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Visas, Immigration and Refugees

Employer Sponsored Workers

Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (Subclass 119/857)

Employee Eligibility

For information on eligibility requirements, please select an option from the list below:

  • if you are applying from within Australia and you hold a qualifying visa
    See: Employee Eligibility – Subclass 857 Visa
  • if you are applying from outside Australia or you are in Australia but do not hold a qualifying visa
    See: Employee Eligibility - Subclass 119 Visa
  • if you are nominated by an employer and you have a valid application for a subclass 134, 136 or 138 visa, you may be deemed to have made an application
    See: Deemed Visa Applications
  • if you have made a valid application for a permanent General Skilled Migration visa and are later nominated by an employer under the Employer Nomination Scheme, you may be eligible to lodge a fee-free visa application
    See: Fee-Free Visa Applications