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Recent Migration Changes in Australia: What You Need to Know

Australia has always been a popular destination for migrants seeking new opportunities and a better quality of life. The country's immigration policies are constantly evolving to address economic needs, demographic changes, and global events. Here are some of the most recent migration changes in Australia that you need to be aware of:

1. Introduction of the New Points-Based System

In a bid to attract highly skilled workers, Australia has revamped its points-based immigration system. The new system places a greater emphasis on skills, qualifications, and work experience. Key changes include:

- **Higher Points for Advanced Degrees:** Applicants with master's and doctoral degrees in specific fields now receive more points.
- **Additional Points for Regional Work:** Those willing to work in regional areas can earn extra points, encouraging skilled migration to less populated regions.
- **Priority for High-Demand Occupations:** Certain occupations that are in high demand, such as healthcare and IT, are given priority.

2. Changes to Partner Visas

Australia has introduced significant changes to partner visas to enhance integrity and reduce processing times:

- **English Language Requirement:** Both the sponsor and the applicant must now meet a basic English language requirement.
- **Character Checks for Sponsors:** Sponsors must undergo mandatory character checks, including police clearances, to ensure they are fit to support their partners.
- **New Application Process:** The application process has been streamlined, with new online systems to make it easier and faster.

3. Expansion of the Global Talent Visa Program

The Global Talent Visa Program, designed to attract the best and brightest from around the world, has been expanded:

- **More Places Available:** The program now offers more visa places, reflecting Australia's commitment to attracting top talent.
- **Targeted Sectors:** The program focuses on key sectors such as AgTech, Space and Advanced Manufacturing, FinTech, Energy and Mining Technology, and MedTech.
**Fast-Track Processing:** Applications under this program are processed more quickly, with dedicated officers handling them.

4. Temporary Visa Extensions and Pathways to Permanent Residency

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Australia has introduced temporary visa extensions and new pathways to permanent residency:

- **Visa Extensions for Healthcare Workers:** Temporary visa holders working in healthcare and aged care sectors are eligible for visa extensions to ensure continued support during the pandemic.
- **Pathways to PR for Temporary Skilled Visa Holders:** Temporary skilled visa holders now have clearer pathways to permanent residency, particularly those working in critical sectors.

5. Regional Migration Initiatives

To promote regional development, Australia has launched several regional migration initiatives:

- **Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMAs):** These agreements allow employers in designated areas to sponsor skilled and semi-skilled workers for positions they are unable to fill locally.
- **Regional Visas:** New regional visas offer priority processing and additional points for applicants willing to live and work in regional areas.

6. Changes to the Migration Occupation Lists

Australia regularly updates its skilled occupation lists to reflect current labor market needs:

- **Addition of New Occupations:** New occupations have been added to the lists to address skill shortages in various industries.
- **Removal of Redundant Occupations:** Occupations that no longer face shortages have been removed, ensuring that the lists remain relevant and targeted.

Conclusion

Australia's recent migration changes reflect the country's ongoing commitment to attracting skilled migrants while addressing the needs of its economy and society. Whether you're a skilled worker, a partner of an Australian resident, or a global talent, staying informed about these changes can help you navigate the immigration process more effectively.

For personalized advice and assistance with your migration journey, feel free to contact our team of Registered Migration Agents. We're here to help you every step of the way.

Budget 2024
1. Overall allocations for PR migrants will reduce slightly from 190,000 to 185000.

2. Employer sponsored has positive changes, with the Experience for the 482 visa reduced from 2 years to one year.

3. The 186 for PR has also received an extra 7000 allocations.

4. The Mates visa and extended Business Visitor visa for Indian nationals are going ahead.

5. Skilled Independent 189 visa allocations were cut by about half.

6. The Government will also introduce a new National Innovation visa to attract exceptionally talented migrants and replace the Global Talent visa.

7. 188 Business and Innovation visa to be closed and replaced with a new visa timing unknown.

8. Net overseas migration is forecast to approximately halve from 528,000 in 2022–23 to 260,000 in 2024–25. Much of this reduction will be in student visas.

9. Education providers will be given capped numbers for student visas and to go above the cap, they will need to build or provide accommodation.

10. New Ballot system for Work and Holiday Visas from China, Vietnam and India

The new English language requirements apply to all Student and Temporary Graduate visa applications lodged on and after the 23 March 2024.

How have the English language requirements changed?
Student Visas
The minimum test score for a Student visa has increased from International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score 5.5 to 6.0 (or equivalent).
The minimum test score for students undertaking an English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) course before their main course of study has increased from IELTS score 4.5 to 5.0 (or equivalent).
The minimum test score required for students undertaking university foundation or pathway programs that deliver reputable English language training is IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent). These recognised courses will be listed on the Department of Home Affairs website.
For students studying English only through ELICOS, full time school students, secondary exchange students, and postgraduate research students, there is no change.

Temporary Graduate visas (TGV)
The minimum test score required for a Temporary Graduate visa has increased from IELTS score 6.0 to 6.5 (or equivalent), with a minimum score of 5.5 for each component of the test (reading, writing, speaking, and listening).
Passport holders from Hong Kong and British National Overseas (BNO) are not required to meet this increased minimum English language requirement. The settings for this cohort remains at IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent), with a minimum score of 5.0 for each component of the test (reading, writing, speaking and listening).
Applicants must provide evidence that they have completed an English Language test, meeting these requirements, no more than one year immediately before the date of the visa application.
Why have English language requirements changed?
The new English language requirements will support you to have a positive student experience in Australia and, if you choose to apply for a graduate visa, support you to succeed in the Australian workplace.

Strong English skills will help you to engage with the Australian community and understand your workplace rights and responsibilities.

Where can I get more information?
Further information about the changes is available through the Department of Home Affairs website.

As announced in the Migration Strategy released on 11 December 2023, the Australian Government has replaced the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement with a Genuine Student (GS) requirement.

What is the GS requirement?
The GS requirement is an important step in the student visa application process.

The new GS requirement replaces the previous 300-word statement with a list of targeted questions.

These questions give visa decision makers information about you and your reasons for wanting to study in Australia, which gives context to the documentary evidence that you provide in support your application.

What questions will be asked?
The GS questions cover:

Details of your current circumstances, including ties to family, community, employment and economic circumstances.
Why you chose your course and why you chose Australia as your study destination.
How you will benefit from studying your chosen course.
Details of your study history in Australia (if any).
If you are holding a visa other than a Student visa, you will need to give reasons for applying for a Student visa.
Any other relevant information that you’d like to provide.
The Student visa declaration has also changed. It requires you to confirm that you:

understand what it means to be a genuine student
have read, understand and commit to comply with student visa conditions and to notify the Department of Home Affairs if your circumstances change.
understand that while post-study pathways to permanent migration are available, only a limited number of graduates will be eligible.
When will the changes come into effect?
The GS requirement applies to Student visa applications lodged on or after 23 March 2024.

Student visa applications lodged before 23 March 2024 will continue to be assessed according to the previous GTE requirement.

Why has the GTE requirement changed?
The new GS requirement provides clarity on how visa applications are assessed, removes confusion about whether applicants can express a desire to migrate to Australia and supports the Department of Home Affairs to identify non-genuine students.

A sustainable, high-quality international education sector will benefit genuine students, quality providers and education agents as well as employers (in Australia and around the world) seeking to attract Australia's talented international graduates.

Does this change apply to Student Guardian visa applicants?
No. Applicants for a Student Guardian visa will continue to be assessed against the GTE requirement.

Where can I get more information?
Further information about the changes is available through the Department of Home Affairs website.

Dear Valued Partner,

We hope this email finds you well! The team at Global Education And Migration would like to inform you about the recent changes to the English language requirements for Student and Temporary Graduate visas in Australia, as outlined in the Migration Strategy released on 11 December 2023.

The Australian Government has decided to raise the English language requirements for these visas to enhance the educational experience of international students and recent graduates, as well as to facilitate their integration into the Australian community.

Effective from 23 March 2024, the following changes will apply to all Student and Temporary Graduate visa applications:

🎓 Changes made to Student Visas:

The minimum English proficiency requirement for a Student visa will increase from International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 5.5 to 6.0 (or equivalent).

The minimum score required to undertake a packaged English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) course will increase from IELTS 4.5 to 5.0 (or equivalent).

Students undertaking recognised university foundation or pathway programs that deliver reputable English language training will require a score of IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent). These recognised courses will be listed on the Department's website.

For students studying English only through ELICOS, there will be no change.

💼 Changes made to Temporary Graduate Visas (TGV):

The minimum score required for a Temporary Graduate visa will increase from IELTS 6.0 to 6.5 (or equivalent), with a minimum score of 5.5 for each component of the test (reading, writing, speaking, and listening).

Passport holders from Hong Kong and British National Overseas (BNO) are not required to meet this increased minimum English language requirement. The settings for this cohort remain at IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent), with a minimum score of 5.0 for each component.

The test validity window will decrease from three years to one year. Applicants must provide evidence that they have completed an English Language test no more than one year immediately before the date of the visa application.

We understand that these changes may have implications for your students. Further information will be communicated through the Department of Home Affairs website.

New visa opportunities for Indian skilled migrants, international students and visitors in Australia

New visa opportunities for Indian skilled migrants, international students and visitors in Australia As the ‘ground-breaking’ Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (AI-ECTA) comes into force on Thursday, 29 December, it promises to open new work-based migration pathways for international students, skilled migrants and even visitors.

The Australian Government announced today that Australia’s international borders will open to all visa holders from 21 February 2022. Vaccination entry requirements remain in place and all international travellers to Australia must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. It was confirmed that the Federal Government’s definition of ‘fully vaccinated’ at this stage only requires two doses of an approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccine. Australia’s international border has been closed to international arrivals since March 2020 as a consequence of the COVID-19 outbreak. The Federal Government has progressively opened the borders over the last few months to immediate family members of Australian citizens and permanent residents and skilled workers. However this announcement is welcome news for Australia’s tourism sector.

All unvaccinated international arrivals continue to remain capped and are required to complete 14 days hotel quarantine if travelling to Australia.

Immigration has added Pharmacists to the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL), in order to provide further support to Australian businesses during the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. This brings the total number of occupations on the list to 44.

Employer-sponsored applicants in the PMSOL occupations will be given priority processing for both nomination and visa applications in the following visa types:

Subclass 482 - Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa
Subclass 494 - Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa
Subclass 186 - Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa
Subclass 187 - Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS)
Applicants and existing employer-sponsored visa holders on the PMSOL can also request a travel exemption to enter Australia during the current border closures. However, the mandatory 14-day quarantine period still applies and will still be at the traveller or sponsor's expense.

Occupations on the PMSOL as of 27 July 2021 include
Chief Executive or Managing Director (111111)
Construction Project Manager (133111)
Accountant (General) (221111)
Accountant (Management) (221112)
Accountant (Taxation) (221113)
External Auditor (221213)
Internal Auditor (221214)
Surveyor (232212)
Cartographer (232213)
Other Spatial Scientist (232214)
Civil Engineer (233211)
Structural Engineer (233214)
Geotechnical Engineer (233212)
Transport Engineer (233215)
Electrical Engineer (233311)
Mechanical Engineer (233512)
Mining Engineer (233611)
Petroleum Engineer (233612)
Medical Laboratory Scientist (234611)
Veterinarian (234711)
Hospital Pharmacist (251511)
Retail Pharmacist (251513)
Industrial Pharmacist (251512)
Orthotist / Prosthetist (251912)
General Practitioner (253111)
Resident Medical Officer (253112)
Psychiatrist (253411)
Medical Practitioner nec (253999)
Midwife (254111)
Registered Nurse (Aged Care) (254412)
Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) (254415)
Registered Nurse (Medical) (254418)
Registered Nurse (Mental Health) (254422)
Registered Nurse (Perioperative) (254423)
Registered Nurses nec (254499)
Multimedia Specialist (261211)
Analyst Programmer (261311)
Developer Programmer (261312)
Software Engineer (261313)
Software and Applications Programmers (261399)
ICT Security Specialist (262112)
Social Worker (272511)
Maintenance Planner (312911)
Chef (351311)
General Skilled visa applicants in the above applications also appear to be receiving preference under the Independent and State/Territory Nominated visa programs, though still with a focus on applicants already living and working in Australia.

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The new 485 visa mean:
Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa holders who have been unable to travel to Australia as a result of COVID-19 international border restrictions will be able to apply for a replacement visa. This will allow current and former Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa holders whose visas expired on or after 1 February 2020 to re-apply for a new subclass 485 visa of the same duration as their original visa.
Additionally, the Morrison Government will increase the length of stay on the Temporary Graduate visa from two to three years for Masters by coursework graduates, matching that of Masters by reseach graduates. Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector graduates will also receive a two year Temporary Graduate visa.
The new visa settings will also extend existing measures for students and temporary graduates to recognise time spent offshore studying online to count towards qualifying for a temporary graduate visa.
Note: The 12 months COVID concession was only for those students who were both outside Australia between 1 February 2020 and 19 September 2020 and who were also prevented from lodging a subclass 485 visa within 6 months of course completion because there was no offshore lodgement facility. Regulations and systems changes occurred on 19 September 2020 making offshore lodgement possible. This means that after this date applicants must lodge within 6 months of meeting the ASR (Australian Study Requirement). For example a person who was offshore during the specifed period and who completed their course on 1 January 2021 had until 1 July 2021 to make their application.

Note: COVID concessions do not apply to second 485 visa holders.

The new COVID-19 Concessions for Subclass 485 (TR) are to ensure applicants are not disadvantaged by circumstances beyond their control, including border closures, restrictions imposed on businesses and the general economic downturn related to COVID-19.

Update: Concessions have been granted to all SC 485 streams, the Graduate Work, the Post Study Work and the Second Post Study Work streams, to allow eligible visa applicants to lodge and be granted their visa while they are outside Australia, if impacted by COVID travel restrictions during the concession period that commenced on 1 February 2020.

Subsequent entrants may also be onshore or offshore for lodgement and grant.

The new changes amend the application requirements and visa criteria for the Subclass 485 (Temporary Graduate) visa, to assist international students, by allowing applications for this post-study visa to be made from outside Australia during a concession period. The amendments also allow the visa to be granted to an applicant who is outside Australia. Prior to this amendment, most applicants were required to be in Australia to apply for the visa and to be granted the visa. The amendments provide former international students with the opportunity to obtain a visa to return to Australia when travel restrictions are lifted. The visa period will run from the date of entry to Australia.

The new changes are:

allow applicants to apply for, and be granted, a Subclass 485 visa while outside Australia during a concession period;
allow applications to be made outside Australia during a concession period without the usual requirement to have held a student visa within the six month period immediately before making the application; and
extend the period to meet the Australian Study Requirement (i.e. the period between completing study and applying for the Subclass 485 visa), from six months to 12 months for applicants prevented from returning to Australia due to COVID-19 travel restrictions.
The amendments are advantageous for Subclass 485 applicants as they provide flexibility to visa holders adversely affected by the COVID-19 associated travel restrictions. Additionally, the amendments support the international competitiveness of Australia’s international education sector at this critical time.

The desired outcome of these amendments is to ensure that Student visa holders who were eligible to apply for a Subclass 485 visa prior to COVID-19 retain their eligibility for a Subclass 485 visa despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Federal Skilled Worker Program Eligible Occupations

On January 1, 2015, the Government of Canada implemented the Express Entry Immigration system under the Economic Class including the Federal Skilled Worker Program.

Under Express Entry, Federal Skilled Workers across 347 eligible occupations who meet minimum entry criteria, submit an expression of interest profile to the Express Entry Pool. The profiles of candidates in the pool are ranked under a Comprehensive Ranking System. The highest-ranked candidates will be considered for an invitation to apply for permanent residence. Candidates receiving an invitation must submit a full application within a delay of 60-days.

Federal Skilled Workers are persons with suitable education, work experience, age and language abilities under one of Canada’s official languages and who are selected under the Express Entry Immigration system to apply for permanent residence.

To qualify for admission to the Express Entry Pool as a Federal Skilled Worker, applicants must meet the following conditions:

Essential Conditions:

Possess one-year of continuous full-time paid work experience or the equivalent in part-time continuous employment within the previous 10 years in one of 347 eligible occupations listed under the applicable National Occupational Classification system; ANDThe work experience must be classified within Skill Type 0 (Managerial Occupations), Skill Level A (Professional Occupations), or Skill Level B (Technical Occupations and Skilled Trades) within the meaning of the National Occupational Classification system; ANDScore sufficient points under the skilled worker point grid comprising of six selection factors. The current pass mark is 67 points;Undergo language testing from a recognized third party and demonstrate intermediate-level language skills in English or French corresponding to the Canadian Language Benchmark of 7)Possess suitable settlement funding;Undergo a successful security background and medical examination.

Find out whether you qualify under the Federal Skilled Worker Program or other programs in Canada by sending your resume on [email protected] and get evaluation for Skilled Workers or other categories. We will provide you with your evaluation results within 1-2 business days.

Express Entry: Eligible Federal Skilled Worker Occupations:0011 Legislators0012 Senior government managers and officials0013 Senior managers – financial, communications and other business services0014 Senior managers – health, education, social and community services and membership organizations0015 Senior managers – trade, broadcasting and other services, n.e.c.0016 Senior managers – construction, transportation, production and utilities0111 Financial managers0112 Human resources managers0113 Purchasing managers0114 Other administrative services managers0121 Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers0122 Banking, credit and other investment managers0124 Advertising, marketing and public relations managers0125 Other business services managers0131 Telecommunication carriers managers0132 Postal and courier services managers0211 Engineering managers0212 Architecture and science managers0213 Computer and information systems managers0311 Managers in health care0411 Government managers – health and social policy development and program administration0412 Government managers – economic analysis, policy development and program administration0413 Government managers – education policy development and program administration0414 Other managers in public administration0421 Administrators – post-secondary education and vocational training0422 School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education0423 Managers in social, community and correctional services0431 Commissioned police officers0432 Fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers0433 Commissioned officers of the Canadian Forces0511 Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers0512 Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts0513 Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors0601 Corporate sales managers0621 Retail and wholesale trade managers0631 Restaurant and food service managers0632 Accommodation service managers0651 Managers in customer and personal services, n.e.c.0711 Construction managers0712 Home building and renovation managers0714 Facility operation and maintenance managers0731 Managers in transportation0811 Managers in natural resources production and fishing0821 Managers in agriculture0822 Managers in horticulture0823 Managers in aquaculture0911 Manufacturing managers0912 Utilities managers1111 Financial auditors and accountants1112 Financial and investment analysts1113 Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers1114 Other financial officers1121 Human resources professionals1122 Professional occupations in business management consulting1123 Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations1211 Supervisors, general office and administrative support workers1212 Supervisors, finance and insurance office workers1213 Supervisors, library, correspondence and related information workers1214 Supervisors, mail and message distribution occupations1215 Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling co-ordination occupations1221 Administrative officers1222 Executive assistants1223 Human resources and recruitment officers1224 Property administrators1225 Purchasing agents and officers1226 Conference and event planners1227 Court officers and justices of the peace1228 Employment insurance, immigration, border services and revenue officers1241 Administrative assistants1242 Legal administrative assistants1243 Medical administrative assistants1251 Court reporters, medical transcriptionists and related occupations1252 Health information management occupations1253 Records management technicians1254 Statistical officers and related research support occupations1311 Accounting technicians and bookkeepers1312 Insurance adjusters and claims examiners1313 Insurance underwriters1314 Assessors, valuators and appraisers1315 Customs, ship and other brokers2111 Physicists and astronomers2112 Chemists2113 Geoscientists and oceanographers2114 Meteorologists and climatologists2115 Other professional occupations in physical sciences2121 Biologists and related scientists2122 Forestry professionals2123 Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists2131 Civil engineers2132 Mechanical engineers2133 Electrical and electronics engineers2134 Chemical engineers2141 Industrial and manufacturing engineers2142 Metallurgical and materials engineers2143 Mining engineers2144 Geological engineers2145 Petroleum engineers2146 Aerospace engineers2147 Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)2148 Other professional engineers, n.e.c.2151 Architects2152 Landscape architects2153 Urban and land use planners2154 Land surveyors2161 Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries2171 Information systems analysts and consultants2172 Database analysts and data administrators2173 Software engineers and designers2174 Computer programmers and interactive media developers2175 Web designers and developers2211 Chemical technologists and technicians2212 Geological and mineral technologists and technicians2221 Biological technologists and technicians2222 Agricultural and fish products inspectors2223 Forestry technologists and technicians2224 Conservation and fishery officers2225 Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists2231 Civil engineering technologists and technicians2232 Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians2233 Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians2234 Construction estimators2241 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians2242 Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)2243 Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics2244 Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors2251 Architectural technologists and technicians2252 Industrial designers2253 Drafting technologists and technicians2254 Land survey technologists and technicians2255 Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology2261 Non-destructive testers and inspection technicians2262 Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers2263 Inspectors in public and environmental health and occupational health and safety2264 Construction inspectors2271 Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors2272 Air traffic controllers and related occupations2273 Deck officers, water transport2274 Engineer officers, water transport2275 Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators2281 Computer network technicians2282 User support technicians2283 Information systems testing technicians3011 Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors3012 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses3111 Specialist physicians3112 General practitioners and family physicians3113 Dentists3114 Veterinarians3121 Optometrists3122 Chiropractors3124 Allied primary health practitioners3125 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating3131 Pharmacists3132 Dietitians and nutritionists3141 Audiologists and speech-language pathologists3142 Physiotherapists3143 Occupational therapists3144 Other professional occupations in therapy and assessment3211 Medical laboratory technologists3212 Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists’ assistants3213 Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians3214 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists3215 Medical radiation technologists3216 Medical sonographers3217 Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists, n.e.c.3219 Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health)3221 Denturists3222 Dental hygienists and dental therapists3223 Dental technologists, technicians and laboratory assistants3231 Opticians3232 Practitioners of natural healing3233 Licensed practical nurses3234 Paramedical occupations3236 Massage therapists3237 Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment4011 University professors and lecturers4012 Post-secondary teaching and research assistants4021 College and other vocational instructors4031 Secondary school teachers4032 Elementary school and kindergarten teachers4033 Educational counsellors4111 Judges4112 Lawyers and Quebec notaries4151 Psychologists4152 Social workers4153 Family, marriage and other related counsellors4154 Professional occupations in religion4155 Probation and parole officers and related occupations4156 Employment counsellors4161 Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers4162 Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts4163 Business development officers and marketing researchers and consultants4164 Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers4165 Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers4166 Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers4167 Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers4168 Program officers unique to government4169 Other professional occupations in social science, n.e.c.4211 Paralegal and related occupations4212 Social and community service workers4214 Early childhood educators and assistants4215 Instructors of persons with disabilities4216 Other instructors4217 Other religious occupations4311 Police officers (except commissioned)4312 Firefighters4313 Non-commissioned ranks of the Canadian Forces5111 Librarians5112 Conservators and curators5113 Archivists5121 Authors and writers5122 Editors5123 Journalists5125 Translators, terminologists and interpreters5131 Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations5132 Conductors, composers and arrangers5133 Musicians and singers5134 Dancers5135 Actors and comedians5136 Painters, sculptors and other visual artists5211 Library and public archive technicians5212 Technical occupations related to museums and art galleries5221 Photographers5222 Film and video camera operators5223 Graphic arts technicians5224 Broadcast technicians5225 Audio and video recording technicians5226 Other technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts5227 Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and the performing arts5231 Announcers and other broadcasters5232 Other performers, n.e.c.5241 Graphic designers and illustrators5242 Interior designers and interior decorators5243 Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers5244 Artisans and craftspersons5245 Patternmakers – textile, leather and fur products5251 Athletes5252 Coaches5253 Sports officials and referees5254 Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness6211 Retail sales supervisors6221 Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade6222 Retail and wholesale buyers6231 Insurance agents and brokers6232 Real estate agents and salespersons6235 Financial sales representatives6311 Food service supervisors6312 Executive housekeepers6313 Accommodation, travel, tourism and related services supervisors6314 Customer and information services supervisors6315 Cleaning supervisors6316 Other services supervisors6321 Chefs6322 Cooks6331 Butchers, meat cutters and fishmongers – retail and wholesale6332 Bakers6341 Hairstylists and barbers6342 Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners6343 Shoe repairers and shoemakers6344 Jewellers, jewellery and watch repairers and related occupations6345 Upholsterers6346 Funeral directors and embalmers7201 Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations7202 Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations7203 Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades7204 Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades7205 Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers7231 Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors7232 Tool and die makers7233 Sheet metal workers7234 Boilermakers7235 Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters7236 Ironworkers7237 Welders and related machine operators7241 Electricians (except industrial and power system)7242 Industrial electricians7243 Power system electricians7244 Electrical power line and cable workers7245 Telecommunications line and cable workers7246 Telecommunications installation and repair workers7247 Cable television service and maintenance technicians7251 Plumbers7252 Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers7253 Gas fitters7271 Carpenters7272 Cabinetmakers7281 Bricklayers7282 Concrete finishers7283 Tile setters7284 Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers7291 Roofers and shinglers7292 Glaziers7293 Insulators7294 Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)7295 Floor covering installers7301 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades7302 Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews7303 Supervisors, printing and related occupations7304 Supervisors, railway transport operations7305 Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators7311 Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics7312 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics7313 Refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics7314 Railway Carmen/women7315 Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors7316 Machine fitters7318 Elevator constructors and mechanics7321 Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers7322 Motor vehicle body repairers7331 Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics7332 Appliance servicers and repairers7333 Electrical mechanics7334 Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics7335 Other small engine and small equipment repairers7361 Railway and yard locomotive engineers7362 Railway conductors and brakemen/women7371 Crane operators7372 Drillers and blasters – surface mining, quarrying and construction7373 Water well drillers7381 Printing press operators7384 Other trades and related occupations, n.e.c.8211 Supervisors, logging and forestry8221 Supervisors, mining and quarrying8222 Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services8231 Underground production and development miners8232 Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers8241 Logging machinery operators8252 Agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers8255 Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services8261 Fishing masters and officers8262 Fishermen/women9211 Supervisors, mineral and metal processing9212 Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities9213 Supervisors, food, beverage and associated products processing9214 Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing9215 Supervisors, forest products processing9217 Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing9221 Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling9222 Supervisors, electronics manufacturing9223 Supervisors, electrical products manufacturing9224 Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing9226 Supervisors, other mechanical and metal products manufacturing9227 Supervisors, other products manufacturing and assembly9231 Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing9232 Petroleum, gas and chemical process operators9235 Pulping, papermaking and coating control operators9241 Power engineers and power systems operators9243 Water and waste treatment plant operators