About this visa
A legacy permanent residence visa for eligible skilled workers nominated by an employer in regional Australia. The visa is closed to most new applications, although the Temporary Residence Transition stream remains available to certain eligible transitional 457 and 482 workers.
Stay type
Permanent visa — closed to new applications
Part of Employer Sponsored Visas
Looking to work in Australia with employer sponsorship? Australia offers temporary, regional and permanent employer sponsored visa pathways for eligible skilled workers. Depending on your occupation, experience, employer and visa subclass, you may be able to work in Australia temporarily, build your career in a regional area or pursue permanent residence through employer nomination.