REGIONAL SPONSORED MIGRATION SCHEME VISA
For skilled workers sponsored by regional employers for permanent residency.
Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) Visa (Subclass 187)
Introduction: Welcome to Flyworld Migration, your trusted partner in navigating the intricacies of Australian migration. The Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) Visa (Subclass 187) was a permanent residency visa that allowed skilled workers to live and work in regional Australia. As of November 16, 2019, the RSMS visa (Subclass 187) has been closed to new applications and replaced by the Skilled Employer-Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 494) and the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491).
Overview: The RSMS visa (Subclass 187) was designed to address skill shortages in regional areas of Australia by allowing employers in these regions to sponsor skilled workers from overseas. It aimed to support regional businesses and communities while ensuring that Australian workers had priority for job opportunities.
Benefits
- Permanent residency status in Australia for the visa holder and eligible family members.
- Freedom to live and work in regional Australia indefinitely.
- Access to government services and entitlements, including healthcare and education.
- Opportunity to apply for Australian citizenship after meeting residency requirements.
- Pathway to sponsor eligible family members for permanent residency.
Eligibility
- Eligibility criteria for the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) Visa (Subclass 187) included:
- Being nominated by an approved Australian employer to fill a skilled position in a regional area.
- Having the necessary skills, qualifications, and experience to perform the nominated occupation.
- Meeting health and character requirements.
- Satisfying English language proficiency requirements if applicable.
Requirements:
- Requirements for the RSMS Visa (Subclass 187) included:
- Submission of a valid job offer from an Australian employer located in a designated regional area.
- Completion of a skills assessment by a relevant assessing authority if required for the nominated occupation.
- Providing evidence of relevant qualifications, work experience, and English language proficiency.
- Meeting health and character clearance requirements.
- Obtaining an approved nomination from the employer through the Department of Home Affairs.
How to Apply
- The sponsoring employer applied for approval as a Standard Business Sponsor (SBS) for the RSMS visa.
- The employer nominated the skilled position to be filled by the visa applicant.
- The visa applicant lodged their visa application online and provided all necessary documentation.
- The applicant underwent health examinations and provided police clearance certificates if required.
- The visa application was processed by the Department of Home Affairs.
- Processing Time: Processing times for the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) Visa (Subclass 187) varied depending on various factors such as the volume of applications, completeness of documentation, and individual circumstances. Generally, processing times ranged from several months to over a year.
- Cost: The cost of applying for the RSMS Visa (Subclass 187) varied depending on factors such as the duration of the visa and whether the applicant included family members. As of its closure, the visa application fee for the main applicant started from AUD $4,045.
- While the RSMS visa (Subclass 187) is no longer available, Flyworld Migration remains committed to providing comprehensive migration assistance to skilled workers and employers seeking to navigate other visa pathways. Contact us today to explore your options and begin your journey to live and work in Australia!
