Subclass 491 – Skilled Work Regional (Provisional)

☑ SKILLED

☑ ONSHORE OR OFFSHORE

☑ TEMPORARY RESIDENCY

☑ STATE SPONSORED

☑ FAMILY SPONSORED

What is the Subclass 491 – Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa?

The Skilled Work Regional visa is a provisional residency visa for suitably skilled workers to live and work in regional areas for up to five years.
This scheme encourages migrants to work in designated postcodes to addressing labour shortages in these areas.
An Expression of Interest must be lodged in order to potentially be invited by the Government to apply for this visa subclass.
The Pool and Pass Mark for current invitations sits at 65 points.

Eligibility:

Suitably qualified foreign resident with an occupation recognized as a labour shortage under the Subclass 491 scheme.
Meet the Schedule 6D points test for migration.
You must have a Skills Assessment.
Proof that you meet the minimum English standards.
Demonstrate that you meet health and character requirements.
You must be sponsored by an Australian State or Territory agency OR an eligible family member.

Considerations:

You may be onshore or offshore when this application is made.
You may be onshore or offshore at the time of the Department’s decision.
You are restricted to working, studying and living in a designated regional postcode.
You must be invited to apply for this visa, and must lodge an Expression of Interest application in order to be considered for invitation.
As this visa restricts your geographic location to designated postcodes, strict conditions may be attached to this grant, which includes:
- Condition 8579: Live, study and work in a designated regional area;
- Condition 8580: Provide proof of residential, school or work address
- Condition 8581: Attend a Departmental interview where and when requested
This visa enables you to bring your partner and children to Australia on your visa, or as a subsequent entrant.
This visa grants you multiple travel facilities, allowing you to enter and exit Australia.
This visa has a global processing time, which can be found here.

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