Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) subclass 119 & 857
To be eligible for a permanent visa under the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme, the employee must:
- Have the relevant qualifications for the nominated position, which are equivalent to at least an Australian diploma level.
- Meet any mandatory licensing, registration or professional membership requirements.
- Have been offered a position for a fixed term of at least 2 years (supported by evidence of a contract or letter of appointment signed by both the employer and the employee).
- Be under 45 years.
- Have Functional English language ability.
- All applicants 16 years or older must satisfy health and character requirements.
- This visa requires the main applicant to remain in employment with the sponsoring employer for the initial 2 years of residence in Australia.
- This visa provides permanent residence at time of visa grant and is valid for 5 years.
- Visa gives permanent residence as at time of visa grant. This visa is valid for 5 years
and allows multiple entry into and out of Australia during this period.
Employer sponsors are also required to meet minimum eligibility requirements to gain sponsorship approval.
Under exceptional circumstances, employees may seek exemption from skill, language or age eligibility requirements.
For more information relating to this visa call our UK office 0845 644 5607 or our Australian Office if currently based in Australia.
