Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS)
Who can apply?
There are various criteria that need to be met both by the employer and the employee.
As an employer you must get the position approved by a Regional Certifying Body and by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship. As part of the requirements, you will have to show that there is a need for a paid employee in your business, that it is a genuine full-time vacancy and that the position is available for at least 2 years.
Your business must be located anywhere in Australia except in the following areas:
- Brisbane and the Gold Coast
- Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong
- Melbourne
As a prospective employee, part of the requirements to be eligible are that you:
- Have an appropriate qualification for the position (at least the equivalent of an Australian Diploma level) and
- are aged less than 45 years and
- Have functional English
In exceptional cases, some of these requirements can be waived.
Please book an appointment for a personal assessment or contact us to find out more about our services.
What can I do with a RSMS Visa?
This is a permanent visa which entitles you and your family to live, work and study in Australia.
You are entitled to access Australia's public medical assistance scheme (Medicare). You may also be able to access certain social security payments from Centrelink (beware of waiting periods).
You may be eligible for citizenship provided you meet the 4 year residency requirement and all other legal criteria.
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