The Subclass 491 – Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa is an Australian visa designed for skilled workers who want to live and work in regional Australia. This visa is intended to address skill shortages in regional areas. Here’s a detailed overview:
Subclass 491 – Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa
Purpose:
Purpose:
• The Subclass 491 visa allows skilled workers to live, work, and study in designated regional areas of Australia. It provides a pathway to permanent residency through the Subclass 191 visa after meeting certain criteria.
You need to score at least 65 points on the points test, which evaluates factors such as age, English language proficiency, work experience, and education.
You must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through SkillSelect. Based on your points score and other factors, you may be invited to apply for the visa.
• After living and working in a designated regional area for at least three years and meeting other requirements, you may be eligible to apply for the Subclass 191 visa, which provides permanent residency.