Fast-track visa processing for critical workers to work in Australia
The Australian Government will fast-track the processing of visas for migrant workers eligible to work in Australia if they possess the skills listed in the expanded list of priority jobs.
Alex Hawke, Australia’s Immigration Minister, has announced 22 categories of jobs that will be added to the PMSOL. This list is designed to attract workers with critical skills to work in Australia.
The occupations considered critical and are hence a part of PMSOL include civil engineers, chefs, and software programmers. They are among those who will have their visas processed on priority.
Mr. Hawke shared the observation that Australia considers the eligible workers who will work in Australia in the PMSOL occupations as job multipliers. Their role in the recovery of Australia’s economy will be crucial.
The PMSOL currently has 41 occupations listed. It was first made in September 2020 coordinating with the National Skills Commission.
The expansion of PMSOL was done after the government got feedback from business stakeholders in Australia as well as industry bodies that had skill vacancies of a critical level, requiring a filling. Read More
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