187 Employer guarantees in remote areas
187 visas can be applied either within the territory or abroad. It belongs to an employer-sponsored immigrant program in remote areas of Australia.
187 visas have a total of 3 categories.
The temporary Residence category (temporary residence Transition stream) is applicable to applicants who hold 457 visas already in the nomination profession, have worked for the current employer for more than 2 years, and their employer intends to provide a permanent position.
Direct application for permanent residence category (directly Entry Stream) applies to applicants who have never or briefly worked in Australia and have not held 457 visas in only 2 years.
The category of service contract (agreement stream) applies to applicants who receive employer guarantees through labour agreements or regional immigration agreements.
Remote areas: Other than gold Coast, Brisbane, Newcastle, Sydney, Wollongong or Melbourne
Application conditions for direct application
- Some occupations need to pass career assessment
- Occupation inCombined List of eligible skilled occupationsOn
- IELTS reaches 4 6 (or other exams)
- Live in a remote area for two years
Application process
- The employer completes the sponsorship process
- Employer completes nomination process
- Applicant completes the application process
- Get PR
Conditions of application for temporary transfer of permanent residence category
- Hold 457
- IELTS reaches 4 5 (or other exams)
- For the same employer, who has worked in the same position for at least 2 years.


