SPONSORED VISA
DIRECT ENTRY STREAM
– This visa is closed to new applications. For more information see: Recent changes.
STAY:
– Permanently
COST:
– From AUD4,045
PROCESSING TIME:
– 75% of applications: Processing times are not available
– 90% of applications: Processing times are not available
WITH THIS VISA, YOU CAN:
– Live, work and study in Australia indefinitely
– Sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia
– If eligible, become an Australian citizen
YOU MUST:
– Have an occupation on the relevant list of eligible skilled occupations
– Have an Australian employer nominating you to work in a position in regional Australia
– Depending on your occupation, demonstrate you have at least 3 years of relevant work experience
– Depending on your occupation, have a skills assessment
– Agree to remain employed with your nominating employer in regional Australia for a minimum of 2 years
PROCESS
TEMPORARY RESIDENCE TRANSITION STREAM
– This visa allows skilled workers, who are nominated by their employer in regional Australia, live and work in Australia permanently.
– You must be a transitional subclass 457 or subclass 482 worker
– Usually, you must have worked for your employer full-time for at least 3 years
– You must be nominated by your employer
STAY:
– Permanently
COST:
– From AUD4,045
PROCESSING TIME:
– 75% of applications: Processing times are not available
– 90% of applications: Processing times are not available
WITH THIS VISA, YOU CAN:
– Live, work and study in Australia indefinitely
– Sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia
– Apply for Australian citizenship, if eligible
YOU MUST:
– Hold a substantive visa or a Bridging visa A, B or C
– Usually, have worked for your employer in regional Australia for at least 3 years full time while holding a subclass 457 or TSS visa
– Have been nominated by an Australian employer whose nomination was approved in the 6 months prior to you applying