Regional Sponsored Migration (Subclass 187)

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 six months before applying for the visa
• be under the age of 50 at time of application lodgement, unless exempt
• at time of application lodgement, have the required skills and qualifications for the position nominated for – must hold any mandatory registration, license or professional membership, or already be fully assessed as suitable by the relevant body
• at time of application lodgement, have appropriate English language skills for Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) stream and Direct Entry (DE) stream unless exempt
• meet 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.