Requirements to apply for a Skilled Work Regional Visa (Subclass 491)
The 494 visa has the following application requirements:Â
- Nomination or invitation to apply from a government agency
- Sponsorship by an eligible relative
- Hold an occupation on a relevant skilled occupation list
- Completion of an appropriate skills assessment
- Satisfaction of the points test
- Aged under 45 years
- Meet the minimum standards of English language proficiency
Types of 491 visas
There are two pathways to access the 491 skilled work visa:Â
Apply for a 491 skilled work regional visa
The first step in applying for a 491 Skilled Work Regional Visa is to get in touch with the team at K1 Migration and arrange a discovery call. Understanding your background and your goals will ensure we develop the right visa pathway that suits your circumstances. Â
We take each step with you and provide help and advice throughout your migration journey.   Â
Step 1
Once you reach out to K1 Migration, we set up a discovery call to understand what your needs are and what Visa best suits you.
Step 2
From there, we will send you a Strategy proposal outlining the steps we will take to assist you in getting a Visa for you to sign off on.
Step 3
Now our team leaps into action, following immigration pathways, taking care of the paperwork and helping you through the entire application process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Subclass 491 Visa is designed to attract skilled workers and their families to live, work, and study in designated regional areas of Australia. It offers a 5-year temporary visa and provides a pathway to permanent residency through the Skilled Regional (Permanent) Visa (Subclass 191) after meeting specific requirements.
To be eligible for the 491 Visa, you must:
- Be nominated by a state or territory government or sponsored by an eligible relative living in a designated regional area.
- Have an occupation listed on the relevant Skilled Occupation List.
- Complete a positive skills assessment for the nominated occupation.
- Be under 45 years of age at the time of invitation.
- Meet the minimum points requirement on the SkillSelect system.
- Achieve competent English language proficiency.
- Satisfy health and character requirements.
Yes, the 491 Visa offers a pathway to permanent residency. After holding the visa for at least 3 years, earning the minimum taxable income threshold (currently AUD 53,900 per year), and meeting all visa conditions, you can apply for the Skilled Regional (Permanent) Visa (Subclass 191) to become a permanent resident.
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