Skilled Migration occupation lists

Since the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) launched in December 2024, it has become the primary list for the Skills in Demand (subclass 482) visa and the Direct Entry stream of the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186). The older Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and Regional Occupation List (ROL) have not disappeared, they still apply to specific points-tested and state or regionally nominated visas, but CSOL is usually the first list worth checking if you are being sponsored by an employer.

Which list applies to which visa?

• Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL): the Skills in Demand (subclass 482) visa, and the Direct Entry stream of the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186).
• Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL): the Skilled Independent (subclass 189) visa, and the Skilled Nominated (190) or Skilled Work Regional Provisional (491) visas when nominated by a state or territory.
• Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL): the Skilled Nominated (190) and Skilled Work Regional Provisional (491) visas, when nominated by a state or territory.
• Regional Occupation List (ROL): the Skilled Work Regional Provisional (491) visa, state or territory nominated stream, for occupations in demand specifically in regional Australia.

Historical list, no longer in effect: The Priority Migration Skilled Occupations List (PMSOL), introduced in 2020 for pandemic-era priority processing, ceased to have effect on 28 October 2022. It is not a current pathway and should not be presented as one.

How do I check if my occupation is on one of these lists?

Each list below has its own page with the full occupation list, ANZSCO codes and assessing authorities, and a search box so you can check your own occupation directly rather than scanning the full table.