What is the Skilled Occupations List (SOL)?
The SOL sets out skilled occupations for migration to Australia under the General Skilled Migration (GSM) visa categories and the number of points awarded to each skilled occupation. It also lists the name of the Australian assessing authority responsible for assessing whether a person’s skills/qualifications meet the Australian Standard. In order to lodge a valid GSM application, you must nominate an occupation that is on the SOL when you apply. If you are sponsored by a relative who lives in Sydney or a Selected Area (as defined by postcode) you will need to nominate your occupation from the Sydney and Selected Areas Skills Shortage List (SSASSL). If your occupation is not on this list, you cannot apply.
The SOL sets out skilled occupations for migration to Australia under the General Skilled Migration (GSM) visa categories and the number of points awarded to each skilled occupation. It also lists the name of the Australian assessing authority responsible for assessing whether a persons skills / qualifications meet the Australian Standard. In order to lodge a valid GSM application, you must nominate an occupation that is on the SOL when you apply. If you are sponsored by a relative who lives in Sydney or a Selected Area (as defined by postcode) you will need to nominate your occupation from the Sydney and Selected Areas Skills Shortage List (SSASSL). If your occupation is not on this list, you cannot apply.
