Settlement Guide: 4 requirements of a regional sponsored migration scheme visa

The Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa (subclass 187) is a permanent residence visa for skilled workers who want to work in regional Australia. This visa involves a two-step process, firstly, nomination by an approved Australian employer and then an application under the nominated stream. So, who is eligible?

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1. You have to be nominated by an Australian employer for a job in regional Australia

Regional Australia does not include the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Newcastle, Sydney, Wollongong or Melbourne.

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Regional jobs Source: Getty Images

2. You might be able to get this visa if you are younger than 50 years of age

Young migrant - Kawalmakkar
Young migrant - Kawalmakkar Source: SA 4.0

3. You have to meet the skills, qualifications and English language requirements

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Migrant workers Source: AAP

4. You need to apply under the stream for which you were nominated

The visa has three streams: Temporary Residence Transition stream, the Direct Entry stream and is the Agreement stream.

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457 visa Source: SBS
 

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By Ildiko Dauda
Source: Department of Home Affairs

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