In preparation to the introduction of the new Skilled Regional visas in November, the Immigration department has announced further details on the implementation dates for the 491 and 494 visas, and transitional arrangements for Subclass 489 and RSMS 187 visas.
Transitional arrangements:
- No new RSMS 187 Direct Entry applications will be able to be lodged from 16 November 2019
- RSMS 187 TRT applications will only be able to be lodged if the nominee is either:
RSMS nominations lodged before 16 November 2019 in the below circumstances are taken to be withdrawn on 16 November 2019:
- nomination has not been approved or refused before 16 November 2019; and
- nominee is not a transitional 457 worker or a transitional 482 worker; and
- nominee has not lodged a 187 visa application before 16 November 2019
Transitional arrangements
| I have … | I can… |
| an existing SBS sponsorship | • nominate overseas workers under the TSS program or the new SESR 494 visa program |
| an approved RSMS 187 DE nomination but a visa application has not been lodged | • not lodge an RSMS DE visa application
• request the SAF levy be refunded as my nomination cannot be used |
| an approved RSMS 187 TRT nomination but a visa application has not been lodged, and my nominee is not a transitional 457 or 482 worker | • not lodge an RSMS TRT visa application
• request the SAF levy be refunded as my nomination cannot be used |
| an approved RSMS 187 TRT nomination but a visa application has not been lodged, and my nominee is a transitional 457 or 482 worker | • lodge an RSMS 187 TRT visa application |
| an RSMS nomination (DE or TRT) that hasn’t been approved or refused, a visa application has not been lodged, and my nominee is not a transitional 457 or 482 worker | • request the SAF levy be refunded as my nomination is deemed to be withdrawn |
Transitional arrangements for the closure of the Skilled Regional (Provisional) Subclass 489 visa program. The following timeline has been provided by the Department:
| Visa Subclass | 1 July | 10 Sept | 11 Sept | 15 Nov | 16 Nov |
| Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (Subclass 489) | Invitations can be issued
EOIs can be submitted Nominations can be made Applications for visas can be lodged |
Last day to nominate and invite
Last day for EOIs |
Applications for visas can be lodged
NO further nominations made NO further invitations made NO further EOIs submitted |
Applications close
11:59pm 15/11/19 |
SC 489 Program closed
Transitional arrangements to SC 887 for existing SC 489 VH |
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