Registered Migration Australia

REGIONAL SPONSORED MIGRATION

SUBCLASS 187 VISA

 

 

 

The subclass 187 visa is for skilled workers who want to work in regional Australia. This visa involves a two-stage process. The first stage is nomination by an approved Australian employer, the second stage is then an application under the nominated stream. It is part of the Permanent Employer Sponsored Visa program.

 

The visa is a permanent resident visa. You can be in or outside Australia when you apply. If you are in Australia, you must hold a substantive visa or a bridging visa A, B or C.

 

English language requirements: A requirement of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (or equivalent test) score of 6 in each component is necessary for all Temporary Residence Transition stream and Direct Entry Streams applications.

 

The Regional Sponsored Migration Subclass 187 Visa has three streams

 

Temporary Residence Transition stream is for subclass 457 visa holders who have worked for two years, while holding a subclass 457 visa, in the same occupation with their nominating employer (who has lodged a valid nomination with us under the Temporary Residence Transition stream), who wants to offer them a permanent position in that occupation.

 

Direct Entry stream is for:

  • people who have been nominated by their employer under the Direct Entry stream
  • people with a maximum age requirement of 45 at the time of application
  • people who have never, or only briefly, worked in Australia
  • temporary residents who do not qualify for the Temporary Residence Transition stream; or

 

Agreement stream is for people nominated by an employer through a labour agreement.

 

 

Regional Sponsored Migration Subclass 187 Visa entitlements

 

This visa allows you and your family to live in Australia and work permanently in a regional area. A regional area is anywhere other than the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Newcastle, Sydney, Wollongong and Melbourne.

 

This is a permanent residence visa. It allows you and any family members who have also been granted this visa to:

 

  • stay in Australia indefinitely
  • work and study in Australia
  • enrol in Medicare, Australia's scheme for health-related care and expenses
  • apply for Australian citizenship (if you are eligible)
  • sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence
  • travel to and from Australia for five years from the date the visa is granted (after that time, you will need a resident return visa or another visa to return to Australia)

 

 

Regional Sponsored Migration Subclass 187 Visa requirements

 

You may be eligible for this visa if you:

 

  • have been nominated by an approved Australian employer in regional Australia (outside of the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Newcastle, Sydney, Wollongong and Melbourne) within six months before you apply
  • a maximum age requirement of 45 at the time of application will apply to Direct Entry stream applicants. A maximum age requirement of 50 at the time of application applies to Temporary Residence Transition stream applicants
  • at time of application lodgement, have the required skills and qualifications for the position you have been nominated for – you must hold any mandatory registration, license or professional membership, or you must already be fully assessed as suitable by the relevant body
  • at time of application lodgement, have appropriate English language skills for Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) stream and Direct Entry (DE) stream unless you are exempt
  • meet health and character requirements
  • meet the requirements of the stream

 

 

Regional Sponsored Migration Subclass 187 Employer Requirements

 

You can nominate a skilled worker for this visa if:

 

  • you actively and lawfully operate a business in regional Australia (regional Australia does not include the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Newcastle, Sydney, Wollongong or Melbourne)
  • you have a genuine need for a paid employee to fill a skilled position
  • you offer a skilled position in the applicant's field that is full time and ongoing for at least two years
  • you pay a market salary rate
  • you comply with Australian immigration and workplace relations laws
  • there is no adverse information known about your business or any person associated with your business

 

You must nominate the applicant in one of the three streams and meet the requirements of that stream.

 

The Regional Sponsored Migration List (RSMS)

 

The Regional Sponsored Migration List (RSMS) is the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) that apply directly to Regional Sponsored Migration Subclass 187 visa scheme.

 

 

Regional Australia Postcode List

 

 

 

 

Please feel free to contact us for a consultation so that we can better assess and service your Regional Sponsored Subclass 187 migration needs. We are experts at finding the right visa for your situation. We give you advice and the best chance to get your Australian visa.

 

 

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