Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (187)
This visa is a permanent residence visa for skilled workers who want to work in regional Australia. It involves a two-step process, firstly, nomination by an approved Australian employer and then an application under the nominated stream. RDASI certifies 187 applications under the Direct Entry Scheme.
The Direct Entry stream is for:
- people who have been nominated by their employer under the Direct Entry stream
- people who have never, or only briefly, worked in Australia
- temporary residents who do not qualify for the Temporary Residence Transition stream.
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.
You can submit your application online or via post.
Find out more about the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) Visa here