DIBP – SOL and CSOL 1 July 2015 updates:
Many current international students will be pleased to learn the occupation of Accountant is still on the new Skilled Occupation List (SOL)!
As a general overview the following occupations have been removed from SOL and added to CSOL:
232611: Urban and Regional Planner
252311: Dental Specialist
252312: Dentist
Please note the following dental occupations are still on the SOL and CSOL:
Dental Hygienist 411211
Dental Prosthetist 411212
Dental Technician 411213
Dental Therapist 411214
Other occupations that have been added to SOL:
324111: Panelbeater
394111: Cabinetmaker
The new SOL came into effect on 1 July 2015 and will be used for applications made from 1 July 2015. Applicants who have received their invitations to apply for SC 189 and/or SC 190 visas before 1 July 2015 will be assessed using the old SOL and the new SOL will have no impact upon their applications.