The Skilled Regional visa is a temporary visa that offers three pathways for skilled workers who want to work and live in regional Australia.

This visa is a suitable option for skilled workers who have the relevant qualifications or skills, but cannot meet the points tests for a skilled independent visa or Nominated visa (Subclass 189 and 190). A 491 visa allows applicants to stay in Australia for up to four years, through a state sponsorship.

Eligibility for a Skilled Work Regional Visa Subclass 491

Applicants for this visa need to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) online and then wait for an invitation by the Department to apply for the visa.

Alongside an invitation, applicants must meet the following additional eligibility criteria:

• Have a nomination from an Australian State or Territory Government agency (if applicable).
• Have a sponsorship from an eligible relative (if applicable – please see below for sponsor eligibility criteria).
• Have an occupation that is on the relevant skilled occupation list.
• Be under 45 years old when you got an invitation to apply for this visa.
• Have at least ‘competent’ English language ability when you were invited to apply.
• Get a suitable skills assessment for your occupation, based on the factors in the points test below:
  • Age
  • English language ability
  • Previous Australian and Overseas skilled work experience
  • International Qualifications
  • Australian study requirements and awards
  • Credentialed community language qualifications
  • Regional Australian Study
  • Spouse skill qualifications
  • Professional year in Australia
• Reach the score stated in your invitation letter.

How should I Apply for a Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa?

At EDT Migration, we simplify the visa application process unlike other migration law firms. Our team of experienced lawyers will guide you through each step, ensuring a swift processing of your application. Here’s our step-by-step procedure:

• Arrange a free consultation with our team of proficient lawyers. During this session, we will evaluate and recommend the Australian visa option that is most suitable for you.
• In this phase, we will collect and organize all necessary documentation, as well as conduct any additional checks required to submit a visa application.
• Following this, we will start to prepare your application and submit it promptly.

Meanwhile, if you are applying from within Australia, you will be granted a bridging visa until your current visa expires. This will allow you to work until a decision is made on your Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa application.

• Lastly, we will inform you of the result. If your application is successful, you will be granted the rights mentioned below.

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