Temporary Skill Shortage Visa
Subclass 491
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
The new 491 visa, Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) subclass 491 visa will enable eligible skilled workers and their families to live, work and study in designated regional areas of Australia for 5 years. Visa holders will be eligible to apply for a Permanent Residence visa after three years. Applicants for this visa must be nominated by an Australian state or territory government agency or Sponsored by an eligible family member residing in a designated regional area and be invited to apply for the visa, following submission of an Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect.
Eligibility
be nominated to apply by a state or territory government agency, or an eligible relative must sponsor you
have an occupation on a relevant skilled occupation list
have a suitable skills assessment for the occupation
be invited to apply
satisfy the points test
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa – Main applicant
This is a provisional visa. It is for skilled workers who want to live and work in regional Australia
stay in Australia for 5 years
live, work and study in a designated regional area of Australia
travel to and from Australia as many times as you want, while the visa is valid
apply for permanent residence after 3 years from the time your visa is granted
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa – Subsequent entrant
This visa is for a member of the family unit of someone who holds a Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)
be one of the members of the family unit, of a subclass 491 visa holder.
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