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Regional Sponsored Migration (Subclass 187)
Regional Sponsored Migration (Subclass 187)
Overview: Dreaming of a fresh start in Australia’s beautiful regional towns? The Subclass 187 visa lets skilled workers live and work permanently, with the support of an employer who needs your talent. It’s your ticket to a stable career and a vibrant community life.
The Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa (subclass 187) is a permanent residence visa for skilled workers who want to work in regional areas of Australia. It is part of the Permanent Employer Sponsored Visa program.
The visa has three streams:
- The Temporary Residence Transition stream is for Temporary Work Skilled (subclass 457) visa holders who have worked for their employer in their nominated occupation for two years and their employer wants to offer them a permanent position in that occupation.
- The Direct Entry stream is for
– people who have never, only briefly worked in the Australian labour market
– temporary residents who do not qualify for the Temporary Residence Transition stream; or
– applicants with a nomination lodged with us before 1 July 2012
The Agreement stream is for people nominated by an employer through a labour agreement.
Requirements
Requirements for the applicant are as follows:
- have been nominated by an approved Australian employer in regional Australia (outside of the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Newcastle, Sydney, Wollongong and Melbourne) within sim months before applying for the visa
- Be under the age of 50 at time of application lodgment, unless exempt
- at time of application lodgment, have the required skills and qualifications for the position nominated for – must hold any mandatory registration, licence or professional membership, or already be fully assessed as suitable by the relevant body.
- at time of application lodgment, have appropriate English language skills for Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) stream and Direct Entry (DE) stream unless exempt
- merit health and character requirements
- meet the requirements of the relevant stream
Some people over the age of 50 may still apply.
This visa allows the applicant and family to live in Australia and work permanently in a regional area, A regional area is anywhere other than the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Newcastle, Sydney, Wollongong and Melbourne.
Take Away Points
🌏 Live and work in beautiful regional Australia.
🤝 Get sponsored by an approved local employer.
📄 Apply for permanent residency from the start.
🏡 Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with close‑knit communities.
🚀 Build your career while exploring new horizons.