RSMS Application Stages
There are two stages to an RSMS (Temporary Residence Transitional) application:
- Nomination: review of the business and position by the Department of Immigration
- Visa application: applicant is aged under 45 (unless exemptions or grandfathering provisions apply) and has worked with the employer on a 457/482 visa for at least 2 or 3 years (depending on grandfathering provisions).
RSMS Regional Areas
In order to be granted an RSMS visa, the employee must be offered a position in a regional area. The regional areas are specified by postcode by the Department of Immigration.The following are considered Regional areas for the purposes of RSMS sponsorship:
- The whole of South Australia
- The whole of Tasmania
- The whole of ACT
- The whole of Northern Territory
- Western Australia – all areas excluding Perth
- New South Wales (NSW) – all areas excluding Sydney, Newcastle, and Wollongong
- Victoria – all areas excluding Melbourne
- Queensland – all areas excluding Brisbane and the Gold Coast
To find out if you are eligible to apply for the transitional RSMS visa, contact Fateh Visa Experts for an appointment.