South Australia Government Sponsorship: changes to program - 1 April 2009 These changes will come into effect on 1 April 2009. Here is a summary of these changes which will be reflected on our website at www.migration.sa.gov.au
CHANGES TO PROGRAM
Processing Times
The following processing times will apply to existing and new Sponsorship Applications:
Permanent Sponsorship Applications: 4 weeks
Provisional Sponsorship Applications: 6 - 8 weeks
Concessional English Program
The Concessional English Program has been temporarily suspended while this program is under review. This means that this concession will not be available and Immigration SA will not be accepting sponsorships under this provision until further notice. Any changes or updates will be published on this website. All applications submitted on-line before 1 April 2009 will continue to be processed under this provision.
Note that applications that have already been submitted on-line and supporting documents received by Immigration SA before 31 May 2009 will continue to be processed.
Sponsorship Occupation Lists
Due to planning levels being achieved, one occupation has been removed from the Permanent Sponsorship list and will no longer be available for sponsorships.
ASCO Occupation
4931-11 Hairdresser
The following occupations have been removed from the Provisional Sponsorship list:
ASCO Occupation
1191-11 Construction Project Manager
2113-17 Biochemist
2113-79 Life Scientists (nec)
2114-19 Agricultural Scientist
2114-21 Agricultural Advisor
2293-13 Statistician
2299-11 Health Information Manager
2529-79 Social Professionals (nec)
4931-11 Hairdresser
Revised requirement for Accountants 2211-11 - Available for Permanent and Provisional State Sponsorships
**2211-11 Accountant IELTS score of 7 overall (with at least 6.0 in EACH band) AND 3 years work experience as an Accountant