Please note: Special conditions are listed in red on the State Sponsored Migration List (SSML) - 2011 - 2012 program year.
6.1 Immigration SA is able to sponsor a limited number of skilled applicants for occupations listed as “Special Conditions Apply” for Permanent 886 and 176 state sponsorship.
6.2 Occupations listed as “Special Conditions Apply” are limited to applicants who are recent South Australian (SA) international graduates, who studied at a South Australian institution and where this study meets the DIAC two year study requirement. If any of the applicant’s studies were undertaken outside of South Australia, a minimum of 50% of their qualification must have been completed in South Australia.
Recent SA International Graduates currently residing in South Australia
Onshore recent SA International Graduates currently residing in South Australia must meet all state sponsorship requirements. They should also meet all requirements listed under 6.1, 6.2, and 6.3 and 6.4.
6.3 Applicants should meet ONE of the following:
6.3.1 Have completed a Bachelor Degree or qualification higher than a Bachelor Degree in South Australia.
Documents required: A copy of the academic transcript AND a letter of completion from the institution.
OR
6.3.2 Undertaking a PhD in South Australia.
Documents required: A copy of the Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) or a letter of enrolment from the institution.
A higher education Advanced Diploma may be considered in exceptional circumstances.
6.4 Applicants should ALSO meet ONE of the following:
6.4.1 Currently working in a skilled occupation (minimum 30 hours per week) in South Australia. The skilled occupation must be listed as ANZSCO level 1 to 4.
Documents required: A contract of employment or a letter from the employer confirming employment details
OR
6.4.2 Have met the general work experience requirement
Recent SA International Graduates currently residing interstate
Onshore recent SA International Graduates currently residing interstate must meet all state sponsorship requirements, as well as all requirements listed under 6.1. 6.2, 6.5 and 6.6.
6.5 Applicants should meet ONE of the following:
6.5.1 Have completed a Bachelor Degree or qualification higher than a Bachelor Degree in South Australia.
Documents required: A copy of the academic transcript AND a letter of completion from the institution.
OR
6.5.2 Undertaking a PhD in South Australia.
Documents required: A copy of the Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) or a letter of enrolment from the institution.
A higher education Advanced Diploma may be considered in exceptional circumstances.
6.6 Applicants should ALSO meet ONE of the following:
6.6.1 Currently working in a skilled occupation (minimum 30 hours per week) in South Australia. The skilled occupation must be listed as ANZSCO level 1 to 4.
Documents required: A contract of employment or a letter from the employer confirming employment details.
OR
6.6.2 Have met the general work experience requirement
Former SA International Graduates who are now offshore
Offshore recent SA International Graduates must meet all state sponsorship requirements, as well as all requirements listed under 6.1, 6.2, 6.7 and 6.8
6.7 Have completed a Bachelor Degree or qualification higher than a Bachelor Degree in South Australia.
Documents required: a copy of the academic transcript AND a letter of completion from the institution.
6.8 Have met the general work experience requirement. This must be in your nominated occupation or closely related nominated occupation.
Note: Planning levels apply to all occupations and their availability for sponsorship is subject to change.