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Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa (subclass 187)Working and skilled visas

Temporary Residence Transition stream

This visa allows skilled workers, who are nominated by their employer in regional Australia, live and work in Australia permanently.

At a Glance

Stay

Permanently

Cost

From AUD 4,910.00

Processing Time

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Conditions

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You need to:

  • be a transitional subclass 457 or subclass 482 worker, see definition under eligibility “Have this visa”
  • hold a substantive visa or a Bridging visa A, B or C in association with a pending 482 Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS), 186 or 187 visa
  • usually, have worked for your employer in regional Australia for at least 2 years full time while holding a subclass 457 or TSS visa
  • have been nominated by an Australian employer whose nomination was approved in the 6 months prior to you applying

Help with your visa

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With this visa you may:

  • live, work and study in Australia indefinitely
  • sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia
  • lodge an application for Australian citizenship, if eligible

Official Home Affairs Source

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