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subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional Visa

Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa

If you have an occupation on the relevant Australian skilled list and at least 3 years relevant work experience in your nominated occupation, you could possibly work in Australia for 5 years by applying for a Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa.

Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa

What can you do with this visa?

 

With this visa, you can:

  • live, work and study only in designated regional areas of Australia for 5 years

  • travel to and from Australia for 5 years

  • if eligible, apply for permanent residence after 3 years from the time your visa is granted

Key eligibility criteria:

 

You must:

  • be nominated to work in an occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list

  • have at least 3 years relevant work experience in your nominated occupation

  • have a relevant skills assessment, unless an exemption applies

  • work only for your sponsor or associated entity, unless an exemption applies

  • be under 45 years of age, unless an exemption applies

  • meet minimum standards of English language proficiency

Ready to apply for this visa?

Please click the "Apply" button to apply for this visa!

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