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In this application form
If the nominee has been working for the nominator for at least the last 2 years in the nominated position while on a subclass 457 visa, the nominator does not require certification from a Regional Certifying Body and the position should be nominated directly with the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP).
To be eligible for the Direct Entry stream of the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS), DIBP requires the occupation to be ANZSCO Skill Level 1,2 or 3. Occupations with ANZSCO Skill Level 4 or 5 are not eligible for RSMS.
Please confirm you are able to provide (via electronic upload) the following required information with your application.
Organisational chart and accompanying explanation.
Position description.
Business case outlining the need for the nominated position.
Evidence of the nominated position being under direct control of the nominator, which must directly operate the business in which the nominated position exists.
Letter of offer or employment contract which includes:
Evidence the nominee will receive a salary equivalent to an Australian citizen or permanent resident
Evidence that the position has been advertised in the last 3 months.
Signed declaration stating that the nominator has made a genuine attempt to fill the position with an Australian citizen or permanent resident and a suitable candidate has not been found.
Form 1404
I confirm that the information to be attached to this application is complete, and is true and correct. Failure to provide adequate documentation with the original application may result in negative certification advice for this application.
Are you a start-up business i.e. you have been operating for less than 12 months?