Temporary closure – Victoria State Sponsorship
Update: Please note this temporary closure has now been extended. Applications will reopen on 5 February 2018.
Due to a large volume of visa nomination applications received, applications for engineering and building occupations on the Visa Nomination Occupation List for Victoria will not be accepted from 16 October 2017 to 4 February 2018.
Applicants who hold an offer of employment in Victoria in their nominated occupation or meet the streamlined PhD or 457 pathways are not affected by this closure and may apply for these engineering and building occupations during this time.
The occupations affected by the temporary closure are:
312112 Building Associate
233211 Civil Engineer
312211 Civil Engineering Draftsperson
233311 Electrical Engineer
312311 Electrical Engineering Draftsperson
233512 Mechanical Engineer
233914 Engineering Technologist
This temporary closure will allow processing of all outstanding applications and reduce the risk of delay for future applicants.
All applications received prior to 16 October 2017 will be assessed against the guidelines that applied at time of application and an outcome will be provided in due course.
Applications for all other occupations eligible for Victorian Government visa nomination remain open.
New criteria for engineering occupations
From 16 October 2017, the following new minimum work experience and specialisation requirements will apply to engineering occupations on the Visa Nomination Occupation List for Victoria:
| ANZSCO CODE | OCCUPATION | MINIMUM IELTS (OR EQUIVALENT) REQUIREMENT | MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE | SPECIALISATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 233211 | Civil Engineer | 7.0 in each band | Five years | |
| 312211 | Civil Engineering Draftsperson | 7.0 in each band | Five years | |
| 233311 | Electrical Engineer | 7.0 in each band | Five years | |
| 312311 | Electrical Engineering Draftsperson | 7.0 in each band | Five years | |
| 233512 | Mechanical Engineer | 7.0 in each band | Five years | |
| 233914 | Engineering Technologist | 7.0 in each band | Five years in civil or mechanical engineering | Only work experience in the civil or mechanical engineering disciplines is eligible |
No changes have been made to the Visa Nomination Occupation List for Graduates.
Source: https://liveinmelbourne.vic.gov.au/news-events/news/2017/changes-to-skilled-applications-for-engineering-and-building-occupations