SKILLED REGIONAL SPONSORED VISA TO AUSTRALIA

The Skilled Regional Sponsored Visa is designed to let applicants who cannot meet the skilled independent pass mark to rely on state/territory sponsorship in order to qualify. This is a provisional visa. Only the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) does not participate in this Visa program.

Applicants under this category must be prepared to live for two years and work for at least 12 months in a regional area of Australia, or one with a low rate of population growth. The visa is valid for 3 years and there is an option to obtain a 1 year renewal if the applicant is not yet in a position to meet the criteria for permanent residence.

Under this visa type, you will be required to sign an undertaking that you, and members of your family included in your application, will live, work or study in a regional or a low population metropolitan area in Australia, gazetted at the time your SRS visa was granted, for the duration of your visa.

DO I QUALIFY FOR AN AUSTRALIAN SKILLED REGIONAL SPONSORED VISA?

Our Free Skilled Regional Sponsored Visa Eligibility Assessment is designed to instantly determine if you are eligible to apply to live and work in Australia.

AUSTRALIAN SKILLED REGIONAL SPONSORED VISA BASIC REQUIREMENTS

In order to satisfy labour market shortages, the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has set specific basic requirements for people who are interested in applying under the Skilled Migration Stream.

To qualify for skilled migration, you (or your partner) must be able to satisfy the basic Visa requirements, obtain sponsorship from a participating state/territory government and meet the pass mark of 100 points. You must meet specific age requirements, English language ability, minimum qualifications level, selection of a nominated occupation and recent work experience.

In order to obtain state/territory sponsorship, you must satisfy the specific criteria as set by the different state/territory governments. These may include:

• having an occupation on the skills shortage list in that state/territory
• demonstrating specialized skills in an area of need

"Regional / low growth areas" of Australia are determined according to post codes. As a general indication, the following areas are considered regional/low growth:

• New South Wales everywhere except Sydney, Newcastle, the Central Coast and Wollongong
• Queensland everywhere except the greater Brisbane area and the Gold Coast
• Victoria everywhere except Melbourne metropolitan area
• Western Australia everywhere except Perth and surrounding areas
• South Australia
• Tasmania
• Northern Territory

AUSTRALIAN SKILLED REGIONAL SPONSORED VISA ENTITLEMENTS

This Visa type results in a temporary Visa which entitles you to live and work in a regional / low population growth area of Australia for up to three years. Accompanying family members can also work and study.

Upon satisfying certain residence and work requirements, you may qualify for permanent residence. This second stage may also require sponsorship from a participating state/territory government.

It is possible to qualify for permanent residence after living for two years and working full time for a total of 12 months in a regional area of the sponsoring state/territory.

SKILLED REGIONAL SPONSORED VISA PROCESSING TIME AND COSTS

OUR FEES
Advanced Migration Service**	A$399
Premium Migration Service***	A$3999
GOVERNMENT FEES AND PROCESSING TIMES
Application Fee	A$2060
Partner Application Fee	included
Dependents Application Fee	included
Processing Time	6 to 12 months
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