional specialising in: CISSP Data Warehousing J2EE Java Javascript Networking and Internet Security Sybase SQL Server	Dermatologist
Optometrist	Emergency Medicine Specialist
Secondary School Teacher (All)	Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Urban and Regional Planner	Ophthalmologist
Environmental Health Officer	Paediatrician
Building Associate	Pathologist
Architectural Associate	Specialist Physician
Civil Engineering Associate	Psychiatrist
Civil Engineering Technician	Radiologist
Mechanical Engineering Associate	Surgeon
Mechanical Engineering Technician	Specialist Medical Practitioners (nec)
Chef	Registered Mental Health Nurse
Fitter	Registered Developmental Disability Nurse
Metal Machinist (First Class)	Occupational Therapist
Metal Fabricator	Speech Pathologist
Pressure Welder
Welder (First Class)
Sheet Metal Worker (First Class)
Motor Mechanic
Automotive Electrician
Panel Beater
General Electrician
Electrician (Special Class)
Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Mechanic
Carpenter and Joiner
Carpenter
Joiner
Fibrous Plasterer
Solid Plasterer
Wall and Floor Tiler
Stonemason
Floor Finisher
Baker

Queensland Provisional Sponsorship List (subclass 475) changes

QUEENSLAND PROVISIONAL SPONSORSHIP LIST (SUBCLASS 475)	ADDED TO QUEENSLAND PROVISIONAL SPONSORSHIP LIST (SUBCLASS 475)
Construction Project Manager	Mechanical Engineer
Project Builder	Production or Plant Engineer
Information Technology Manager	Optometrist
Architect	Secondary School Teacher - Mathematics
Surveyor	Secondary School Teacher - Science
Electronics Engineer	Fitter
Materials Engineer	Metal Machinist (First Class)
Aeronautical Engineer	Metal Fabricator
Biomedical Engineer	Pressure Welder
Industrial Engineer	Welder (First Class)
Accountant
Market Research Analyst
Advertising Specialist
Systems Manager
Systems Designer
Software Designer
Applications and Analyst Programmer
Systems Programmer
Computer Systems Auditor
Medical Practitioner: Anaesthetist Dermatologist Emergency Medical Specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Ophthalmologist Paediatrician Pathologist Specialist Physician Psychiatrist Radiologist Surgeon Specialist Medical Practitioner (nec)
Registered Mental Health Nurse
Registered Developmental Disability Nurse
Dental Specialist
Industrial Pharmacist
Occupational Therapist
Speech Pathologist
Podiatrist
Dietitian
Pre Primary School Teachers
Vocational Education Teacher
Welfare Worker
Community Worker
Educational Psychologists
Organisational Psychologists
Legal Practitioner - Barrister
Legal Practitioner - Solicitor
Urban and Regional Planner
Surveying and Cartographic Associate
Plumbing Engineering Associate
Computing Support Technician
Parole or Probation Officer
Youth Worker
Residential Care Officer
Disability Services Officer
Family Support Worker
Ambulance Officer
Intensive Ambulance Paramedic
Locksmith
Vehicle Painter
Electrical Powerline Tradespersons
General Electronic Instrument Tradesperson
Electronic Instrument Tradesperson
Roof Slater and Tiler
Bricklayer
Painter and Decorator
General Plumber
Gas Fitter
Drainer
Roof Plumber
Mechanical Service and Aircon Plumber
Binder and Finisher
Cabinet Maker

There also seems to be some additional criteria that will apply, specifically relating to English language requirements (where an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test may be necessary for some applicants) and also to the work history for applicants in some listed occupations (which would be a new sponsorship critera for visa applicants looking to emigrate to Queensland through the state sponsorship route).

We are investigating into these changes and well provide updates as and when we have them.

- Lauren Mennie is Casework Department Manager for the Australian Visa Bureau

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Comments

01/07/2009 11:36:04

Hi Tony,
Regarding the 475 visa, where can i find the regional area (postcodes)of Queensland?
Is that mean I MUST work & live with the regional area for at least 2yrs.
How long it take for QLD govt to feedback on my nomination?
Thank you very much.

Kristy

01/07/2009 13:11:07

On the 475 visa, you can live in any of the regional postcodes in any State or Territory. You must be careful that you check teh correct post-code list as there are slightly different postcodes for the lists relating to family sponsored 475 visas and State sponsored 475 visas. The full list of postcodes for both types of visas are at:

www.immi.gov.au/.../specified-regional.htm

Queensland are taking around 10 to 12 weeks to process State sponsorships

Regards

Tony

Tony

02/07/2009 01:32:35

Hi Tony,
Am I free to choose any occupation as long as I work within the regional areas for 1yr.

Kristy

02/07/2009 01:51:37

Hi Tony,
I can see that Accountant still remain in 475 list,is there a difference applying before or after the 7July i mean in term of processing time by QLD. Do they need all the evidences copy to be certified? can send by fax and email? thank a lot.

Kristy

02/07/2009 09:52:21

Hi Kristy

When on the provisional 475 visa, teh wor krequirement is for 1 year full-time equivalent work in ANY regional area of Australia - the occupation can be anything, it doesn ot have to be on SOL - it can be sweeping the streets, as long as you are paid for at least 35 hours per week - it can be two part-tim jobs that add up to 35 hours a week or more.

Regards

Tony

Tony

02/07/2009 09:57:34

Hi Kristy

Initially Queensland told us they would accept faxed applications up to 7th July - today they have said they will not receive any more after today. No harm in trying a fax and then sending them the properly certified documents by post soon after. They may accept it.

Regards

Tony

Tony

22/07/2009 07:38:56

Hi,

I have completed my commmunity welfare course in feb 2008. Can I apply for state sponsership in queensland (475 or 176).

singh

22/07/2009 14:55:14

Hi Singh

Queensland are not offering any sponsorships for Community Welfare Workers at this moment in time. Assuming you studied in Queensland, a 487 may be difficult from anothe rstate and you may have to apply for a 475 from one of the othe rstates. All this woul need to be done within 6 months of your graduation. If yo ucan get a 475 sponsorship from another state, look at applyin gfor the 485 also so you can stay in Australia while it is being processed although you will have to leave for a week for the 475 to be granted.

Regards

Tony

Tony

27/07/2009 06:24:22

i have completed diploma in community welfare. i have got overall 6 bands in ilets ( writing 5.5).can i apply for any further visa on the basis of this score.

kaur

30/07/2009 13:59:25

Hi Kaur

Possible to apply for only the State or designated area family sponsored subclass 487 visa only. You need minumum of four sixes to apply for any other GSM visa including the 485 Graduate visa. I hope you already have your skills assessment sorted as IELTS goes up for that soon.

Regards

Tony

Tony

03/08/2009 02:12:20

Hi Tony,
I have finished my accounting degree here and to apply for PR I need 7 bands in ielts but i got 6 bands each and i apply for 485 visa.But i want to apply for state sponsership.Am i eligible to apply for that and how can i do that.

Thanks
Harpreet kaur

HARPREET KAUR

06/08/2009 09:59:15

Hi Harpreet

More and more States are requiring IELTS 7 before they will sponsor you for 886 visa so you need to check the requirements of the State you are considering.

Regards

Tony

Tony

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