Subclass 491 — Skilled Work Regional
A provisional visa for skilled workers who want to live and work in regional Australia.
Overview
The Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) is a five-year provisional visa for skilled workers who are nominated by a state or territory government or sponsored by an eligible family member. This visa is designed to encourage skilled workers to settle in regional Australia and provides a pathway to permanent residency after three years. I can help you explore this exciting new visa option.
The subclass 491 visa offers a number of benefits, including 15 additional points towards your points test, priority processing of your visa application, and access to a wider range of occupations. To be eligible, you must be nominated by a state or territory government or sponsored by an eligible family member residing in a designated regional area.
After holding the subclass 491 visa for at least three years and meeting certain requirements, you will be eligible to apply for the Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (subclass 191). This is a direct pathway to permanent residency for those who are committed to living and working in regional Australia.
Key Facts
How I Work — Step by Step
Eligibility and Pathway Assessment
I will assess your eligibility for the subclass 491 visa and will help you determine the most suitable pathway for you, whether it be state nomination or family sponsorship.
Nomination or Sponsorship Application
I will assist you in preparing and lodging a strong application for nomination or sponsorship.
Visa Application
Once you have been nominated or sponsored, I will prepare and lodge your visa application with the Department of Home Affairs.
Pathway to Permanent Residency
I will provide you with ongoing advice and support as you work towards meeting the requirements for the permanent subclass 191 visa.
What I Do
- Assess your eligibility for the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491).
- Advise on the state nomination and family sponsorship options available to you.
- Assist you in preparing and lodging a strong application for nomination or sponsorship.
- Guide you through the visa application process.
- Prepare and lodge your visa application with all the required documents.
- Manage all communication with the Department of Home Affairs and the nominating or sponsoring body.
- Provide advice on the pathway to permanent residency through the subclass 191 visa.
Who Is This For?
- ›Skilled workers who are willing to live and work in regional Australia.
- ›Applicants who need a significant points boost to be competitive.
- ›Individuals who have an eligible family member residing in a designated regional area.
- ›People who are looking for a clear and structured pathway to permanent residency.
Common questions about
What is considered a regional area?+
What are the requirements for the permanent subclass 191 visa?+
Can I move to a different regional area after my visa is granted?+
Who is an eligible family member for sponsorship?+
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