Skilled Migration for Northern Inland NSW Australia

Important Information for State and Territory Nominated Skilled Visa Subclasses 475, 487, 176 and 886

The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has recently released new information regarding these visa subclasses and the Form 1100 requirement.

Further information can be found on their website at: www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/state-territory-nominated-visas-475-487-176-886.htm

For applicants completing their 6 months in the Northern Inland Region for the 487 Off-List, the recent announcement by DIAC has superseded the 6 month requirement of the State Government. DIAC has advised all applicants should be allocated to a case officer by 31st March 2013.

PLEASE NOTE WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING OFF-LIST NOMINATIONS.

Nominations are now being accepted for Subclass 187 (Employer Nomination) and 489 (Provisional Skilled Regional Nomination).

Regional Development Australia - Northern Inland (RDANI) is an authorised body to provide certification of applications for visas in accordance with one migration category, namely, The Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) that leads to permanent residency in Australia.

Additionally, RDANI is authorised by the State Government to provide sponsorship to applicants under the Skilled Regional Sponsored (Provisional Visa) category.

RDANI provides these services through its Skilled Migration Project Officer and an administration fee (incl. GST) applies for processing applications under the two categories.

RDANI is unable to provide advice on general migration matters outside of the scope of the relevant schemes noted above that are specifically directed at attracting Skilled Migrants to regional Australia.

Extensive advice can be obtained from the Australian Government’s Department of Immigration and Citizenship DIAC website.

For information on the Temporary Business Visa 457 please follow this link Or email Regional Outreach Officer, at the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC).

Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS)

• Can you offer a full time, skilled position for at least two years and want to sponsor the person to Australia permanently?
• This scheme is available for regional areas only.

Forms Required
 

• Employer nomination under the RSMS, Form 1404
• Application for employer sponsored migration to Australia, Form 47ES

Skilled Regional (Nominated) Visa (Subclass 489 offshore) Previously known as Skilled Regional (SIR) Visa
 

• Targets qualified people who want to relocate to Australia as skilled migrants
• Will be able to obtain a three year temporary residents visa if they commit to living and working in regional and rural Australia.
• May be eligible to apply for permanent residency if they have lived in regional Australia for 2 years and been employed for at least 12 months.
• Link to RCB Sponsorship Assessment page.

For further information please click on required visa below:

• Subclass 489

Additional Links for Further Information

Commonly Requested Booklets

• Booklet 5 "Employer Sponsored Migration"
• Booklet 6 "General skilled Immigration"

If you require information on Life in Australia to assist new migrants or persons intending to migrate please click here.

If you have further queries, please contact

Kim-Trieste Hastings, Senior Project Officer
Regional Development Australia - Northern Inland
PO Box 72, Armidale NSW 2350
P: 02 6771 2790
F: 02 67714034

M: 0427 008 572
Email: khastings@rdani.org.au