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You need to
- have an occupation on the relevant list of eligible skilled occupations
- have an Australian employer nominating you to work in a position in regional Australia
- depending on your occupation, demonstrate you have at least 3 years of relevant work experience
- depending on your occupation, have a skills assessment
- agree to remain employed with your nominating employer in regional Australia for a minimum of 2 years
With this visa, you may
- live, work and study in Australia indefinitely
- sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia
- if eligible, become an Australian citizen