The Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme Visa (Subclass 187) Direct Entry Stream offers a pathway to permanent residency in Australia for skilled migrants who are not yet part of the Australian labor market. Eligibility requirements include employer nomination, age restrictions, English proficiency, health and character checks, a positive skills assessment, and relevant work experience. Applicants must agree to full-time employment in the nominated position for at least two years.

1. Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa
(subclass 187)

3. Direct Entry stream
• The Direct Entry stream is an alternative way to obtain
permanent residency in Australia through skilled migration.
The Direct Entry stream is suitable for applicants who are
untested in the Australian labour market and have not held a
subclass 457 for at least the last two years, or are applying
directly from outside Australia.

4. To be eligible for the direct entry stream you
must:
• Be nominated by your employer
• Have not turned 50 years of age (unless you meet the
exemptions);
• Have competent English language ability;
• Satisfy health and character requirements;
• Meet a valid positive Skills Assessment and 3 years full time
relevant experience.

5. The Direct Entry stream requires that the visa applicant will be
employed on a full time basis in the nominated position for at
least two years. The terms and conditions of employment
must not preclude extension of the period of employment.

6. For more information regarding the Direct Entry
stream for Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme
visa (subclass 187), contact one of our friendly
staff at Bambrick Legal today.
Adrian Bambrick
Mobile: 0439 981 969
Email: adrian@bambricklegal.com.au