SUBCLASS 491 – Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
ABOUT AUSTRALIA
Australia, also known as the land Down Under, is renowned for its excellent quality of life, stable political and legal system, years of economic growth, and world-class education system. In 2021, Australia had four cities ranked in the top 10 most livable cities in the world (according to a survey by the Economist Intelligence Unit).
Australia has four seasons in a year, with the north experiencing a tropical climate that goes through a wet and dry season. Summer lasts from December to March (average temperature 29°C), autumn from March to May, winter from June to August (average 13°C), and spring from September to November.
With the goal of maintaining economic growth, the Australian government continuously updates policies aimed at attracting immigrants from around the world to live in Australia through the Australia Immigration Skilled Worker Program.
Acreage
7.692 million km2
Population
25.6 million people
GDP per capita
51,812 USD
Capital
Canberra
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) allows skilled migrants to live, study and work in designated regional areas for a period of 5 years, with a pathway to permanent residency. After 3 years, subclass 491 visa holders may be eligible to apply for the subclass 191 visa which provides permanent residency.
Investor benefits
Residency rights
Allowed to reside and work in the designated area
Study and work in Australia
Allowed to work and study in the designated area
Social benefits
Eligible to enroll in Australia’s community health care program (Medicare).
Sponsor relatives
Can sponsor eligible relatives
Citizenship rights
Applicants can apply for Australian citizenship if eligible.
Eligibility criteria
Immigration points
Achieve at least 65 points
Language
Have IELTS from 6.0 for all skills
Age
Under 45 years old at the time of application.
Invitation to apply
Applicants need to send an Expression of Interest (EOI) to be invited to apply.
Occupation
The applicant’s occupation must be on the Australian skilled occupation list (SOL)
Skills assessment
Applicants need to pass the skills assessment of the relevant Australian authority
Receive nomination or sponsorship
Receive state nomination for visa 491 or be sponsored by an eligible relative
Processing
Prepare personal documents & prove assets, business
Submit EOI expressing desire and application for state sponsorship
Receive Invitation to Apply
Receive HAP health examination code and follow the requirements
Supplement health examination results, criminal record, and English certificate (if any)
Receive Approval Letter and temporary visa within 05 years
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