The Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) Subclass 187 will close from 16 November 2019.
The RSMS subclass will remain open for applicants who:
- on 20 March 2019, held a Temporary Skill Shortage (Subclass 482) visa in the Medium-term stream, or was an applicant for a Temporary Skill Shortage (Subclass 482) visa in the Medium-term stream that was subsequently granted, or
- on 18 April 2017 held a Temporary Work (Skilled) (Subclass 457) visa; or was an applicant for a Temporary Work (Skilled) (Subclass 457) visa that was subsequently granted.