Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa Subclass 187

Subclass 187

Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa Subclass 187

The 187 visa has been abolished to direct applicants in year 2018. This visa is now only used as a permanent resident pathway for 482 TSS or 457 visa holder who have worked for at least 3 years full time and still want to work for the same employer in Australia. The biggest difference between 187 and 186 visa is that 187 visa requires applicants to be working in regional Australia.

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Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa Subclass 187

The 187 visa has been abolished to direct applicants in year 2018. This visa is now only used as a permanent resident pathway for 482 TSS or 457 visa holder who have worked for at least 3 years full time and still want to work for the same employer in Australia. The biggest difference between 187 and 186 visa is that 187 visa requires applicants to be working in regional Australia.

Basic Eligibility

You must:
  • be nominated by an approved Australian employer for a job in regional Australia
  • be under 45 years of age
  • meet the skills, qualifications and English language requirements

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Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa (subclass 187)

Direct Entry stream

This visa is closed to new applications. For more information see: Recent changes.

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Permanently

Cost

From AUD4,045

Processing Time

Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa (subclass 187)

Temporary Residence Transition stream

This visa allows skilled workers, who are nominated by their employer in regional Australia, live and work in Australia permanently.

Stay

Permanently

Cost

From AUD4,045

Processing Time

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