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.
Dreaming of a better lifestyle while growing your career? South Australia could be the answer!
Which occupation suits your skills? Explore the different Occupation Lists to check your eligibility.
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.
Starting life in a new place comes with plenty of excitement, and a few big tasks. Read some practical tips to help you settle in.
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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SUCCESS STORIESSkilled migrants
EMPLOYERNylastex
Nylastex has evolved from its origins in tool‑making to include high‑tolerance machining, prototypes, and production.
The business faces a persistent shortage of machinists due to long‑term declines in local skilled labour following the closure of the automotive sector, with fewer new tradespeople entering the industry. To address these skill gaps, Nylastex has historically employed overseas workers and recently benefitted from a skilled migrant who proactively approached the company, leading to a successful sponsorship process that has supported their workforce needs.
