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  • Skilled migrants 
    • Skilled migrants

      I’m a skilled worker wanting to live and work in South Australia.

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      Skilled visa options

      An overview of state nominated visas available to skilled professionals and tradespeople.

      Benefits of state nomination

      There are many benefits of state nomination including extra points, more occupations and priority processing.

      About the Lists of State Nominated Occupations

      An explanation of the State Nominated Occupation Lists and occupation availability.

      Lists of State Nominated Occupations

      The occupations available for South Australian state nomination.

      Nomination process

      Details of nomination requirements and how to apply for a state nominated skilled visa.

      Finding skilled work

      Immigration SA is helping skilled migrants find work within their area of expertise.

      Other skilled visas options

      Employer sponsored, working holiday makers and temporary stays.

  • Business migrants 
    • Business migrants

      I want to start a business or invest in South Australia.

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      Why South Australia

      Find out what we can offer the people who choose to live here.

      State nomination

      State nomination enables state governments to attract successful business owners and investors to the state

      Business visa options

      Options available to business people considering migration to South Australia for business purposes.

      Exploratory visit

      People applying for a state-nominated visa under the business and investor program, you are invited to visit South Australia first.

      Business Migrant Support services

      Newly-arrived business migrants must meet with an adviser from Immigration SA within two months of arrival.

  • Local employers 
    • Local employers

      My business needs to sponsor employees to work in South Australia.

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      Other employer nominated visa options

      Employers can sponsor skilled migrants for a temporary or a permanent visa depending on their skill needs.

      Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisonal) subclass 494

      The Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) enables South Australian employers to nominate skilled migrants for a permanent visa.

      RCB Application Process

      An overview of the Regional Certifying Body (RCB) advice application process.

      Finding skilled workers

      Options for South Australian employers looking for skilled workers from overseas.

      Finding Skilled Workers Currently in Australia

      The ideal candidate may already be in Australia on a temporary, provisional or permanent visa.

      Designated Area Migration Agreements

      A DAMA allows employers to sponsor skilled overseas workers for positions they are unable to fill with local workers.

  • International graduates 
    • International graduates

      I'm an international graduate of South Australia and I'd like to stay here.

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      International graduate occupation and waiver requirements

      Information for international graduates of South Australia about requirements, waivers and accessing additional occupations

      Nomination options if you studied outside of South Australia

      Interstate graduates can access occupations on the Lists of State Nominated Occupations if they meet requirements.

      High Performing International Graduates of South Australia

      Immigration SA recognises high performing international graduates from South Australian public universities.

      Long-term resident in South Australia

      Immigration SA recognises the long pathway that some students take to achieving their career and permanent residency goals.

  • Live & work 
    • Live & work

      One of the most liveable places in the world, South Australia is truly a brilliant blend of lifestyle and opportunities.

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      Open the door to South Australia

      South Australia is an exciting place to live, work and visit.

      Explore South Australia

      South Australia is the southern central state and shares a border with all Australia’s mainland states.

      Living here

      One of the most liveable places in the world, South Australia is truly a brilliant blend of lifestyle and opportunities.

      Working here

      South Australia offers great job opportunities in the private and public sectors at all levels of expertise.

  • Support services 
    • Support services

      Important information about services we provide to support recently arrived migrants.

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      On arrival registration and updates

      Information about registering your arrival in South Australia as a recent state nominated migrant.

      Welcome to SA Information Session

      An information session is held once a month to help new arrivals settle in South Australia.

      Business migrant appointment day

      Information about registering your arrival in South Australia as a recent state nominated migrant.

      Skilled Arrival Services

      South Australia has a range of services available to help migrants find work when they arrive in the state.

      Settlement support services

      If you are looking for assistance on your arrival to Adelaide, there are services that can help you.

      Recognition of overseas qualifications

      Improve your employment prospects in South Australia by having your overseas qualifications assessed.

  • Resources 
    • Resources

      Resources

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      Find a migration agent

      Find a migration agent

      Processing times

      Processing times for state nomination of skilled and business migrants.

      FAQ

      Frequently asked questions regarding the Nomination process with Immigration SA.

      Publications

      All the latest publications available to download from Immigration SA.

      Success stories

      Make the move to South Australia.

      Troubleshooting

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      Glossary

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