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 briefly, 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.