Why 2023 is the best year to apply for skilled migration (Subclass 189) visa to Australia and this year’s Skilled Occupation List

According to the latest announcement on Australia’s Migration Program, the Australian government has more than tripled the number of places for independent and state-sponsored skilled migration in the 2022-23 migration program from a total of 28,900 places last year to 97,100. This is done in recognition of Australia’s need for skilled migration to ease workforce shortages, as well as due to the increase of available job opportunities.

The biggest increase is in the Skilled Independent visa (Subclass 189) category, which rose from 6,500 to 32,100 places. That is an increase of 25,600 more invitations available in this year’s program. The subclass 189 visa is a permanent resident visa for skilled migrants and does not require sponsorship from an employer or State/Territory. Applicants do not need to commit to live and work in a regional Australia and can include their families in the permanent residence application.

Open Visa Migration can prepare and submit your subclass 189 visa application from £1000, or simply review your Expression of Interest (EOI) or visa application before lodgement, from just £300.

See if your skill is in demand and listed in the 2023 Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) below. Talk to us to find out your eligibility for the Subclass 189 visa and how to apply.

  • Construction Project Manager 133111

    Architect 232111

    Landscape Architect 232112

    Surveyor 232212

    Naval Architect 233916

    Civil Engineering Draftsperson 312211

    Civil Engineering Technician 312212

    Electrical Engineering Draftsperson 312311

    Electrical Engineering Technician 312312

    Radio Communications Technician 313211

    Telecommunications Field Engineer 313212

    Telecommunications Network Planner 313213

    Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist 313214

  • Automotive Electrician 321111

    Motor Mechanic (general) 321211

    Diesel Motor Mechanic 321212

    Motorcycle Mechanic 321213

    Small Engine Mechanic 321214

    Sheetmetal Trades Worker 322211

    Metal Fabricator 322311

    Pressure Welder 322312

    Welder (first class) 322313

    Fitter (general) 323211

    Fitter and Turner 323212

    Fitter and Welder 323213

    Metal Machinist (first class) 323214

    Locksmith 323313

    Panelbeater 324111

    Bricklayer 331111

    Stonemason 331112

    Carpenter and Joiner 331211

    Carpenter 331212

    Joiner 331213

    Painting Trades Worker 332211

    Glazier 333111

    Fibrous Plasterer 333211

    Solid Plasterer 333212

    Wall and Floor Tiler 333411

    Plumber (general) 334111

    Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber 334112

    Drainer 334113

    Gasfitter 334114

    Roof Plumber 334115

    Electrician (general) 341111

    Electrician (special class) 341112

    Lift Mechanic 341113

    Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic 342111

    Technical Cable Jointer 342212

    Electronic Equipment Trades Worker 342313

    Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (general) 342314

    Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (special class) 342315

  • Engineering Manager 133211

    Chemical Engineer 233111

    Materials Engineer 233112

    Civil Engineer 233211

    Geotechnical Engineer 233212

    Structural Engineer 233214

    Transport Engineer 233215

    Electrical Engineer 233311

    Electronics Engineer 233411

    Industrial Engineer 233511

    Mechanical Engineer 233512

    Production or Plant Engineer 233513

    Mining Engineer (excluding petroleum) 233611

    Petroleum Engineer 233612

    Aeronautical Engineer 233911

    Agricultural Engineer 233912

    Biomedical Engineer 233913

    Engineering Technologist 233914

    Environmental Engineer 233915

    Engineering Professionals (nec) 233999

    Telecommunications Engineer 263311

    Telecommunications Network Engineer 263312

  • Nursing Clinical Director 134212

    Primary Health Organisation Manager 134213

    Welfare Centre Manager 134214

    Medical Diagnostic Radiographer 251211

    Medical Radiation Therapist 251212

    Nuclear Medicine Technologist 251213

    Sonographer 251214

    Optometrist 251411

    Orthotist or Prosthetist 251912

    Chiropractor 252111

    Osteopath 252112

    Occupational Therapist 252411

    Physiotherapist 252511

    Podiatrist 252611

    Audiologist 252711

    Speech Pathologist 252712

    General Practitioner 253111

    Specialist Physician (general medicine) 253311

    Cardiologist 253312

    Clinical Haematologist 253313

    Medical Oncologist 253314

    Endocrinologist 253315

    Gastroenterologist 253316

    Intensive Care Specialist 253317

    Neurologist 253318

    Paediatrician 253321

    Renal Medicine Specialist 253322

    Rheumatologist 253323

    Thoracic Medicine Specialist 253324

    Specialist Physicians (nec) 253399

    Psychiatrist 253411

    Surgeon (general) 253511

    Cardiothoracic Surgeon 253512

    Neurosurgeon 253513

    Orthopaedic Surgeon 253514

    Otorhinolaryngologist 253515

    Paediatric Surgeon 253516

    Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon 253517

    Urologist 253518

    Vascular Surgeon 253521

    Dermatologist 253911

    Emergency Medicine Specialist 253912

    Obstetrician and Gynaecologist 253913

    Ophthalmologist 253914

    Pathologist 253915

    Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist 253917

    Radiation Oncologist 253918

    Medical Practitioners (nec) 253999

    Midwife 254111

    Nurse Practitioner 254411

    Registered Nurse (aged care) 254412

    Registered Nurse (child and family health) 254413

    Registered Nurse (community health) 254414

    Registered Nurse (critical care and emergency) 254415

    Registered Nurse (developmental disability) 254416

    Registered Nurse (disability and rehabilitation) 254417

    Registered Nurse (medical) 254418

    Registered Nurse (medical practice) 254421

    Registered Nurse (mental health) 254422

    Registered Nurse (perioperative) 254423

    Registered Nurse (surgical) 254424

    Registered Nurse (paediatrics) 254425

    Registered Nurses (nec) 254499

    Clinical Psychologist 272311

    Educational Psychologist 272312

    Organisational Psychologist 272313

    Psychologists (nec) 272399

    Social Worker 272511

  • ICT Business Analyst 261111

    Systems Analyst 261112

    Multimedia Specialist 261211

    Analyst Programmer 261311

    Developer Programmer 261312

    Software Engineer 261313

    Software and Applications Programmers (nec) 261399

    ICT Security Specialist 262112

    Computer Network and Systems Engineer 263111

  • Accountant (general) 221111

    Management Accountant 221112

    Taxation Accountant 221113

    External Auditor 221213

    Internal Auditor 221214

  • Actuary 224111

    Statistician 224113

    Cartographer 232213

    Other Spatial Scientist 232214

    Chemist 234211

    Food Technologist 234212

    Environmental Consultant 234312

    Environmental Research Scientist 234313

    Environmental Scientist (nec) 234399

    Geophysicist 234412

    Hydrogeologist 234413`

    Life Scientist (general) 234511

    Biochemist 234513

    Biotechnologist 234514

    Botanist 234515

    Marine Biologist 234516

    Microbiologist 234517

    Zoologist 234518

    Life Scientists (nec) 234599

    Medical Laboratory Scientist 234611

    Veterinarian 234711

    Metallurgist 234912

    Meteorologist 234913

    Physicist 234914

    Natural and Physical Science Professionals (nec) 234999

  • Child Care Centre Manager 134111

    Early Childhood (pre-primary school) Teacher 241111

    Secondary School Teacher 241411

    Special Needs Teacher 241511

    Teacher of the Hearing Impaired 241512

    Teacher of the Sight Impaired 241513

    Special Education Teachers (nec) 241599

    University Lecturer 242111

  • Agriculture Consultant 234111

    Agricultural Scientist 234112

    Forester 234113

  • Dancer or Choreographer 211112

    Music Director 211212

    Musician (instrumental) 211213

    Artistic Director 212111

  • Arts Administrator or Manager 139911

    Environmental Manager 139912

    Economist 224311

    Land Economist 224511

    Valuer 224512

    Management Consultant 224711

    Quantity Surveyor 233213

    Conservator 234911

    Barrister 271111

    Solicitor 271311

  • Chef 351311

    Horse Trainer 361112

    Cabinetmaker 394111

    Boat Builder and Repairer 399111

    Shipwright 399112

    Tennis Coach 452316

    Footballer 452411

Disclaimer: The information provided on this website is intended to serve as a general guide only and should not be relied upon as legal or professional advice. It is advisable to seek the guidance of a registered migration agent for tailored advice that is specific to your individual circumstances. We do not accept any liability for any reliance on the information contained on this website.

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