Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS)

(permanent visa) – (RSMS) to Australia Subclass 119/857 

Main Features

1. Nomination by Australian employer 

2. Arrive in Australia with guaranteed job 

3. Priority processing & eligible to all 

4. 100+ type occupations to select & 10000 vacancies 

5. Total cost Rs. 2,00,000 - 2,50,000 

6. Processing time - 12 to 18 months -depending required registration and licensing etc.,  

This page describes the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS), which is designed to help employers in regional or low population growth areas of Australia who are unable to fill skilled vacancies from the Australian labor market. 

It provides information for employers and those wanting to migrate (applicants) using this category. This information is a general guide only, but it will help you decide if this category applies to you. If you decide you want to use this scheme, it is essential that you obtain further information from FEMRA INDIA. 

Please note: 

If you apply from outside Australia, you will be applying to migrate. If you are applying in Australia, you will be applying for permanent residence. On this web pages, the term migrate covers both Similar to the ENS, this scheme is for lawfully operating Australian employers to recruit skilled workers on permanent visas from overseas. 

The RSMS enables employers in regional and low population growth areas of Australia to sponsor skilled workers to fill relevant full time vacancies for no less than two years. If you are granted a permanent visa under the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (Subclass 119/857), you and dependent family members may live and work and study in Australia permanently, receive subsidized healthcare, access certain social security payments, sponsor other migrants for permanent residence, and be eligible for Australian citizenship. 

To meet the criteria of the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS), an eligible job must be located in a regional area, a genuine full-time vacancy, available for a minimum of two consecutive years, require a candidate with qualifications equivalent to at least Australian diploma level, and cannot be filled by an Australian employee. 

Summary of migration requirements 

• The RSMS allows employers in regional or low population growth areas of Australia to fill skilled positions that they are unable to fill from the local labour market. 

• An employer can take part in the scheme if their business is in any area except Brisbane, Gold Coast,Newcastle, Sydney, Wollongong, Melbourne and Perth. 

Employers considering nominating overseas persons under the RSMS may identify suitable nominees in various ways, including: 

1. through their efforts in testing the local labour market- BIGGBIZ MANAGEMENT direct introduce your like talented Indian applicants to Australian regional employer through local employment agencies 

2. personal contact and/or experience with the nominee - BIGGBIZ MANAGEMENT direct introduce talented Indian applicants to Australian regional employer through employer associations 

3. recommendation from third parties –BIGGBIZ MANAGEMENT direct introduce you to Australian employer 

4. Through the department's Skill Matching program – we help to enlist you in skill match Skill Matching Database 

1. Skill matching is made possible by the Skill Matching Database. It contains the educational, occupational and personal details of Skilled–Independent category applicants and Skill Matching visa applicants. 

2. The Skill Matching Database is updated monthly and distributed to all State and Territory governments and to a network of regional development authorities. 

3. Employers can use the database to identify suitable applicants for nomination under the RSMS or Labour Agreements. Applicants nominated from the database do not need to lodge a further visa application. 

4. BIGGBIZ MANAGEMENT team enlist you in Skill match data base also, other than direct introduction

 

The RSMS process consists of four stages: 

 1. Application for employer nomination – then Nomination by employer 

2. certification of the nomination / employment offer from Australian employer (this vacancy to fill assess by a certifying body); 

3. nomination by the employer is assessed by the Department; and 

4. Nominee’s application for a visa. 

 RSMS A Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme needs: 

• an Australian employer  • a skilled employee  • an eligible position. 

The process for obtaining a visa under the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme is summarised below. 

Who	Responsibility
Employer	nominates the position(s) that they wish to fill                                  arranges certification by the Regional Certifying Body                                  seeks approval of the nomination from the department                                  recruits the overseas worker(s) to fill the nominated positions.
Regional Certifying Bodies (RCB)	·                                 assists employers to fill vacancies in regional Australia                                  assesses whether the position is genuinely vacant and unable to be filled by an Australian employee                                 if these requirements are met, certifies the position.
Employee	accepts the offer of employment from the nominating employer                                 applies for a visa                                meets the conditions on their visa (once approved).

 Note: The nomination must be approved before the visa can be granted. The nomination application should be lodged before or at the same time as the visa application. If the nomination application is lodged first, the visa application must be lodged within six months of the nomination approval date.

Applying for RSMS Visa 

If the employer and employee are eligible, willing and able to meet their obligations under the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme, they can commence the 3-step application process. 

Step 1 - Employer applies for certification The employer must apply for certification of a nominated position with the Regional Certifying Body. 

Step 2 - Employer nominates the position The employer must lodge the certified nomination application with the department. 

Step 3 - Employee (you) applies for a visa 

The employee must apply for a visa to work in Australia. 

1. Requirements for certification 

In general terms, the employer must be able to demonstrate to a certifying body that: 

 • the position is a genuine full-time vacancy; 

• it is available for at least two consecutive years; 

• it requires qualifications equivalent to at least Australian diploma level (this includes trade certificates); 

• the position cannot be filled from the local labour market; 

• employment and remuneration is in accordance with Australian industrial laws; and 

• There is, or will be, an employment contract or letter of appointment covering the position.

Employers should submit a completed form 1054, Employer nomination under the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme, to the Regional Certifying Body which has jurisdiction where the position is located. Alternatively, contact the nearest department Business Centre which can advise details of the appropriate Certifying Body. 

 2. Employer nomination assessment. 

 The completed and certified nomination needs to be forwarded to the relevant department Business Centre which needs to be satisfied that: 

 • the nomination has been certified by a regional certifying body; 

• All the above requirements were met. 

 3. Visa nominee requirements 

 The nominee must complete and lodge application form 47ES, Application for employer sponsored migration (Visa) to Australia, and pay an application charge. In general terms, the visa application will be assessed against the following: 

 • that the nominee has the relevant qualifications equivalent to at least an Australian diploma; 

• that the nominee is able to satisfy any mandatory licensing, registration or professional membership requirements; 

• that the position is for a fixed term of at least two years (supported by evidence of a contract); 

• that the nominee is less than 45 years of age; 

• that the nominee has functional English language ability – IELTS is good, but not strict 

• that the nominee and all family unit members meet mandatory health and character requirements.

Visa cancellation provisions Since 1 July 2001, 

Visa cancellation provisions apply where: 

 • the employee has not commenced employment with the employer within six months of arriving in Australia (or after visa grant if already in Australia); or 

• where an employee has left the employer within the two year period for reasons within their control. Cancellation of a visa will not occur where a nominating employer terminates an employee’s contract within the two year period, provided the employee has made a genuine effort to complete the two years with the approved employer. 

 If the employee’s visa is cancelled, the visas for people who accompanied the employee to Australia such as family members will also be cancelled. 

Successful RSMS Visa applicants will be granted Australian permanent residence (PR) under this Visa type. As a permanent resident; you have the right to live, work and study in Australia for as long as you wish. When you are granted permanent residence, a Visa label is placed in your passport as proof of your permanent residency. 

Other benefits of holding permanent residence include access to Medicare (government-subsidized health care), and the ability to apply for citizenship once you satisfy the residency requirements.

Australian permanent residents (PR Holders) can: 

• Live and work in Australia on a permanent basis as long as wish 

• Study in Australia at school or university 

• Receive subsidized healthcare through Medicare and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) 

• Access certain social security payments (subject to waiting periods) 

• Be eligible for Australian citizenship (subject to the residency eligibility criteria) 

• Sponsor people for permanent residence. 

 If No Visa. No Fee.