Due to a backlog of applications and changes to the Australian Government's new Skilled Occupation Lists (SOL) and Occupation Codes, RDA-Riverina will not be accepting individual Skilled Regional (Provisional) Sponsored Visa Sceme (SRS) applications  until 1st August 2010.

Regional Development Australia (RDA)-Riverina invites skilled migrants to enjoy the lifestyle of regional Australia by applying for sponsorship to live and work in the Riverina region under the individual Skilled - Regional (Provisional) Sponsored Visa Scheme (SRS) or the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) which enables regional employers to sponsor skilled migrants for skilled positions which cannot be filled using the local labour market.

RDA-Riverina was authorized as a gazetted Regional Certifying Body (RCB) as of November 2009, appointed by the Minister for Immigration for the purposes of the Migration Act. Prior to this the Riverina Regional Development Board was the Regional Certifying Body.

RDA-Riverina provides these services through its Skilled Migration Officer and an administration fee ($330incl GST) applies for processing applications. Note processing of applications by RDA-Riverina can take up to 4 weeks, so applicants need to consider this when submitting their application. The Administration Fee of $330 is non refundable regardless if sponsorship is granted or not.

RDA-Riverina is unable to provide advice on general migration matters outside of the scope of the relevant schemes noted above that are specifically directed at attracting Skilled Migrants to regional Australia.

Extensive advice can be obtained from the Australian Government’s Department of Immigration & Citizenship (DIAC) website: www.immi.gov.au

For further information about the Riverina, visit www.visitriverina.com.au

SRS Applicants must submit an Expression of Interest:

RDA-Riverina requires potential applicants to first submit an ‘expression of interest’ in writing to migration@rdariverina.org.au . Please include your nominated occupation and outline the skills acquired, English language ability. This can be provided by attaching your resume/CV, Skill Assessment and IELTS Reports.

All Skilled Migration enquiries for the Riverina should be directed to:

Ms Faye Anderson

Skilled Migration Officer

Regional Development Australia-Riverina

PO Box 479

Wagga Wagga NSW 2650

Ph: 02 6931 0588

+61 2 6921 1007 (outside Australia)

Fax: 02 6921 4679

Email: migration@rdariverina.org.au