There Are Three Possible Application Pathways For An RSMS Visa:

1. Temporary Residence Transition Streme:

• The Temporary Residence Transition stream is for subclass 457 visa
  have worked for two years, while holding a subclass 457 visa, in the same occupation with their nominating employer (who has lodged a valid nomination with us under the Temporary Residence Transition stream), who wants to offer them a permanent position in that occupation.
• You must have at least vocational English. No Regional Certification is required for this stream.
• This stream is available only to people who hold a subclass 457 visa. People who hold other 400 series visas may qualify to apply for a permanent residence visa through the Direct Entry stream.

2.Direct Entry Streme:

The Direct Entry stream is for:

• People who have been nominated by their employer under the Direct Entry stream
• people who have never, or only briefl​y, worked in Australia
• temporary residents who do not qualify for the Temporary Residence Transition stream;

Or

3.Agreement Streme

The Agreement stream is for people nominated by an employer through a labour agreement.