General Skilled Migration

 

State Sponsorship is effectively an 'endorsement' from an Australian State or Territory Government that your skills and other criteria are in demand in that State/Territory, and it can be a step in the process of applying for a skilled sponsored visa.

State Sponsorships application process

1. Please first visit the website of the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) to ensure that you meet all the visa requirements for the type of sponsorship you will be applying for:

Permanent Visas

Offshore - Skilled - Sponsored (Migrant) visa (subclass 176)

Onshore - Skilled - Sponsored (Residence) visa (subclass 886)

Provisional Visas

Offshore - Skilled - Regional Sponsored (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 475)

Onshore - Skilled - Regional Sponsored (Provisional) visa (subclass 487)

Please note: Recent international students whom did not undertake their complete studies in South Australia are only eligible to apply for sponsorship for the Onshore - Skilled - Regional Sponsored (Provisional) visa (subclass 487).

2. Read about important information regarding the State Sponsorship process.

3. Check your eligibility for State Sponsorship by visiting the State Sponsorship Requirements page and gather all the required documents.

4. Lodge a State Sponsorship application online.

 

What is the basic process?

1. Ensure you meet State Government and DIAC criteria

2. Acquire a positive Skills Assessment for an occupation sponsored by the State Government, carried out by the relevant assessing authority for your occupation. Click on "Assessing Authorities" here.

3. English language test (if required for points or for sponsorship) - IELTS

4. Apply for State Sponsorship online here - Immigration SA (State Government)

5. Apply for visa after State Sponsorship is approved, within specified timeframe - DIAC

 

Am I eligible for State Sponsorship?

To be eligible you will need to meet the criteria of both the State and the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.

Click here to go to the Immigration SA website and view South Australia's State Migration Plan and requirements for State Sponsorship, including the occupations eligible for sponsorship.

Click here to visit the skilled migration section on DIAC's website.

 

Are there any other visa options?
There are many different visas available, depending on your eligibility. As we cannot provide visa advice, we recommend using DIAC's online Visa Wizard to explore your options.

FAQ's
Find the answers to frequently asked, click General skilled migration questions here.