The General Skilled Migration (GSM) state nomination requirement changes are detailed below and will apply to all applications submitted when the system re-opens.
High points
South Australia will continue to offer a high points pathway for applicants from a broad list of 469 occupations who have a minimum of 80 points on the Department of Home Affair’s points test.
This category enables the State to continue to attract high calibre applicants (high levels of English, considerable work experience and higher qualification levels).
There are quotas for the high points category and during the program year, the minimum points requirement may increase and specific occupations may be closed for high points nomination.
Chain migration
As previously advised, the chain migration pathway, which also provides access to a broader occupation list, is available for state nomination for a provisional 489 visa.
The immediate family member will need to be residing in South Australia for a minimum of 24 months. The family member can be an Australian Citizen, permanent resident or a South Australian state nominated 489 provisional visa holder.
Source: http://migration.sa.gov.au
