Changes in Requirements for Skilled - Regional Sponsorship under the Concessional English Provisions
The Northern Territory Government's participation in the concessional English provisions of the Skilled - Regional Sponsored visa scheme is primarily designed to facilitate the migration of family and friends of members of ethnic communities in the Northern Territory, or graduates of the Charles Darwin University.
Advice from Northern Territory employers seeking to employ professionals suggests that strong English levels are crucial to employment in many professions including accountancy, IT and business administration positions; Therefore this office will rarely grant sponsorship under concessional English for occupations/professions that have a high level of client contact and/or requirements for record keeping, report writing or maintaining an understanding of new research or legislation.
On this basis, unless an applicant has already strong linkages established with the Northern Territory, it is usually only trade occupations that are considered under concessional English, with a limited number of associate professional (ASCO Level 3) occupations.
Applicants who are applying from interstate must demonstrate a genuine intention to move to the Northern Territory and/or show that they have support networks that will assist them to establish themselves while they are improving their English skills.
It would be particularly difficult for applicants from interstate who have no offer of employment, and without family or friends living in the location, to demonstrate a genuine intention to relocate.
Last updated on the Wednesday 06 May 2009
