Skilled Work Regional (provisional) Subclass 491 Visa
Do you want to live and work in designated regional areas of Australia? Aspiring to extend your stay for five years?
Apply for Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) – subclass 491 visa that was introduced by Australia recently!
Why Choose Subclass 491 Visa?
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) – subclass 491 is a Provisional Visa. It enables eligible professionals and their family members to live, study and work in the designated regional areas of Australia for 5 years. The validity of the visa is 5 years. However, visa holders may be eligible to apply for a Permanent Residence visa which is Subclass 191 after 3 years, provided they fulfil all the requirements.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the visa, you must be
Nominated by a state/territory government or be sponsored by an eligible relative in a designated regional area
Designated Regional Areas Of Australia
Designated regional areas are Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Gold Coast and Hobart. Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne do not fall in the list.
How To Seek 491 Visa Invitation
For invitation purposes, you are awarded a ranking in case you are a
Visa applicant who has a skilled partner or those who do not have a partner
Those applicants whose partners can show proofs of Competent English
Partners of those applicants who are unable to provide proofs of competent English or skilled partner points
How You Are Entitled To Permanent Residency
Subclass 491 visa is for five years, however, you can apply for PR SC 191 visa provided you meet the criteria.
Subclass 191 can be applied after meeting conditions such as.
Live, study or work in a regional area for 3 years while you are holding a 491 visa
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