187 Permanent Resident Visa
187 Permanent Resident Visa
The Visa with the highest processing priority, largest occupation list and flexible skills, English, and age threshold.
WITH A JOB OFFER IN REGIONAL AUSTRALIA, you have a good chance of getting this visa provided you can deal with the rigorous and complicated process. On the face it, this PR visa is the easiest for many people to get. But surviving the 3-stage testing rigour of the application is the key. Firstly, certification is required by the Regional Certifying body that the position is genuine. Secondly, nomination by an approved regional employer within 6 months before you apply, is needed. Thirdly, a visa application in one of the 3 pathways must be lodged: sc457 transition; direct entry or labour agreement. All occupations found in skill levels 1-3 in the Australian and New Zealand Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) may be nominated for this visa. Family members can be included. This visa has the highest processing priority of between 3 and 6 months – more or less, depending on the quality of the application and the issues involved.
Key Requirements
Key Requirements
- Nominated occupation found in skill levels 1-3 in the Australian and New Zealand Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
- Achieved RCB certification
- While most applicants do not require skills assessment, evidence of ability to perform the tasks on the nominated occupation is necessary
- Aged between 18 and 50 years at the time of application, unless waived
- Have Competent English language skills or higher (at the time of application lodgement), unless an exception applies
- Meet health and character requirements
Where is Regional Australia
Regional areas for the purposes of RSMS sponsorship are as follows:
- Western Australia
- South Australia
- Tasmania
- Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
- Northern Territory
- New South Wales (NSW) – all areas excluding: Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong
- Victoria – all areas excluding Melbourne
- Queensland- all areas excluding Brisbane
Key Challenges
Failing to deal with these challenges can lead to refusals & cancellations.
- Demonstrating skills and qualifications for the nominated occupations
- Managing the 3 stage process which requires strict consistency and timeliness
- Identifying the correct eligibility scheme
- Achieving RCB certification given that the criteria varies between states
- Expired or expiring Visas
- Health and/or Character issues requiring waivers
- Dealing with the departments queries
Tough Cases We Can Help With
Tough Cases We Can Help With
- Demonstrating skills and qualifications for the nominated occupations
- Managing the 3 stage process which requires strict consistency and timeliness
- Self-sponsored applications where applicants have their own businesses
- Expired or expiring Visas
- Health and/or Character issues requiring waivers
- Preparing for an MRT Appeal
Corporate Rates
We offer special rates to employers.
If you are an employer or a company we offer corporate rates. This is reserved for companies with multiple-employee processing needs. It is best for your company representative to discuss this with us directly.