VisaChief Medical Laboratory Scientist (234611): Australian visa options
Which skilled visas Medical Laboratory Scientist is eligible for, the lists it sits on, its caveats, and who assesses it.
Medical Laboratory Scientist is ANZSCO 234611 (2013 version). It is on the MLTSSL. That makes it eligible for 7 skilled visa subclasses: 189, 190, 407, 485, 489, 491, 494.
Visas this occupation can be used for
| Subclass | Visa | Stream |
|---|---|---|
| 189 | Skilled Independent visa (189) | Skilled Independent (subclass 189) - Points-Tested |
| 190 | Skilled Nominated visa (190) | Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) |
| 407 | Training visa (407) | Training visa (subclass 407) |
| 485 | Temporary Graduate visa (485) | Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) |
| 489 | Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (489) | Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - Family sponsored |
| 489 | Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (489) | Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - State or Territory nominated |
| 494 | Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa (494) | Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) - Employer sponsored stream |
| 491 | Skilled Work Regional visa (491) | Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491) State or Territory nominated |
| 491 | Skilled Work Regional visa (491) | Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491) Family Sponsored |
Who assesses this occupation
Skills assessments for Medical Laboratory Scientist are done by AIMS (Australian Institute of Medical Scientists). Their site: www.aims.org.au. A positive skills assessment is a prerequisite, not a points factor: without one you cannot lodge, no matter how high your points score is.
Points and this occupation
Being on the list makes you eligible; points decide whether you are invited. Score yourself on the points calculator - the minimum is 65 and invitation rounds routinely clear well above it. English is usually the fastest gain: Proficient is 10 points and Superior is 20.
Which list it is on, and why that matters
- MLTSSL - Skilled Independent (189), Skilled Nominated (190), Skilled Work Regional (491) and Temporary Graduate (485).
Occupation lists change, and an occupation being removed does not affect an application already lodged. The department publishes the operative list in a legislative instrument; this page reflects the combined list as published on immi.homeaffairs.gov.au.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Medical Laboratory Scientist on the skilled occupation list?
Yes. Medical Laboratory Scientist (ANZSCO 234611) is on the MLTSSL.
What is the ANZSCO code for Medical Laboratory Scientist?
ANZSCO 234611 (2013 version).
Which visas can I apply for as a Medical Laboratory Scientist?
This occupation appears against subclass 189, subclass 190, subclass 407, subclass 485, subclass 489, subclass 491, subclass 494.
Who does the skills assessment for Medical Laboratory Scientist?
AIMS (Australian Institute of Medical Scientists) is the assessing authority for this occupation.