services industry and cannot be used by a company that supplies goods. The Service Sellers visa also allows the holder to bring another person into Australia to work or study during their stay. Permanent visa options for skilled workers Employment Nomination Scheme (ENS) (Subclass 121/856): the ENS is available for employers who want to sponsor a highly skilled worker from overseas. If an employer sponsors a worker under the ENS, the term of employment must be for at least three years, and the position must be on a full time basis, whilst meeting minimum salary standards. Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) (Subclass 119/857): employers who are from regional or low population growth areas can use the RSMS to sponsor a skilled worker to fill in any vacancies that are required in the region. Under the terms of the RSMS, a business must also employ the worker on a full time basis, and meet minimum salary standards. However, a worker who is a holder of an RSMS visa is employed for two years, as opposed to an ENS visa holder who must be employed for at least three years. Both ENS and RSMS visa holders enjoy full permanent residency privileges: such as access to social security; the ability to bring family members with them into Australia; as well as the option to eventually become an Australian citizen if they so choose. If you have any queries or concerns relating to a visa issue, please seek the appropriate advice.