scotty 71

Hi, could anybody please tell me what the requirements are for a RSMS visa?
Do you have to have skills on the SOL list? And or any other information will be appreciated.


Thank you, Gilly.

ponyrama

If you are referring to 119/857 or 457 RSMS then you just need a job offer, have the necessary qualifications (or exemption) and pass the medical, character refs etc I think - the job has to be nominated and approved by a regional panel and then you apply for your visa. As far as I am aware the job has to be in a recognised occupation (i.e. have an ASCO code) but does not necessarily have to be on SOL or MODL. I think - but I'm new to all this so dont take my word for it. I reccommend you read Booklet 5 from the DIAC website www.immi.gov.au

scotty 71

Thank's for responding, I will take a look at the link now.

JAJ

Occupation has to be at diploma or trade cert level (at least), normally.

Semi-skilled and unskilled occupation won't do. There is an exception for those who have lived for 2+ years on a 457 in regional Australia.

Dawn-D

I was advised that you can go on a 457 with the view of RSMS after 2 years and still be unskilled if you are in Asco code 5 to 7 which is covered by an skill exemption. See below piece taken from booklet 5 of the RSMS visa on the immi.gov website.


Skill exemptions
Exceptional circumstances for skill level might be considered in the following case.

Skill level Exceptional circumstances

* Employee does not have a skill level equivalent to diploma level

* the occupation has a skill level requirement of at least an AQF Certificate II (that is, within Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO) major groups 5 to 7)

* the employee has filled the position while on a Temporary Business (Long Stay) visa (subclass 457) for at least 2 years prior to the nomination being submitted