Employer · Subclass 187
Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa
Closed to new applications except the Temporary Residence Transition stream for transitional 457 and 482 workers.
Closed: Home Affairs states the visa is closed to new applicants but does not show the date on its page.. We do not lodge new applications in closed programs. This page is for people who already hold, or are covered by, an eligible visa. See closed and repealed visas.
Who it is for
Only transitional workers: people who held (or had applied for and were later granted) a 457 on 18 April 2017, or held or had applied for a Medium-term 482 on 20 March 2019, working in regional Australia for the employer who nominates them. The Direct Entry stream is closed.
Key eligibility
- Be a transitional 457 or 482 worker and hold a 457, 482 or a Bridging A, B or C linked to a pending 482, 186 or 187.
- Usually worked full time for the nominating employer in regional Australia for at least 2 of the 3 years before nomination.
- A nomination approved in the 6 months before you apply.
- Usually under 45 (exemptions apply; transitional 457 holders as at 18 April 2017 can apply if under 50).
- Required skills, mandatory licensing, English; health and character.
Where to apply, and bridging visas
In Australia, holding the eligible visa or bridging visa.
Your journey, step by step
First enquiry
You tell us your current visa, where you are, your family and any past refusals or cancellations.
How a registered migration agent helps: A registered migration agent identifies your current visa, its conditions and expiry, and any early risk.
Confirm transitional status
Check the 18 April 2017 or 20 March 2019 dates and your work history.
How a registered migration agent helps: A registered migration agent checks transitional eligibility carefully.
Service agreement
Before any personal advice or preparation, you receive a written service agreement and the OMARA Consumer Guide.
How a registered migration agent helps: A registered migration agent sets out the work, the fee and the refund policy in writing. No money is taken for visa work before the agreement is signed.
Employer nomination
The regional employer lodges the nomination.
How a registered migration agent helps: A registered migration agent prepares the nomination.
Lodge within 6 months
Lodge the visa within 6 months of nomination approval.
How a registered migration agent helps: A registered migration agent lodges on time.
Health, police and biometrics
Health examinations, police certificates and biometrics when the Department asks.
How a registered migration agent helps: A registered migration agent tracks every request and deadline so nothing lapses.
Permanent residence
Citizenship when eligible.
The Department of Home Affairs makes every decision. No one can promise a grant, an invitation or a faster decision.
Government charges from 1 July 2026
| Applicant or item | Charge |
|---|---|
| Temporary Residence Transition, main applicant | A$6,140 |
| Family member 18 or over | A$3,070 |
| Family member under 18 | A$1,535 |
| Second instalment, main applicant without functional English | A$9,800 |
| Second instalment, secondary applicant 18 or over | A$4,890 |
Health checks, police certificates, translations, skills assessments and English tests are extra and paid to the provider. Our professional fee is separate and quoted in writing. Estimate total charges for your family.
Source: Home Affairs Current visa pricing table, charges from 1 July 2026, read 22 October 2026. Confirm in the Visa Pricing Estimator before you pay.
Processing times
Processing times are not published for this visa.
Not listed in the Home Affairs processing time guide when read on 22 October 2026.. Check the current Home Affairs guide. A guide only; times change monthly and are not a promise.
Common refusal risks
- Not a transitional worker.
- Work history with the employer too short or not regional.
- Nomination older than 6 months.
- Over the age limit with no exemption.
Drawn from the published criteria and general practice experience, not Department statistics.
Document checklist
Tick items as you collect them. Ticks are saved in this browser only and are not sent to us. This is a general list; the Department may ask for more.
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The Immigration Worldwide. Sukh Sandhu, Registered Migration Agent, MARN 1384130. General information, checked 22 October 2026.
Sources and checks
- Home Affairs: Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 187)
- Home Affairs: 187 Temporary Residence Transition stream
- Home Affairs Current visa pricing table, charges from 1 July 2026
Related
Information checked 22 October 2026. General information only, not advice about your situation. Australian advice is given by Sukh Sandhu, Registered Migration Agent, MARN 1384130.
Talk it through. The first 15 minutes are free and general. Personal advice starts only after a written service agreement and the OMARA Consumer Guide.