The Victorian Government has made a number of changes to its eligibility lists including the addition of several occupations eligible for visa sponsorship by the Victorian Government under the Skilled - Sponsored (176 and 886) and the Skilled - Regional Sponsored (475 and 487) visas.

Eligibility criteria for visa sponsorship by the Victorian Government reflect skills in shortage or demand in Victoria. These eligibility lists are regularly updated to reflect the skill needs of Victoria's industries that cannot be met locally.

If you are awaiting the outcome of a previously lodged visa sponsorship application from the Victorian Government, please note that:

• assessment of visa nomination applications that were lodged up until close of business 22 July 2009 will be based on the previous eligibility lists.
• after 22 July 2009 (close of business), new applications for visa nomination by the Victorian Government will only be accepted for occupations that are listed on the updated eligibility lists.

For more information or to download a copy of Victoria's most current eligibility lists please visit: www.LiveInVictoria.vic.gov.au/skillsindemand

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