Thank you for contacting FMS.
I would like to outline some options for you to apply to a GSM (General Skill Migration Visa).
Your occupation:
I’m glad to let you know that your occupation is in the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) which means that you have the opportunity to apply for a visa that provides temporary or permanent residency in Australia.
| Occupation | ANZSCO Code | List | Visa subclasses (streams or type) | Assessing Authority |
| Environmental Scientists (nec) | 234399 | MLTSSL | 186 (DE), 407, 457 | VETASSESS |
Environmental Scientists nec – ANZSCO 234399
Description
This occupation group covers Environmental Scientists not elsewhere classified.
Skill Level 1
Specialisations
- Environmental Educator
- Soil Scientist
Occupation Lists:
This occupation is on the following skills lists:
This occupation is not on the following skills lists:
- Skilled Independent 189 and Family Sponsored 489 Occupations List
- State/Territory Sponsored 190 and 489 Occupations List
- Labour Market Testing Required for 457 List
Skills Assessment Authority VETASSESS A
Regional for 457 Applications
There is no regional restriction for 457 visa applications for this occupation.
Caveats
No caveats apply to this occupation.
Endorsed Correlations to ASCO Occupations
- 2114-17 Soil Scientist
Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)
Features
This visa is a permanent residence visa for skilled workers. It allows you to work in Australia under one of three streams:
- the Temporary Residence Transition stream
- the Direct Entry stream
- the Agreement stream.
Eligibility
You must:
- be nominated by an approved Australian employer
- are under 50 years of age, if you are applying under the Temporary Residence stream, or are under 45 years of age if you are applying under the Direct Entry stream
- meet the skills, qualifications and English language requirements of the position
- meet the other requirements of one of the streams of this visa.
Length of stay Permanently
Cost From AUD 3,670
Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa (subclass 187)
Features
This visa is a permanent residence visa for skilled workers who want to work in regional Australia. It allows you to work in Australia under one of three streams:
- the Temporary Residence Transition stream
- the Direct Entry stream
- the Agreement stream.
Eligibility
You must:
- be nominated by an approved Australian employer for a job in regional Australia
- are under 50 years of age, if you are applying under the Temporary Residence stream, or you are under 45 years of age if you are applying under the Direct Entry stream
- meet the skills, qualifications and English language requirements of the position
- meet the other requirements of one of the streams of this visa.
Length of stay Permanently
Cost From AUD 3,670
Please feel free to ask any questions in regard of this matter,
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