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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:
• 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 must have skills and qualifications in an occupation listed on the relevant Skilled Occupation List.
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 be nominated by a state or territory government or sponsored by an eligible relative who resides in a designated regional area.
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.
You need to have a positive skills assessment from a relevant assessing authority for your nominated occupation.
You must meet the English language requirements, which typically involve taking an English language test.
You need to meet health and character requirements.
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• Stay : This is a provisional visa that allows you to stay in Australia for up to 5 years.
• Work Rights : You can work in any occupation in a designated regional area.
• Study Rights : You can study while living in Australia.
• Family Members :You can include eligible family members in your application.
• Submit EOI : Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through SkillSelect, providing details about your skills, qualifications, and work experience.
• State or Territory Nomination : Obtain a nomination from a state or territory government or a family member sponsorship.
• Receive Invitation : If invited, you can apply for the Subclass 491 visa.
• Submit Visa Application : Submit your visa application along with the required documentation.
Subclass 191 – Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) 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.