Copyright © 2017 - 2019 Aussie Immigration Services Inc. All rights reserved. For the ENS visa you can have been located anywhere in Australia. VICPostcode areas 3211 to 3232, 3235, 3240, 3328, 3330 to 3333, 3340 and 3342, 3097 to 3099, 3139, 3233 to 3234, 3236 to 3239, 3241 to 3325, 3329, 3334, 3341, 3345 to 3424, 3430 to 3799, 3809 to 3909, 3912 to 3971 and 3978 to 3996 If you want to migrate to Australia on a TSS visa and then transition onto a PR visa, you have a few options. The information in this article should not be used as legal advice. NTAnywhere NSWPostcode areas 2259, 2264 to 2308, 2500 to 2526, 2528 to 2535 and 2574, 2250 to 2258, 2260 to 2263, 2311 to 2490, 2527, 2536 to 2551, 2575 to 2739, 2753 to 2754, 2756 to 2758 and 2773 to 2898 Postcodes Inclusive (Regional Areas) Australian Capital Territory (ACT) ... 2250 to 2258, 2260 to 2263, 2311 to 2490, 2527, 2536 to 2551, 2575 to 2739, 2753 to 2754, 2756 to 2758 and 2773 to 2898 Norfolk Island Entire Territory Northern Territory (NT) Entire Territory Queensland (QLD) Cities and major regional centres: 4207 to 4275, 4517 to 4519, 4550 to 4551, 4553 to 4562, 4564 to 4569 and 4571 to 4575 … All NT Postcodes. In this article we are going to let you know the exact areas that are classed as regional for TSS visa purposes.
Later we will identify exactly where is classed as regional and where isn’t. However in order to qualify for the TSS visa you must be regional. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. If your occupation is on the MLTSSL you have the option to apply for either the 186 or 187 visa. Occupations on the ROL can apply for PR through either the 186 or 187 visa. This article has since been updated to reflect these changes. Who should pay attention to regional areas? It is based on public guidelines available at The Australian Government – Department of Home Affairs’ website. VIC Postcodes 3097 to 3099, 3139, 3233 to 3234, 3236 to 3239, 3241 to 3325, 3329, 3334, 3341, 3345 to 3424, 3430 to 3799, 3809 to 3909, 3912 to 3971 and 3978 to 3996. WAAnywhere All Norfolk Island …
What is the Medium and Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)? In a number of articles we have mentioned the term ‘regional areas’ in Australia, usually when discussing Permanent Residency (PR) options or looking at the various occupation lists for the Temporary Skill Shortage visa (TSS visa) subclass 482. Understanding which areas are classed as regional is generally more important if your occupation is on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) or the Regional Occupation List (ROL). Particularly if you want to become permanent residents. The regional definition now comprises of three categories: All postcodes in South Australia not mentioned in ‘Cities and major regional centres’ category above. For either visas if you wish to apply through the Temporary Residence Transition Stream (TRT stream) you will need to work for the same employer for three years and the employer must be willing to support your PR visa application. All TAS Postcodes 7177-On. The two most common options for PR for TSS visa holders will be the Employer Nominated Scheme (subclass 186) visa also known as ENS, or the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 187), known as RSMS.
This is because if your aim is to apply for PR after your TSS visa (through the Temporary Residence Transition Stream) then it is only possible if you have worked in a regional area. Many Australian businesses are struggling to find skilled people, it may be the best time for you to immigrate to Australia, Designated Regional Area Postcodes On 14 November 2019 the Department of Home Affairs in a legislative instrument (LIN 19/267: Regional Certifying Bodies and Regional Postcodes) Amendment Instrument 2019) released the list of Australian postcodes that make up the regional areas for the purpose of skilled migration.
Since the changes in November 2019 there have been a lot more metropolitan areas (Cities and major regional centres) that are now considered regional. Postcodes; New South Wales: Cities and major regional centres: 2259, 2264 to 2308, 2500 to 2526, 2528 to 2535 and 2574: Regional centres and other regional areas: 2250 to 2258, 2260 to 2263, 2311 to 2490, 2527, 2536 to 2551, 2575 to 2739, 2753 to 2754, 2756 to 2758 and 2773 to 2898: Victoria: Cities and major regional centres Norfolk IslandAnywhere What is the Regional Occupation List (ROL)? Every visa application is assessed on a case by case basis. The following table outlines exactly which postcodes are classed as regional. Simply being aware of which areas are counted as regional will ensure you are doing everything right when working towards your future PR status. We strongly recommend your documents and personal situation be assessed by a Registered Migration Agent who is bound by the MARA code of conduct before submitting any visa applications. If you want to know more about Australian visa and legal information, you can get in touch with us and we will be happy to help you! All SA Postcodes 5960-On.
One of the main requirements to qualify for an RSMS visa (TRT stream) is that you must have been located in regional Australia.
Please note that in November 2019 the Department of Home Affairs released an updated list of postcodes which are now considered to be regional areas for immigration purposes.
Postcodes probably won’t mean anything to you right now but if you are interested in a potential job, find out its postcode and check it against the table. Postcodes; New South Wales: Cities and major regional centres: 2259, 2264 to 2308, 2500 to 2526, 2528 to 2535 and 2574: Regional centres and other regional areas: 2250 to 2258, 2260 to 2263, 2311 to 2490, 2527, 2536 to 2551, 2575 to 2739, 2753 to 2754, 2756 to 2758 and 2773 to 2898: Victoria: Cities and major regional centres
SAAnywhere Therefore if you live anywhere outside of Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane you are in what’s classed as Regional Australia for immigration purposes. QLDPostcode areas 4207 to 4275, 4517 to 4519, 4550 to 4551, 4553 to 4562, 4564 to 4569 and 4571 to 4575,4124 to 4125, 4133, 4183 to 4184, 4280 to 4287, 4306 to 4498, 4507, 4552, 4563, 4570 and 4580 to 4895, Business, Human Resource and Marketing Professionals, Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals, Chief Executives, General Managers and Legislators. For immigration purposes regional areas cover anywhere that isn’t a high population metropolitan area, e.g. Which areas are regional and which aren’t? Otherwise you may find you have wasted three years working in an area that doesn’t lead to PR. Postcodes; New South Wales: Cities and major regional centers: 2259, 2264 to 2308, 2500 to 2526, 2528 to 2535 and 2574: Regional centers and other regional areas: 2250 to 2258, 2260 to 2263, 2311 to 2490, 2527, 2536 to 2551, 2575 to 2739, 2753 to 2754, 2756 to 2758 and 2773 to 2898: Victoria: Cities and major regional centers 2259, 2264 to 2308, 2500 to 2526, 2528 to 2535 and 2574, Regional centres and other regional areas, 2250 to 2258, 2260 to 2263, 2311 to 2490, 2527, 2536 to 2551, 2575 to 2739, 2753 to 2754, 2756 to 2758 and 2773 to 2898, 4207 to 4275, 4517 to 4519, 4550 to 4551, 4553 to 4562, 4564 to 4569 and 4571 to 4575, 4124 to 4125, 4133, 4183 to 4184, 4280 to 4287, 4306 to 4498, 4507, 4552, 4563, 4570 and 4580 to 4895, 5000 to 5171, 5173 to 5174, 5231 to 5235, 5240 to 5252, 5351 and 5950 to 5960, 7000, 7004 to 7026, 7030 to 7109, 7140 to 7151 and 7170 to 7177, All postcodes in Tasmania not mentioned in ‘Cities and major regional centres’ category above, 3211 to 3232, 3235, 3240, 3328, 3330 to 3333, 3340 and 3342, 3097 to 3099, 3139, 3233 to 3234, 3236 to 3239, 3241 to 3325, 3329, 3334, 3341, 3345 to 3424, 3430 to 3799, 3809 to 3909, 3912 to 3971 and 3978 to 3996, 6000 to 6038, 6050 to 6083, 6090 to 6182, 6208 to 6211, 6214 and 6556 to 6558, All postcodes in Western Australia not mentioned in ‘Cities and major regional centres’ category above. Postcodes: New South Wales: Cities and major regional centres : 2259, 2264 to 2308, 2500 to 2526, 2528 to 2535 and 2574 : New South Wales: Regional centres and other regional areas : 2250 to 2258, 2260 to 2263, 2311 to 2490, 2527, 2536 to 2551, 2575 to 2739, 2753 to 2754, 2756 to 2758 and 2773 to 2898 : Victoria: Cities and major regional centres : 3211 to 3232, 3235, 3240, 3328, 3330 to 3333, 3340 and … For occupations on the STSOL your only option to apply for PR through the TRT stream is the 187 visa. TASAnywhere 2259, 2264 to 2308, 2500 to 2526, 2528 to 2535 and 2574, Regional centres and other regional areas, 2250 to 2258, 2260 to 2263, 2311 to 2490, 2527, 2536 to 2551, 2575 to 2739, 2753 to 2754, 2756 to 2758 and 2773 to 2898, 3211 to 3232, 3235, 3240, 3328, 3330 to 3333, 3340 and 3342, 3097 to 3099, 3139, 3233 to 3234, 3236 to 3239, 3241 to 3325, 3329, 3334, 3341, 3345 to 3424, 3430 to 3799, 3809 to 3909, 3912 to 3971 and 3978 to 3996, 4207 to 4275, 4517 to 4519, 4550 to 4551, 4553 to 4562, 4564 to 4569 and 4571 to 4575, 4124 to 4125, 4133, 4183 to 4184, 4280 to 4287, 4306 to 4498, 4507, 4552, 4563, 4570 and 4580 to 4895, 6000 to 6038, 6050 to 6083, 6090 to 6182, 6208 to 6211, 6214 and 6556 to 6558, All postcodes in Western Australia not mentioned above, 5000 to 5171, 5173 to 5174, 5231 to 5235, 5240 to 5252, 5351 and 5950 to 5960, All postcodes in South Australia not mentioned above, 7000, 7004 to 7026, 7030 to 7109, 7140 to 7151 and 7170 to 7177, All postcodes in Tasmania not mentioned above, All postcodes in a Territory other than the ACT, NT, or Norfolk Island. Postcode areas 2259, 2264 to 2308, 2500 to 2526, 2528 to 2535 and 2574, 2250 to 2258, 2260 to 2263, 2311 to 2490, 2527, 2536 to 2551, 2575 to 2739, 2753 to 2754, 2756 to 2758 and 2773 to 2898 QLD Postcode areas 4207 to 4275, 4517 to 4519, 4550 to 4551, 4553 to 4562, 4564 to 4569 and 4571 to 4575,4124 to 4125, 4133, 4183 to 4184, 4280 to 4287, 4306 to 4498, 4507, 4552, 4563, 4570 and 4580 …