Subclass 482
This temporary visa lets an employer sponsor a suitably skilled worker to fill a position they can’t find a suitably… (read more)
This is a temporary visa
You must have an approved sponsor and be nominated for the visa
You must meet our English language requirements
Processing times vary
Subclass 489
For skilled workers who want to live and work in regional Australia. You can bring your family. If you are granted this visa, you might be able to… (read more)
You must be nominated by a state or territory government
You must live in a regional or low population area
You must have a point score above 65
Processing times vary
Subclass 494
This visa enables regional employers to address identified labour shortages within their region by sponsoring skilled workers where employers can’t source… (read more)
Live, work and study only in designated regional areas of Australia for 5 years
Travel to and from Australia for 5 years
If eligible, apply for permanent residence after 3 years from the time you commence your employment
Processing times vary
Subclass 491
A visa for skilled people nominated by a state or territory government to live and work in regional Australia (read more)
You must have an occupation on a relevant skilled occupation list
You must be nominated to apply by a state or territory government agency or an eligible relative must sponsor you
This is a temporary visa
Processing times vary
Subclass 186
This visa lets skilled workers who are nominated by their employer, live and work in Australia permanently. (read more)
You must be nominated by an Australian employer
See the relevant stream for the processing times
Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme Visa (Subclass 187)
This visa is closed to new applications. For more (read more)
You must be nominated by an Australian employer
See the relevant stream for the processing times
Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme Visa (Subclass 187)
This visa lets skilled workers who are nominated by their employer, live and work in Australia permanently. (read more)
You must be nominated by your employer
You must be a transitional subclass 457 or subclass 482 worker
Usually you must have worked for your employer full-time for at least 3 years
See the relevant stream for the processing times