Employer Nomination 187 (Australia)

Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme

This sponsored skilled worker visa is permanent if it is an employer sponsored visa. This allows skilled foreign workers or skilled temporary migrants to live and work in regional Australia. To obtain this skilled worker visa in Australia, you must be appointed to a position within an approved Australian employer.

There are two further categories in this:

  • Stream of Direct Entry (Closed)
  • Stream for Transitioning to a Temporary Residence

To qualify for this visa, professionals must hold a 457 or 482 visa.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THIS VISA

You must have the necessary skills and qualifications to complete the tasks set for your designated profession.

Before being appointed on a subclass 187 visa, the employer must allow him to work full time on a subclass 457 or482 visa for at least three of the four years.

An applicant for the transition status “Temporary Resident” is limited to a maximum age of 50 years at the time of application.

Meet the English Language Requirements: Each component of IELTS (or equivalent test) must have a score of 6.