• Applications are streamlined and prioritized for faster processing.
• Successful candidates can accelerate their path to permanent residency, with options for both work-to-residence and direct residency.
• Students in tertiary education can secure post-study work rights, paving the way to potential permanent residency.
• Certain roles offer attractive minimum salary thresholds to draw top-tier talent.

The skilled occupations on the Green List as of October 2023 include:

The Straight-to-Residence Pathway:

• Professions such as Anaesthetists, Chemical Engineers, and Clinical Psychologists.
• Technical and engineering roles including Civil Engineers, Electrical Engineers, and Electronics Engineers.
• Specialized medical fields like General Practitioners, Psychiatrists, and various Surgeons.
• High-tech roles such as ICT Managers and Software Engineers with competitive salary thresholds.

• Healthcare roles such as Registered Nurses, Medical Radiation Therapists, and Midwives.
• Technical and trades positions including Automotive Electricians, Diesel Motor Mechanics, and Registered Electricians.
• Education sector roles like Secondary School Teachers specializing in areas of need.

To apply for Green List roles, applicants must meet several criteria:

• The occupation must be categorized within tier one or two of the Green List.
• Applicants should have relevant qualifications and work experience.
• Positions must be full-time (at least 30 hours per week) and permanent or on a minimum 12-month contract.
• Applicants must be 55 years or younger.
• Families accompanying the applicant must meet specific English language, health, and character requirements.