The Shortage Occupation List (SOL) is a feature of the skilled visa. It lists occupations where employers face a shortage of suitable labour and where it is sensible to fill those shortages with migrant workers. The occupations on the list are given some special dispensations within the immigration rules designed to make it easier for employers to access migrant labour to fill vacancies in those areas of identified shortage. Update on list can be found here
If you are employing applicant in this sector additional points are allocated for job being in this sector. The threshold for salaries is also lower as much as 20% . They also face lower visa feesand migrants sponsored in SOL roles are exempt from having to meet a higher salary threshold before being able to apply for settlement.
Are you an employer looking to recruit from this sector not sure of the requirements? Contact us to ensure that as an employer in this sector you meet the necessary requirements. We can provide support and advice to you as the employer and to your prospective employee.
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