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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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.
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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Skilled & Business Migration make every effort to process applications as quickly as possible. To ensure a smooth application process, you will need to have all information and documentation prepared when you submit your application.
Please be aware that some services relating to Skilled & Business Migration’s nomination and assessment process may be impacted by varying factors. However, the current average processing times are as follows:
Skilled Migration
Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) Visa (Subclass 888): 2-8 weeks
National Innovation Visa (subclass 858): There are no processing times available for Registration of Interest (ROI) applications
Significant Business History Stream Review (Subclass 132): 2-8 weeks
Employer sponsored
Support Services
Application Outcomes
Skilled & Business Migration will notify you or the authorised recipient by email once a decision has been reached.
