Permanent Visa – RSMS Sub Class 187 Visa
This is a Permanent resident visa, available for skilled workers, nominated by an Australian Employer based in Regional Australia.
There are two stages in this application process
- Stage 1 – Employer applies for Nomination application
- Lawfully operating business in Regional Australia
- Having a genuine need for a skilled worker who cannot be recruited locally.
- Full-time ongoing position for at least 2 years
- Market Salary rate offered to the employee
- Meet all Australian immigration and workplace relations law
- Stage 2 – Employee applies for a SC 187 Visa
This visa can be applied under one of the three streams:- Temporary residence Transition Stream (TRTS), or
- Direct Entry Stream (DES)
- Agreement Stream – applicable for Labour Agreement businesses and employees only
Following table lists general comparison between the two common streams of RSMS Visa:
| Requirement | Temporary Residence Transition | Direct Entry |
| Occupation | An occupation in the Medium and Long term strategic skills list (MLTSSL) OR, any occupation - if the applicant held or was an applicant of a SC 457 visa (which was subsequently granted) on 18 April 2017 | An occupation in the Medium and Long term strategic skills list (MLTSSL) |
| Current Visa | A SC 482 (TSS) visa holder having worked with the nominating employer for at least 3 years at the time of application. A SC 457 visa holder who has worked with the nominating employer for at least 2 years. | Holder of any visa in Australia or an overseas worker with no visa. |
| Age | Less than 45 years old (exemptions apply) | Less than 45 years old |
| Skills Requirement | Generally not required. At least 3 Years work experience. | A valid skills assessment At least 3 years work experience |
| English ability | Competent English or English medium secondary and/or Higher Education study for at least 5 years | Competent English |
RSMS Visas are more flexible in its requirements than ENS Visa. Concessions and Exemptions are available on many of the above requirements based on individual circumstances.
Please contact eMA by purchasing a MAP to get answers for your specific circumstances.
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