The Skilled Employer-Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 494) is designed for skilled workers who want to live and work in designated regional areas of Australia. It requires nomination by an Australian employer and offers a pathway to permanent residency.
Key Benefits
- • Temporary residency with the opportunity to live and work in a designated regional area.
- • Potential pathway to permanent residency through the Subclass 191 (Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional)) visa.
- • Eligible family members can be included in the application.
Eligibility
- • Be nominated by an approved Australian employer in a designated regional area.
- • Meet health and character requirements.
- • Be 45 or younger at the time of applying.
- • Possess the required skills and qualifications for the nominated occupation.
- • English language proficiency (competent level).
Common Pathways
- • Skilled workers nominated by Australian employers in designated regional areas often choose this visa for temporary residency and the potential for permanent residency.
Duration and Validity
The Subclass 494 visa is a temporary visa, typically valid for up to five years.
Application Process Overview
- • Secure a job offer and be nominated by an approved Australian employer in a designated regional area.
- • Gather necessary documents, including proof of skills and qualifications.
- • Apply for the visa online, providing all required information.
- • Pay the application fee.
- • Attend a health examination and provide character documents, if required.
- • Wait for your visa to be processed (processing times vary).
- • Once approved, you can live and work in a designated regional area of Australia.
For detailed information on the Skilled Employer-Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 494), including eligibility criteria, application procedures, and more, please visit our nearest office or contact us via mail or phone.
Related Visas
Australian Visa Types
- Studying and training visas
- Partner Visas
- Child Visas
- Parent Visas
- Carer Visas
- Visitor Visas
- Temporary Graduate Visa
- Working and skilled visas
