This is a three (3) year provisional visa for people who can meet the lower pass mark for this visa. Applicants must be either sponsored by an eligible relative living in a designated area of Australia or nominated by a participating state/territory government. After living for two (2) years and working for at least one (1) year in a Specified Regional Area, applicants can apply for a permanent visa.

State or Territory Nomination 

If you are being nominated by a participating State or Territory government, you must agree to live in regional Australia or a low population growth metropolitan area.