Subclass 187 occupation removals under IMMI 18/043 (2018-03-16)

Key data from IMMI 18/043 for Subclass 187 visa

Which ROL occupations were removed for Subclass 187?

Instrument F2018L00295 targeted the Regional Occupation List (ROL) settings for the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) Subclass 187 visa, removing 10 specific occupation codes from the 187/ROL combination. While the legislative text provides ANZSCO codes, it does not restate titles in the change summary used here.

Context: Subclass 187 and the Regional Occupation List

The Subclass 187 Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme was an employer-sponsored permanent visa for regional Australia. Under IMMI 18/043, the Department specified which ANZSCO occupations on the Regional Occupation List could underpin a 187 nomination. Removing an occupation from the 187/ROL pairing meant regional employers could no longer use that code for new Subclass 187 nominations under this instrument.

• Subclass 187 relied on specified occupations, including those on the ROL.
• F2018L00295 refined that list by deleting 10 occupation codes from the 187/ROL settings.
• The change applied from the making date **16 March 2018**, as set out in the instrument.

Analysis of F2018L00295 changes for regional employer sponsorship

This instrument specifies the occupations, and classes of persons, for the purposes of the definition of ‘nominated occupation’ in regulation 5.19 of the Regulations in relation to the Subclass 187 (Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme) visa.

For migration agents, the removal of these 10 ANZSCO codes from the Subclass 187 visa settings meant fewer eligible ROL options for regional employer sponsors. Historic case reviews may need to distinguish clearly between pre‑ and post‑16 March 2018 nomination possibilities for the affected occupations, especially when reconstructing eligibility at time of application or decision.

Applicants whose skills align with the removed codes would have needed alternate skilled visa strategies from that date, such as different ANZSCO classifications or other subclasses where their occupation remained listed. Education providers tracking demand for courses that feed into these trades and technical roles may treat 2018-03-16 as a pivot point in the regional permanent employer-sponsored landscape, even though Subclass 187 has since been replaced by newer regional pathways.

ImmiIQ data flags these 10 removals as the only detected changes in the instrument_changes feed for F2018L00295. No additional ANZSCO codes, list types, or subclasses appear in the provided diff, so any broader interpretation would go beyond the available government-sourced change log. That constraint matters for compliance audits and evidence‑based advice.

Next steps for agents, applicants and providers

How to use this 2018 instrument now

1. 01For historic cases, cross‑reference the 10 removed ANZSCO codes with case lodgement and decision dates to confirm whether **F2018L00295** applied at the relevant time.
2. 02Applicants researching pathways may wish to compare these historic Subclass 187 settings with current regional options via [ImmiIQ visa search](https://app.immiiq.com/search).
3. 03Education providers can map course outcomes to the affected ANZSCO codes using [ImmiIQ occupation profiles](https://app.immiiq.com/search) to understand long‑term regional demand shifts.

Why does a 2018 instrument still matter in 2026? Because many tribunal reviews, court matters and skills‑linked education planning exercises depend on reconstructing the exact occupation settings in force at a past point in time, and F2018L00295 is one of the key instruments that shaped those regional employer-sponsored rules.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute migration advice. Always consult a MARA-registered migration agent for advice specific to your circumstances.

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