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Permanent state nomination for South Australian provisional visa holders From 14 May until 15 June 2014, people who hold a South Australian state nominated provisional visa (subclass 489, 475, 487 and 495 only), who are living and working in the state can apply for a 190 - Skilled Nominated Permanent visa through Immigration South Australia. This trial program enables people who have already secured a provisional state nominated visa to apply for a permanent visa through the same program. Before you apply You should make sure you are aware of the Department of Immigration and Border Protection cost associated with the 190 - Skilled Nominated visa. For a single applicant the minimum application cost is $3520 compared to the $370 for the 887 – Skilled Regional visa. For a complete list of charges visit:immi.gov.au/Help/Pages/fees-charges/visa.aspx If you have already lodged an 887- Skilled Regional Permanent visa you should continue with this application. Only South Australian provisional state nominated visa holders may apply through this program. All other states and territories provisional visa holders do not qualify. State nominated applications made under this trial program will be priority processed. The trial program will run from 14 May until 15 June 2014 or until the nomination quota has been reached. You must meet all the provisional visa holder requirements, no exemptions will be granted. Not sure if this pathway is right for you? Find out more about the benefits of permanent residency including access to Medicare and local study fees and read about the features and requirements of the 190 – Skilled Nominated visa. If you require further advice you may wish to consult a registered migration agent through mara.gov.au. How to apply 1. Submit an expression of interest through the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) SkillSelect system - you must select the 190 – Skilled Nominated visa and choose South Australia as your preferred migration state. 2. Create an Immigration South Australia account and lodge a state nomination application with Immigration South Australia. 3. If you are granted state nomination you will receive a visa invitation from the DIBP. 4. Submit your 190 - Skilled Nominated visa application with DIBP. Source: https://www.migration.sa.gov.au/news%20and%20events Elegibility requirements: https://www.migration.sa.gov.au/sites/default/files/files/EligibilityRequirementsSouthAustralianProvisionalVisaHoldersSeeking190.pdf Enjoy it!!

I found out today that I am not able to extend my 475 visa via the 487 Visa this would have given me the time I need to have a route to PR So I am at a loss, I wish I had know the rules had changed on the 1st of July I might have been able to stop the ball rolling and kept my Job in the UK, now I have come here I do not have a Job as yet and more worryingly if I do not find a company that will employ me and offer sponsorship I will have no choice but to leave Oz If anyone has any Ideas I would appreciate hearing them Thanks Simon

Hi, So, after what seemed at the time like a long process but now feels like it went by in a flash, we got our 475 yesterday (3rd July 2012). Like many, the relief and nerves had kicked in yesterday but tonight was time to pop open the champagne and relax. Planning to get to Adelaide in Feb 2013 - I can't wait, OH suddenly nervous and a bit spaced. Happy that I could start a thread tonight as I finally give a bit a feedback earlier to a fellow ITer after many weeks of lurking and soaking up advice.

Hi, I am a new migrant to SA with 475. I know AMEP courses are basically for the PR holders. But I see on the following link that 475 holders can also be eligible for it - may be under certain criteria. http://www.immi.gov.au/media/fact-sheets/94amep.htm Anybody have any idea if I or my secondary applicant will be eligible for the Free courses from AMEP ? Thanks in advance.

Anybody, can give any idea about the taxes for the 475 holder ? Is it the same as the PR ?

Hi guys, Is it legal for a company to state it has a policy to only hire permanent residents on full time contracts? I know certain government depts can due to security issues but for a normal company it's surely discrimination? I'm on a 475 and have come across this recently a couple of times but it only comes up after 1st interview stage. 475 (state sponsored skilled visa) seems to be mis-understood by a lot of employers cheers Ronnie

Hi, does any one know if I can get Medical Insurance (private) on a 475? I have checked a few websites and it doesnt seem to cover my visa ... Any ideas?

Hi, I have applied for visa 475(SRS). I have work experience in Software Testing. But my nominated occupation is of Libarian. Vetasses evaluation for the same is completed successfully. Can I work in the field of software testing even if my nominated occupation is of Librarian? If I do so, will it affect my PR application? Please advice me on this. Thanks in advance.. Joe

Can you do a “pause” in the visa? Can we go to NZ for 2 years and come back? I think we have to live here for 2 years out of 3?! We on a 475, 4 months in, I’m temping and my husband still no job (even though his job is in the shortlist). He was offered a very good job in Auckland for 2 years, paying very well. The employer would pay for our relocation and visas. The question is we don’t want to loose our visa for South Australia as we would like later to become permanent residents. But seeing what happened to that couple, that lost their job and had to go back to the UK. It’s a big gamble but we concerned with the job market here being dead that he won’t get anything (keeps being told he is overqualified). All advice very much appreciated.