This is a three year provisional visa which gives the applicant temporary residency. The visa requires sponsorship from an eligible relative living in a designated region of Australia or from a State or Territory Government. Once the applicant has lived for two years and worked full-time for one year in a specified regional area of Australia permanent residency is available.  You must be under the age of 50 years at the time of applying for this visa.

This visa is designed to encourage migrants to live and work in regional areas of Australia where there are large skills shortages and significant numbers of job vacancies. This visa is points tested with 65 points required to be eligible as well as satisfying the standard conditions.  You must meet threshold standards with regard your English Language ability and your occupation must be on the Skilled Occupation List.

Points are awarded in the following categories:

1. Age
2. English Language
3. Overseas and Australian Work Experience
4. Qualifications
5. Community Language
6. Regional Australian Study
7. Spouse Skills
8. Sponsorship (State and Territory Government Sponsorship only)
9. Professional Year

This visa gives the applicant and his or her immediate family temporary residency and permanent residency once the conditions are satisfied.

Visa Charges:
1^st installment of $2960.00 (AUD) is payable at the time of making the application.

2^nd installment of $4,110.00 (AUD) must be paid before the visa is granted if you have dependant 18 years of age or older who have less than functional English.