Before starting your application, it’s important to understand the requirements and options available in South Australia.
You can choose to apply for a visa or state nomination on your own, or you may decide to engage a registered migration agent or legal practitioner.
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While completing your application, use this information to understand the process, requirements and supporting documents.
Skilled migrants wanting to move to South Australia can support their visa application by applying for State nomination.
State nomination from South Australia can strengthen your skilled visa application.
If you are applying for state nomination for a skilled migration visa, this checklist outlines the documents required to support your application.
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Cannot fill your South Australian business position locally? You may be able to sponsor a skilled migrant to join your team.
While there are a number of steps involved in employing overseas skilled workers, we want to make the process as easy to navigate as possible.
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If you’re a skilled migrant who has recently arrived in South Australia - or getting ready to move – tuning into the local employment market is key to helping you prepare for work and connect with job opportunities that match your skills.
Making local contacts through networking, both in person and through online platforms, is essential to your job search. Include recruitment agencies who act on behalf of employers to source suitable candidates - connecting with ones who specialise in your discipline can help you find a role.
There are dedicated programs supported by the Government of South Australia and free for eligible skilled migrants which offer professional, practical job search support that can include:
Programs are available across metropolitan Adelaide and key regional locations — including Mount Gambier, Whyalla, Naracoorte, Bordertown, Murray Bridge and more.
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