rackspace

Can an already launched 175 visa application be converted to Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) at a later stage.?

abeersalik

http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/skill...-visa-apps.htm

hantorro

Yeah i submitted my Visa application in Oct 10 and then applied for Sponsorship in Dec, was told successful in June so completed the necessary paperwork and submitted this to my agent.

dsugums

You can do it as long your 175 is still pending and no decision made. I did mine last month while the 175 is still active with ABPF status. Now waiting for decision for 119. Asked to do my medicals before decision being made.

rackspace

Hmm ...
But isnt there a difference in simple state sponsorship which use to exist and these new state migration plans ...
my question is regarding new state migrations plans...

dsugums

SMP is different from RSMS

hantorro

Yes there is a difference, as stated earlier, my visa was submitted in Oct 09, i asked my agent and this was her reply:

The State Migration Plan (sponsorship list) only relates to occupations not on the new SOL.

States and Territories can actually sponsor individuals who feature on the new SOL now. Further, this only relates to applications submitted on or after 1 July.

Hope this clarifies this a bit for you

Bermudashorts

No.

dsugums

Yes you can. I just did mine last month and it is accepted with fee waiver.

JAJ

There is a fee waiver, but legally a new application, as far as I know. Would have to look at the Regulations to be sure, but it may mean that, for example, the age 45 threshold is looked at again on application for RSMS.