Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (Subclass 187) Visa Australia

The Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa (subclass 187) is meant for skilled workers who want to work and live in regional Australia. In order to migrate under this visa category, you need to have a nomination from an approved Australian employer, and then need an application under the nominated stream.

You can attain the Regional sponsored migration scheme if you:

have been nominated by an approved regional Australian employer
are less than 50 year of age at the time of filing your application
have the required skills and qualifications for the position & occupation you are nominated under
have appropriate English language skills
meet health and character requirements
meet the eligibility of the stream you are applying under

The application process for obtaining this visa can be summarised as below:

Who	Responsibility
Employer	Nominates the position they want to fill Certification by the relevant Regional Certifying Body. Approval for the position from the concerned department. Recruitment of overseas workers.
Regional Certifying Body (RCB)	Scrutinize the nominations by employers against specific criteria Certification of the nomination if all criteria are met
Employee	Acceptance of employment Visa apllication Meet the required criteria on their visa if approved.

GOVERNMENT CHARGES		Notes
Government Charges	Fee	Notes
Govt. Fee ENS	AU $4640	This fee includes the main visa applicant and dependent.
OTHER COSTS (If Applicable)		Notes
Medical Examination	Variable (Depending upon the type of Medical Test and Examination required)	This fee is payable for each person included in your application and must be paid directly to the doctor conducting your examination.
Character Clearance (Police Check)	Variable	This fee is payable to the police authorities in the countries where you have lived for 12 months or more.
Certification/Translation of Documents	Variable	Payable to Translator
OUR FEE IN AUD		Notes
Category		Charges
Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme		AU$5999