RSMS Temporary Visa Transition

Eligibility:

To be eligible for a 187 (Temporary Transition Scheme) visa, you must:

• Hold a substantive visa or a Bridging visa A, B or C
• Usually, have worked for your employer in regional Australiafor at least 3 years full time while holding a subclass 457 or TSS visa
• Have been nominated by an Australian employer whose nomination was approved in the 6 months prior to you applying

Application Process:

75% of applications for this visa are processed in 13 months, with 90% of all applications finalised after 21 months.

Other Requirements:

• You must pass the character and health
• If registration with an industry body, membership or licensing is required for your occupation in the state or territory you work in, you must obtain it.
• You must be nominated by the Australian business you intend to work for, and apply for the visa within 6 months of receiving the nomination.
• You usually must be under the age of 45 at the time of application.
• You need to have competent English. See the thresholds and requirements for various English tests here. This may have been obtained when applying for your temporary visa. You are exempt from this requirement if you went to secondary school for five years where all classes were taught in English.
• You must obey all Australian laws during your residency.
• You must have paid back any debt owing to the Australian government, if any.
• You must have not had a visa previously cancelled.
• Obtain a positive skills assessment through the relevant body for your occupation. This may have been obtained when applying for your temporary visa.
• Have worked for at least three years under your existing temporary work visa.